In British culture where politeness often reigns supreme, there’s a hidden downside that we don’t always talk about. Sure, being polite is important – it’s what keeps our social interactions smooth and respectful. But sometimes, politeness can veer into dangerous territory, leading to avoidance, isolation, and even depression. Think about it: how many times have …
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What if there is a quicker and more accessible way of helping your mental health that actually sits …in your cupboard? Take a look at what you are wearing today – what were your considerations when you made the choice? The relationship between fashion and mental health is not widely discussed but is something I …
Do you find it difficult to get motivated when undertaking the activities you want? Is lack of motivation preventing you from achieving the dreams you wish to accomplish? Consider what is holding you back and if the first answer is external factors (lack of time, skills), think again. Although these can be present too sometimes, …
Would you like to start therapy but don’t know where to begin? Unsure of how to choose the right therapist for you? Maybe you’ve sought recommendations, done your own research online, and still lack a clear picture of what should happen in therapy? Having worked with numerous therapists of diverse backgrounds and approaches, I aim …
Would you like to make some changes in your life, but you don’t know where to start? Sometimes we can get lost in the chaos and can’t find our way out. In many situations, the desire for clarity and the willingness to actively look for the light at the end of the tunnel will guide …
Do you often catch yourself not keeping your word – making excuses for being late, for not being where you promised to be, or for procrastinating instead of meeting your obligations? Not keeping your word can negatively impact your relationships and possibly even your general success. This behaviour disempowers you and mostly leaves you with …
Are you having trouble trusting your choices? Do you hide feelings, emotions, beliefs, ideas, out of a desire to please or to belong? Are you entering, or are you in, codependent relationships? Are you trying to justify/understand other people’s behaviour at the expense of your feelings? When you neglect your needs, wants, feelings and values, …
In decisive moments, do you find that the braver parts of yourself have given up and run away? Do you feel that where you are no longer brings you joy; that it no longer fulfils you, or aligns with who you are at this moment? All you give yourself are reasons to “not” choose something …
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday life challenges, making you dream for the ‘better times’ that will come? Would you like to take a yoga class or go on a mindfulness retreat somewhere but for various reasons you can’t? Or maybe you are making a lot of effort to attend different meditation classes and mindfulness …
When was the last time you took a moment to observe yourself? To notice where your thoughts lead you, and whether you see the glass as half full or half empty? The quality of your relationships, of your life, is influenced by the lenses through which you view the world – those of the Victim …