More times than not we think others are more deserving of our love and attention than we are. But that is simply not true. We deserve our love and attention as much as the next person. In fact we probably deserve it more at times but we tend to think we don’t. That inner critic… Read More Why It Is Important To Move Away From Our Inner Critic.
I discussed codependent behaviours last week. Part of these behaviours can involve shoving down and not listening to our feelings, particularly those of fear and guilt. Plus we tend to ignore our own gut instinct and all that means we do enable others and their behaviours. Our Emotions Can Keep Us Stuck Enabling Others. What… Read More Know That It Is Okay To Stop Enabling Others.
A co-dependent has been defined as someone who has let another person’s behaviour affect them, and someone who is obsessed with controlling that person’s behaviour. Why Does Co-dependent Behaviour Arise In The First Place? Co-dependent behaviour is most commonly seen in dysfunctional families. These can include families affected by alcoholism, gambling, drugs, sex addiction or… Read More How To Change Our Codependent Behaviours.
We all need boundaries to help keep us safe. They can be psychological, emotional or physical in nature. A set of healthy boundaries are a crucial component of self-care in all aspects of our lives. The two main types of boundaries are physical and emotional. Your physical boundaries need to be strong in order to… Read More Types of Boundaries You May Need.
Building Up Our Arsenal Of Self-Care Habits. Over the last few weeks I have discuss introducing self-care habits for the body and mind. This week let’s talk about how we can nourish our soul. When we discuss self-care most people think about changing things up to support the body and mind. We don’t think of… Read More Self Care Habits Part 3 – Soul
When we are stressed making changes in our life can be the last thing we want to do. But it is a necessary thing to do. It is better to engage in making small habits changes to our lifestyle during this time instead of bigger ones. Make Sure To Chose Small Habits. Habits, if small… Read More Self Care Habits Part 2 – Body
We are great at showing up for others but we must also show up for ourselves. We can show up by committing to habits, routines and rituals that support our well-being. It’s so important that we learn to listen to our own needs and discover ways of meeting those needs. One way to do that… Read More Self Care Habits Part 1 – Mind
Changing anything in our life can be hard. Ask anyone who started New Year’s resolutions this year and have already dropped them. Most of us would love that quick fix once we become aware that something needs to be changed in our lives. Unfortunately change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, acceptance, patience and a… Read More What Keeps Us From Making Positive Changes In Life?
There is no doubt it has been a stressful time for everyone. Stress can have such a negative impact on our lives, mentally and physically our health suffers. Our thinking and ability to make positive changes can be hampered by it. Our thinking becomes more negative and our ability to focus properly is badly affected.… Read More Start With Reflection Before Making New Year’s Resolutions.
Having your basic self-care is vital all year round. But this becomes more important in the run up to the holidays. Many factors may contribute to your additional stress both externally and internally in December. So please be aware of these triggers for you. First off having a good basic self-care routine is essential for us to set… Read More 12 Self-Care Tips So You Can Deal With The Holidays.
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