Do you look at your life and see things that should make you happy, yet find yourself feeling sad and discontent? Is your mind always in overdrive? Do you feel out of control and anxious? Are you constantly trying to fix things but getting nowhere? A few years ago, adding a regular journaling ... Read More about What’s the Link Between Journaling and CBT?
Don’t Let Stress Drive You Crackers this Christmas
Tips To Tackle Christmas Stress Love it or loathe it, there’s no denying that the ‘season to be jolly’ is, for many, the ‘season to be super stressed’. Christmas can be a magical time, but it can also be the one time of year that takes the biggest toll on our mental ... Read More about Don’t Let Stress Drive You Crackers this Christmas
How to Build Emotional Resilience
What is Emotional Resilience Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back when something difficult happens in our lives. More resilient people ‘roll with the punches’, adapting to adversity without lasting difficulties, while less resilient people find it harder to cope with stress ... Read More about How to Build Emotional Resilience
What is Compassion Focussed Therapy?
Compassion Focussed Therapy or CFT is a system of psychotherapy developed by Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, an internationally recognised researcher, speaker and trainer. In simple terms, CFT aims to promote mental and emotional healing by encouraging people in treatment to be more compassionate ... Read More about What is Compassion Focussed Therapy?
How to Create a Journaling Habit
Along with the many benefits of journaling, I’ve previously shared my personal experience of using writing and reflecting to change my behaviour while recovering from an under-active thyroid. Although you know this simple self-care practice could make a huge difference to your mental health, you’re ... Read More about How to Create a Journaling Habit