Optimism Crushes Fear
Optimism Crushes Fear. Fear can leave us in doubt about our own abilities to succeed but when we take baby steps forwards fear diminishes and optimism returns.
Tag: Self care
— Mental Health —
Dissociative Identity Disorder
What is dissociative identity disorder? Most people won’t recognise the name but some of you will know it by other names such as split personality or multiple personality disorder. Some of you may only know this disorder from films or TV, but others may have lived with someone affected by the disorder. Whatever your experience,… Read More Dissociative Identity Disorder
Life Will Give You Back What You Put Out. Share The Love.
Life Will Give You Back What You Put Out. Share The Love.I can hear so many people groaning at this message. But it’s true. Try it for a short while and see what happens. Send people light and love. It doesn’t mean you have to be a doormat for people, quite the opposite. Never put… Read More Life Will Give You Back What You Put Out. Share The Love.
— Parenting —
Empty Nest Syndrome. Why preparation is key?
I remember each and every time one of 4 of my 5 children left home. I cried non stop. Even though I knew that they weren’t very far away, in fact, one only moved a few miles down the road. But I had spent so long as a mother first and foremost that they’re moving… Read More Empty Nest Syndrome. Why preparation is key?
— self-care —
What Is Forgiveness?
Forgiveness Of Yourself Is At The Heart Of Serenity And Moving On With Our Lives. Forgiveness is often confused with reconciliation. Firstly it is not reconciliation, as this would require at least two people to be involved, and it would require a sincere apology from the other person. Secondly, forgiveness only requires you and you… Read More What Is Forgiveness?
— Disabilities —
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) – Asperger’s Syndrome
In 2013 the DSM V (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5) withdrew the diagnoses of Asperger’s and incorporated it under the much broader term of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). This has been met with mixed reactions within the ASD community and people still use the term. This blog simply outlines this form… Read More ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) – Asperger’s Syndrome
— Mental Health —
Dealing With Anger As A Positive Emotion.
Anger can be seen as a negative emotion, but there are no negative emotions. All emotions serve a function for us, none are negative. It’s how we express those emotions can make how they feel negative or positive. Knowing how you react in situations and the type of anger you use can be the first… Read More Dealing With Anger As A Positive Emotion.
— Mental Health —
Alcoholism: The Dry Drunk
When a loved one gets sober we can think great that’s it our lives will be great now. We have prayed, begged, cajoled, nagged, let’s face it we have done anything and everything to make this day happen. We are co-dependents after all. Only now we find nothing has changed except that the alcoholic doesn’t… Read More Alcoholism: The Dry Drunk
— self-care —
Forgiveness Only Involves You. Reconciliation Involves The Other Person Too.
Forgiveness Only Involves You. Reconciliation Involves The Other Person Too. Forgive versus Reconciliation. I got so hung up on having to forgive people in my life. I knew it was the best road to take for me, it would lead me to find serenity and peace in my life. But the thought of forgiving someone… Read More Forgiveness Only Involves You. Reconciliation Involves The Other Person Too.
— self-care —
Living Alone: What can I do to stave off loneliness?
Living alone for many can mean a time of loneliness. For others, we find ourselves in a relationship or living with others and still feel lonely. Some of us find ourselves living alone for the first time after many years of marriage and children filling up our lives. For others, this may be your first… Read More Living Alone: What can I do to stave off loneliness?
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