Coping Mechanisms
Writing about resilience yesterday really got me thinking about my coping mechanisms, the good the bad and everything in between.
Resilience
It seems to me that resilience has a lot to do with how healthy you keep your mind and body and how willing you are to protect yourself from the negative effects of experiences and challenges.
What do you think you should be doing right now?
There are so many things out there we should be doing that are good for us these days..
It's ok, we're ok and this is ok.
Are your children back to school this week after Easter Holidays?
7 Ways To Journal
There are so many different ways to journal so I wanted to share some of my favourites.
The emotion helps you understand the thought
Have you been feeling a bit rubbish lately but you're not sure why?
Find the fear
How hard does life have to be before you decide to change it for the better?
Exploring Science
I've been exploring brain science... I've gone down a rabbit hole and goodness knows how far it will take me...
The value of disclosure
There is value in disclosure. In other words you stand to benefit in some way as a result of talking to someone about your deepest thoughts and emotions. According to the book 'Opening up by Writing it Down' here are some scientifically proven reasons why.....
The Art of Disclosure
In order to gain the most amount of value for your mental health from your journaling sessions there is a scientifically proven way of doing it. Here are some answers to some common questions according to the writers of “Opening up by Writing it Down”.
The Science behind Journaling
I'm gonna tell you right off the bat, I don’t have a 'sciency' mind but I do have an interest in why we do the things that we do in a 'how-do-we-fix-this kind' of a way. I had read a lot in the past about related subjects but, this time, I was on a mission to prove my theory that writing and journaling can, and does, have a positive effect on our health. I went full on research mode and this blog post is a summary of what I found.
What to do when you're feeling restless
A story about a change and how you can change the world around you to suit yourself.
Give yourself a spring clean
Spring is the time of new beginnings, clearing out the old, starting something new or even starting something again, taking a deep breath and going for it. It's also the perfect time to re-evaluate certain areas of our lives, think about where we need to have a clear out and bring in the new (but we can 'spring' clean the areas of our lives that need it, whenever it feels necessary)
Core Values
They are the things that make you, you, the things that drive you forward and create the foundations for your beliefs system, all your decisions and behaviours.
How to recognise your emotions
Were you unintentionally rude to the guy at the coffee shop this morning for spelling your name wrong, because you're still feeling anger or anxiety for something going on in your life? Can you figure out a way to channel the negative energy away before you bring down another person's vibe?
The Art of Forgiveness
What it's taken me years to learn is that holding onto these grudges and resentment can cause more harm than good. They hold us back from moving on with our lives, keep us stuck in the past, they can even manifest Illness and negative thoughts and events occurring.