Tag: tools and techniques
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Take back the power. Why you might not want to name your depression.
This is a concept I first came across many years ago. The idea is that you name your anxiety or depression and then you can refer to this “other” when you think about or struggle with it. People will says things like “It’s just Bob winding me up again.” I have seen this work to…
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Three ways to help yourself on the journey from beginner to expert.
Accept you will get it wrong and give yourself room to learn… Often when we set ourselves goals in life we decide we just want to be there. Jump straight to the conclusion. If we do accept that there will be some work to do, to get from A to B then we often look…
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Trauma Therapy Session 19: The Magic pill EMDR at least for some
Continuing to share a journey through therapy in the hopes it helps someone else find their path. I was so hesitant about today. I must admit I think part of me was a bit of a skeptic. I didn’t see how waving my eyes back and forth or tapping my legs would make any difference.…
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Six reasons you don’t want help. Challenge yourself to do something different today.
I could list so many people I know right now who are unhappy. For some of them it’s a subtle feeling…I don’t remember the last time I felt truly happy. For others they have confided in me they have struggled so much they have considered taking their own lives. What do many of these people…
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Life has to change or it would never be surprising. Five ways you can change to be happy.
Because life is short, follow the Happy Path for more tips and inspiration to live your happiest live. Change is a really difficult thing sometimes. When change is forced upon us we can find ourselves stuck in denial, feeling angry or depressed. There is a well documented change curve which tracks the journey to acceptance.…
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Three ways to manage that feeling you are never enough.
Three ways to manage that feeling you are never enough. I hate this feeling most of all and it amazes me some people never experience it, i will continue trying to take the beast. By stepping back a little from my feelings, building positive self speak and managing my expectations gradually I finding more happiness.
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Three types of essential breaks to avoid burn out and be happy.
Breaks to avoid burnout and tips to make sure you take them.
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Destructive cycles and how to break free.
Because life is short, follow the Happy Path for more tips and inspiration to live your happiest live. 1. Recognise you are in a destructive cycle. Sometimes this is the hardest step. At times we don’t even notice what we are doing is hurting ourselves. We might convince ourselves our vices are helping, that they…
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Why parents should protect their dreams and invest time and energy in themselves.
Because life is short, follow the Happy Path for more tips and inspiration to live your happiest live. I believe parenting in the modern world is a hard task. It is an almost constant point of worry or stress. Here are just a few reason why… We don’t have the village to help. Less and…
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Five ways to help with transition or change anxiety…
This week my eldest finishes primary school and will start high school in the autumn. There have been lots of tears, and a mix of excitement and sadness. We are both excited and looking forward to high school, but sad to be closing a chapter in her life. She is very upset about leaving her…
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