The Courage to Not Know
The following are the words of Brene Brown …… It’s not fear that gets in the way of daring leadership; it’s armor. When things get tough, do we lean in to vulnerability and get curious, or do we self-protect in … Continued
Ten Common Thinking Patterns that Feed Depression, Anxiety, Worry and Stress
Learn to recognise and challenge these 10 thinking patterns before they send you spiraling into depression, anxiety, worry and stress. 1. All-or-nothing. At the core of perfectionism is the tendency to evaluate ourselves in terms of absolutes and nothing in … Continued
Thinking Styles that add to Worry, Anxiety, Stress and Depression
The following styles in thinking can be subtle yet very powerful in causing us to experience needless emotional distress. Interestingly, the more distressed we become, the more our thinking can become narrowed and focused, making it difficult to think in … Continued
Acceptance
“What would it be like if I could accept life – accept this moment – exactly as it is?” – Tara Brach
Heartfelt Advice for Hard Times
“We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. … Continued
Developing Healthy Tolerance
A healthy relationship requires the space to be yourself, to maintain your personal integrity. Most people will respect your boundaries when you explain what they are and will expect that you will do the same for them; it’s a two-way … Continued
The 3 Most Common Causes of Insecurity and How to Beat Them
15 tools to help you bounce back when you’re feeling down about yourself. Post published by Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. on 6/12/2015 in The Mindful Self-Express Taken from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201512/the-3-most-common-causes-insecurity-and-how-beat-them Do you find yourself feeling filled with self-doubt and short on confidence? Despite your accomplishments, … Continued
Anger Management – Tips and Techniques for Getting Anger Under Control
Below are some tips that may help you manage your anger: Be Anger Aware. It is important that you learn to identify where and when you feel angry. Write it down. Is there a pattern? Do you have consistent “triggers.” Can … Continued
Reduce Anxiety by Grounding Yourself
Do you feel often like life is passing you by? Is it hard to find a minute to calm down and really take things in around you? Grounding is a technique that helps bring me back into the present, into … Continued
5 Steps to Mindfulness
The practice of Mindfulness and meditation has been around for thousands of years. Mindfulness is an incredible tool to help people understand, tolerate, and deal with their emotions in healthy ways. It’s important to note that as you begin your practice of Mindfulness, … Continued