Dear past self: I forgive you. I acknowledge you were doing the best you could with the tools, knowledge and experience you had at the time. I recognise you hold value and have since become integral to my growth. I’m sorry it has taken me so long. I now...
TIP EIGHTEEN - A QUICK SOLUTION-FOCUSED SELF CHECK-IN ☀️ On a scale between 1 and 10, (where 1-2 = help...I need some support and 9-10 = I'm doing amazing), how are you doing? If you are between 1 and 5: What would move you up a number or...
TIP SEVENTEEN - SCHEDULING IN THINGS WE ENJOY ☀️ Did you know that looking forward to something we enjoy can boost our mood? Sometimes we get so focused on just making it through the day and getting through all the things we need to do,...
TIP SIXTEEN - CHALLENGING UNHELPFUL THOUGHTS ☀️ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) says that what we think and do affects the way we feel. It follows that if we can change the way we think then we can start to feel better about ourselves and our...
TIP FIFTEEN - BRAZIL NUTS ☀️ Did you know that Brazil Nuts are a superfood? Just one a day can lead to numerous health benefits over time! Here’s the lowdown: 1. Brazil nuts are among the richest dietary sources of selenium, which plays an...
TIP FOURTEEN - INDOOR PLANTS ☀️ Do you have an indoor plant? Studies have shown that spending time with plants can improve our mood, reduce stress and encourage physical activity and other positive behaviours. Much like every other being,...
TIP THIRTEEN - PLAYFULNESS ☀️ When was the last time you did something just because it was fun? Sometimes healing can look like tapping back into our child-like playfulness and curiosity. In fact, research suggests that rest and play are as vital...
TIP TWELVE - PROCESSING HARD EMOTIONS ☀️ Sometimes our harder feelings such as sadness, overwhelm, anger, grief will disappear quickly and easily but other times they will stick to us, waiting to be seen. If you find these emotions coming back...
Take what you need: 1. I'm proud of you for still being here. I know fighting the symptoms of depression is not easy, but you're doing an amazing job and it's worth celebrating. 2. You are so much more than the things your mind is telling you. I see you for...
TIP ELEVEN - OVERCOMING PERFECTIONISM ☀️ Who else is under perfectionism's grip? The issue with striving for perfection is that it can keep us stuck. It can keep us afraid. It can make us hide. We seem to forget that perfect isn’t even real. And...