The STOPP technique, described as CBT in a nut shell, is an excellent tool for when things become difficult, to take back control of your emotions within stressful situations. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety or distressing emotions, … Continued
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
You have mixed feelings about your worries. On the one hand, your worries are bothering you and you can’t sleep, and you can’t get these negative thoughts out of your head. But there is a way that these worries make … Continued
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
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
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
It’s the middle of the summer holiday season and often talked about as the most wonderful time of the year – countless songs and films that remind you of the fun you should be feeling. But, it can also be … Continued
Is stress a problem for you? If you feel that life is becoming increasingly stressful, then you are not alone! Daily living seems to involve more and more stress. Maybe now is a good time to take a look at … Continued
Stress can affect our lives negatively in many ways. If you have a lot of stress in your life, it can affect your relationships, your ability to focus and be productive, and even your health! That’s why it’s so important … Continued
The following story is adapted from Pema Chödrön, “The Wisdom of No Escape”. Once upon a time there was a woman who was arrogant and proud. She decided she wanted to attain enlightenment, so she asked all the experts how … Continued