No one will ever fully be able to understand the internal battles you had to endure just to heal, just to grow, just to make it here today. You should be proud of the way you fought to save yourself. You should be proud of the way you survived. In this generation there is so…
Category: Mental Health
It’s Okay
Maybe you will never get back to the person you used to be. But maybe that is okay. Maybe that is something to celebrate, something to embrace, because who you were is a version of yourself that exists in the past. A version of yourself that didn’t go through the heartbreak or the hardship; a…
Window of Tolerance
Every individual has what is known as a ‘window of tolerance’. This means that there is a state of physical and emotional arousal that is tolerable and bearable, and when a person is within his or her window of tolerance, she or he can think, learn, love and relax. Most people can identify times when…
Things Mentally Strong People Do
Turbulent times surround us. There are no guarantees and more uncertainty than ever before. Learning to tolerate uncertainty and regulate our emotions is key to facing this troubled world. Mentally strong people have learned how to cultivate these things : They move on. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves. They embrace change. They…
Mental Health Commandments Part 1
Let’s get straight to it…This post does not need a preamble Prioritise growth, learn, ask questions, go to museums, visit libraries, watch old films, listen to good music, take your vitamins, sing in the shower, try journalling, talk to yourself, learn to soothe yourself, talk to people, discuss intelligently, reassess yourself, reexamine your life and…
The Anatomy of First Episode Psychosis
Most people think of psychosis as a break with reality. In a way it is. Psychosis is characterized as disruptions to a person’s thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult for them to recognize what is real and what isn’t. These disruptions are often experienced as seeing, hearing and believing things that aren’t real or…
Want To Raise a Kid With Grit?
Kids are more likely to persist at hard tasks if they have a growth mindset. Grit is all about diligence, self control, perseverance, purpose, passion, tenacity, optimism and stick-to-itiveness. If you want to raise a kid with grit? Make sure they: Play – Exploring lets kinds discover what they’re passionate about; they’re more likely to…
To Teens Worldwide
Here’s what I wish I could go back and tell my younger self : Take care of your face. Don’t be lazy shit that falls asleep with your makeup on or skips the spa and moisturiser. Your mama was right getting on to you, cause in your later 20’s not it starts to show. So…
Working from Home Vs Office
I thought I would share some things I really enjoy about working in an office and things I really enjoy about working from home. Office Seeing the awesome people I work with Certain meetings work better in person Office gossip and casual chats Dressing up and feeling cute Potlucks People watching Getting my steps in…
Boundary Building Checklist
Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself that define what you’re willing to do, accept or tolerate. Establishing what your boundaries are can help you decide what to do next. For instance, if someone treats you badly, how are you going to take care of yourself? If a situation starts to feel unsafe, how…
You Can and Will Make It Through
You overcame so much that no one will ever fully understand. You never gave up! You survived and you continue to push forward. Stop being so hard on yourself. Stop being disappointed in yourself. Stop judging yourself.You’ve come way too far to start doubting yourself right now.Just believe in yourself even when it seems hard…
Boundary Building Checklist
Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself that define what you’re willing to do, accept or tolerate. Establishing what your boundaries are can help you decide what to do next. For instance, if someone treats you badly, how are you going to take care of yourself? If a situation starts to feel unsafe, how…
Changing Your Body Chemistry
To Reduce Extreme Emotion Mind Fast – Remember these as TIP skills T – Tip the temperature of your face with cold water (to calm down fast) Holding your breath, put your face in a bowl of cold water or hold a cold pack (or zip-lock bag of cold water) on your eyes and cheeks….
Techniques to Overcome Negative Thought Patterns
Negative thoughts drain you of energy and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to your negative thoughts, the stronger they become. I like the imagery of a small ball rolling along the ground, and as it rolls, it becomes bigger and faster. That’s what one small negative thought…
You Can and Will Make It Through
You overcame so much that no one will ever fully understand. You never gave up! You survived and you continue to push forward. Stop being so hard on yourself. Stop being disappointed in yourself. Stop judging yourself.You’ve come way too far to start doubting yourself right now.Just believe in yourself even when it seems hard…
You Can and Will Make It Through
You overcame so much that no one will ever fully understand. You never gave up! You survived and you continue to push forward. Stop being so hard on yourself. Stop being disappointed in yourself. Stop judging yourself.You’ve come way too far to start doubting yourself right now.Just believe in yourself even when it seems hard…
Rhetological Fallacies Part 2
Errors and manipulations of rhetoric and logical thinking Appeal to Emotions Appeal to Consequences of a Belief – Arguing a belief is false because it implies something you’d rather not believe. Appeal to Fear – An argument is made by increasing fear and prejudice towards the positing side. Appeal to Flattery – Using an irrelevant…
You Can and Will Make It Through
You overcame so much that no one will ever fully understand. You never gave up! You survived and you continue to push forward. Stop being so hard on yourself. Stop being disappointed in yourself. Stop judging yourself.You’ve come way too far to start doubting yourself right now.Just believe in yourself even when it seems hard…
Boundary Building Checklist
Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself that define what you’re willing to do, accept or tolerate. Establishing what your boundaries are can help you decide what to do next. For instance, if someone treats you badly, how are you going to take care of yourself? If a situation starts to feel unsafe, how…
Boundary Building Checklist
Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself that define what you’re willing to do, accept or tolerate. Establishing what your boundaries are can help you decide what to do next. For instance, if someone treats you badly, how are you going to take care of yourself? If a situation starts to feel unsafe, how…
Essential Law of Attraction Tips
The universe has been always working with the Law of Attraction. Whether it is good health, lasting relationship, or wealth that you desire can work through the Law of Attraction. Many Law of Attraction tips can help you apply this law and turn your desires into reality. There is nothing impossible with the Law of…
Techniques to Overcome Negative Thought Patterns
Negative thoughts drain you of energy and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to your negative thoughts, the stronger they become. I like the imagery of a small ball rolling along the ground, and as it rolls, it becomes bigger and faster. That’s what one small negative thought…
Techniques to Overcome Negative Thought Patterns
Negative thoughts drain you of energy and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to your negative thoughts, the stronger they become. I like the imagery of a small ball rolling along the ground, and as it rolls, it becomes bigger and faster. That’s what one small negative thought…
Essential Law of Attraction Tips
The universe has been always working with the Law of Attraction. Whether it is good health, lasting relationship, or wealth that you desire can work through the Law of Attraction. Many Law of Attraction tips can help you apply this law and turn your desires into reality. There is nothing impossible with the Law of…
Techniques to Overcome Negative Thought Patterns
Negative thoughts drain you of energy and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to your negative thoughts, the stronger they become. I like the imagery of a small ball rolling along the ground, and as it rolls, it becomes bigger and faster. That’s what one small negative thought…
Boundary Building Checklist
Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself that define what you’re willing to do, accept or tolerate. Establishing what your boundaries are can help you decide what to do next. For instance, if someone treats you badly, how are you going to take care of yourself? If a situation starts to feel unsafe, how…
Essential Law of Attraction Tips
The universe has been always working with the Law of Attraction. Whether it is good health, lasting relationship, or wealth that you desire can work through the Law of Attraction. Many Law of Attraction tips can help you apply this law and turn your desires into reality. There is nothing impossible with the Law of…
Essential Law of Attraction Tips
The universe has been always working with the Law of Attraction. Whether it is good health, lasting relationship, or wealth that you desire can work through the Law of Attraction. Many Law of Attraction tips can help you apply this law and turn your desires into reality. There is nothing impossible with the Law of…
Boundary Building Checklist
Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself that define what you’re willing to do, accept or tolerate. Establishing what your boundaries are can help you decide what to do next. For instance, if someone treats you badly, how are you going to take care of yourself? If a situation starts to feel unsafe, how…
Tips for Avoiding Relapse – Part 2
Achieving sobriety is tough, and so is maintaining it. Here are tips to help you stay on track after you’ve decided to kick your addiction. That being said, these tips aren’t a panacea, and one size doesn’t fit all. Everyone should take the time to adapt these relapse prevention tips to their own situation. You’ll…
Boundary Building Checklist
Boundaries are the limits you set for yourself that define what you’re willing to do, accept or tolerate. Establishing what your boundaries are can help you decide what to do next. For instance, if someone treats you badly, how are you going to take care of yourself? If a situation starts to feel unsafe, how…
Tips for Avoiding Relapse – Part 1
Achieving sobriety is tough, and so is maintaining it. Here are tips to help you stay on track after you’ve decided to kick your addiction. That being said, these tips aren’t a panacea, and one size doesn’t fit all. Everyone should take the time to adapt these relapse prevention tips to their own situation. The…
Gratitude Journal
Keeping a journal of the things you’re grateful for has been shown to have a powerful effect on mental wellbeing. Among other benefits, journaling about gratitude reduces stress, increases happiness, and improves self-esteem. Instructions: Two times a week, write a detailed entry about one thing you are grateful for. This could be a person, a…
Changing Your Body Chemistry
To Reduce Extreme Emotion Mind Fast – Remember these as TIP skills T – Tip the temperature of your face with cold water (to calm down fast) Holding your breath, put your face in a bowl of cold water or hold a cold pack (or zip-lock bag of cold water) on your eyes and cheeks….
Fair Fighting Rules
Every relationship has disagreements. It’s how we handle those disagreements that counts. A bad argument can turn even a little problem into a big one, making it emotionally charged and painful. This is where fair fighting rules come in. Fair fighting rules don’t tell us we can’t argue. Instead, they tell us how to do it safely….
Fair Fighting Rules
Every relationship has disagreements. It’s how we handle those disagreements that counts. A bad argument can turn even a little problem into a big one, making it emotionally charged and painful. This is where fair fighting rules come in. Fair fighting rules don’t tell us we can’t argue. Instead, they tell us how to do it safely….
Gratitude Journal
Keeping a journal of the things you’re grateful for has been shown to have a powerful effect on mental wellbeing. Among other benefits, journaling about gratitude reduces stress, increases happiness, and improves self-esteem. Instructions: Two times a week, write a detailed entry about one thing you are grateful for. This could be a person, a…
How to Apologize
Apologizing means expressing regret for something you did. A sincere apology involves reflecting on your actions, taking responsibility, and making changes to improve in the future. Giving an apology can help repair a damaged relationship while showing care and respect for the other person. Here are the steps of apologising in the most effective way…
Tips for Avoiding Relapse – Part 2
Achieving sobriety is tough, and so is maintaining it. Here are tips to help you stay on track after you’ve decided to kick your addiction. That being said, these tips aren’t a panacea, and one size doesn’t fit all. Everyone should take the time to adapt these relapse prevention tips to their own situation. You’ll…
Tips for Avoiding Relapse – Part 1
Achieving sobriety is tough, and so is maintaining it. Here are tips to help you stay on track after you’ve decided to kick your addiction. That being said, these tips aren’t a panacea, and one size doesn’t fit all. Everyone should take the time to adapt these relapse prevention tips to their own situation. The…
Daily Dose for the Mind
Even the most beautiful music gets tiresome if I listen to it constantly.But if I listen to it after some time away, it becomes wonderful again.The problem is not the music itself. It is my relationship with it.” Even my best friend gets annoying if I am with her for too long.But if I see…
How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation
Jon Kabat-Zinn–a leader in the field of mindfulness and health–has defined mindfulness as “paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.” This means consciously paying attention to our senses, and to our feelings, without further judgement. For example, mindfulness could be practised by focusing on the sensation of water…
Cultivating Self Awareness Part 5
Self-love is one of my favorite topics to write about, but it’s occurred to me lately that I haven’t spent a great deal of time writing about one of the foundations of this important topic — self-awareness. Self-awareness is conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires, and it’s presence is essential for loving who…
What Are Your Boundaries Part 2
Boundaries are limits we set for ourselves. Everyone’s boundaries are different, and they are based on what is personally important to us. Boundaries can be set in several aspects of life, such as work, relationships, family, and in conflict. Boundaries can be set in several aspects of life, such as work, relationships, family, and in…
Emotional Abuse Part 1
Emotional abuse does not always lead to physical violence, however almost all physical or social violence does include emotional abuse. It is powerful tool used by one person to maintain a feeling of power and control over another person. This type of abuse is intended to install negative feelings such as shame, embarrassment, guilt and…
Practising Non Judgementalness
Leaving out comparison, judgements, and assumptions : Practice observing judgemental thoughts and statements, saying in your mind, “A judgmental thought arose in my mind.” Count judgemental thoughts and statements (by moving objects or pieces of paper from one pocket to another, by clicking a sports counter, or by marking a piece of paper). Replace judgemental…
Practising Describing Part 1
Description creates a vivid picture for the reader, it allows them to open a gateway to your story and imagine themselves within your fictional world. Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to go into detail about everything for every scene. It’s about conveying important information to the reader in strategic places. Here are some ideas of…
Reactions to Trauma Part 3
Ways in which trauma affects people Some of the most common reactions to trauma are listed here and few we will discuss in tomorrow’s post. These reactions are often linked to one another, one may lead to another. It is not your fault if you are experiencing (or not experiencing) any of these. Strong feelings…
The Cognitive Model
Thoughts > Emotions > Behaviours Cognitive behavioural therapy (usually referred to as “CBT”) is based upon the idea that how you think determines how you feel and how you behave. The steps and example below show us this process: Step 1 : Something happens. It could be anything Step 2 : You have thoughts about…
Reactions to Trauma Part 1
What is Trauma? A trauma can be any distressing or upsetting event. Common traumas include accidents, disasters, or being hurt deliberately by other people. You might have experienced a trauma first hand or may have witnessed or heard about it. Trauma can happen to adults or to children, and it may have been one off…
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