What is Mindfulness? The first thing that a lot of people think of is someone doing a Yoga position making that cliche “hmmmm” noise…it’s doesn’t have to be anything like that. Mindfulness is about being aware (or as aware as you can be) of the feelings and sensations going on within and around you in…
If you fancy listening to examples of meditations, check out these great videos. Anxiety – 10 minutes Depression – 10 minutes Sleep – 1 hour Learn to let go – 35 minutes Confidence – 27 minutes Self Image and Self Esteem – 11 minutes Detach from Overthinking – 42 minutes
Learn to be assertive Practice saying no. As much as you may think you owe people a “yes” or an explanation for not wanting to do something – you don’t. At the end of the day, your self esteem and peace of mind are worth protection. And instead of “fear of missing out” try the…
Be kind to yourself Get to know yourself, what makes you happy and what you value in life. Feel your feelings, don’t repress them. You are only human and it’s natural to feel low esteem at times. Consider what self-esteem means to you and if you are basing your sense of self-worth on things that…
Managing Bereavement It’s completely natural to feel strong emotions when suffering a loss, and if you are finding this challenging to manage on your own, you do have options. Talk to people you can trust Sharing how you feel with someone you trust can really help to manage your feelings of grief – even if…
Self Help Sometimes you might feel its better to try to understand your current emotions and challenges on your own. There is no right or wrong way to deal with anxiety. Self help workbooks are a great resource if you want to try some self help. You GP for example might recommend particular books from…
Feeling anxious is completely normal, the challenge is when you feel the emotion is taking over your life. There are a number of treatments available to help you better manage your anxiety. Counselling and psychotherapy (also known as “Talking therapy”) Sometimes it’s easier to talk to a stranger than to relatives or friends. Someone who…
Watchful waiting It may be that the first thing to do is simply wait and see if the feelings persist for more than two weeks. This may be the course of action chosen by your GP. Exercise Exercising regularly can boost your mood but can be hard to stay motivated when you are experience the…
If you know someone close to you is struggling it can be difficult to help them effectively. It’s a hard skill to get good at but here are some ways to try and be supportive. Listen and help spot symptoms Sometimes people are not aware that the problems they have are actually symptoms of stress….
What treatment options are there for stress? Stress isn’t something that can be given a normal medical diagnosis and there is no specific treatment but there are plenty of techniques you can use to try and feel better. Talking Therapy Trained talking therapy professionals can help. Stress is a common issue and most counsellors have…
