Huffpost UK have a great article that covers how traps can lead to poor self-esteem, guilt, anger and more. The article outlines what to look for and, possibly more importantly how to fix them: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/common-habits-that-secretly-make-you-feel-bad-about-yourself_uk_6203dfe8e4b08357089b08d4
Category: self care
Blog: Stop being judgemental!
Hello I hope everyone is well and keeping safe. I’m very much looking forward to the weekend, I’m finally taking my trip to Ashby de la zouch. I delayed this trip from last weekend due to the storms we were encountering and I’m very glad I did. I was originally due to visit Ashby back…
Habits That Secretly Make You Feel Bad About Yourself
These traps can lead to poor self-esteem, guilt, anger and more. Here’s what to look for and how to fix them. Another great article from the team at Huff Post. “This is one of several behaviours that can cause us to be mad at (or even hate) ourselves. Here are some other sneaky actions impeding…
Happiness Calendar: February 2022
The Action for Happiness charity have released their wellbeing calendar for February 2022 The theme for February 2022 is “Friendly February” – which is aimed to give you a focus on reaching out to connect with others and doing our best to be a good friend. One action to try each day of the month…
Blog: Ready for a break
We are once again facing uncertain times, I for one am ready for a break in more ways than one. My mental health isn’t the best at the moment, I find the the run up to Christmas difficult, I lost my dad back in 2014 and I’ve found that I take a “dip” just before…
Blog: Not everyone celebrates Christmas…
Happy Friday – I hope everyone is well. Its almost the weekend 🙂 For some, today will be their final workday before Christmas. For those who are celebrating, I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. For those who are not celebrating Christmas, I hope you enjoy the long bank holiday weekend….
Blog: Rubbish?
Hello All I hope everyone is well. Its been a big and crazy week for me between this being my final week in my current job, a trip to the hospital and also a trip to London for an awards ceremony. I’m certainly ready for the weekend when it gets here! Anyway, I have been…
Blog: Thanksgiving 2
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating. Last year, I wrote a blog on Thanksgiving and the importance of gratitude in general. The message of ‘The act of saying thank you for small –and big –things that we do for each other, is a good way to demonstrate that you still appreciate somebody rather than assuming that…
Winter Is Coming: Simple Self-Care Tips As The Clocks Go Back
As we head in to November and towards winter, it’s vitally important that we look out for ourselves and each other. The following article from HuffPost, provides us with some simple self care tips in order to do just that: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/simple-self-care-tips-for-winter_uk_617bb14be4b0931432171d6d
How to retrain your frazzled brain and find your focus again
Are you finding it harder than ever to concentrate? Don’t panic: these simple exercises will help you get your attention back. A great article from The Guardian. This gives some great tips: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/22/how-to-retrain-your-frazzled-brain-and-find-your-focus-again
Better Days Wellbeing 