Low self- esteem? One simple (But effective) tip to break that Low Self-Esteem cycle. What is Self-esteem? Self-esteem is perhaps the most under-valued part of what makes up our mental health. At worst, it can lead you to do things you’d never normally consider doing – poor relationship choice, drinking heavily and substance abuse are…
My Bridge – How I got to where I am today. My Bridge. Recently I have found people asking about my journey from depression and anxiety to where I am today. I think it’s time I told my story so here it is. ——————-O o O——————– The first 60 years Don’t panic this is the…
Catastrophic Thinking – a disaster? Another in our series of brief articles discussing unhelpful thinking styles. Today we look at catastrophic thinking and ask whether it is such a bad thing. What is Catastrophic Thinking? Do you find that you get very emotional very quickly? Do you immediately think, or expect the worst? Is your…
Are you a paranoid thinker? Another in a series of brief articles looking at the unhelpful thinking styles that can hold us back in our lives. This time, the perils of being a paranoid thinker. ——————–O o O——————– Who is a paranoid thinker? Do you often worry about people leaving you or letting you down?…
Are you an impulsive thinker? No 3 of a series of brief articles looking at unhelpful thinking styles that form part of your mindset. This time the impulsive thinker. ——————–O o O——————– What are you like? Impulsive thinkers want to feel happy/good/safe/loved/satisfied RIGHT NOW. They are not willing, or able(?) to postpone gratification so they…
OBSESSIVE THINKERS – Worry about worrying. Number 2 of a series of brief articles looking at the unhelpful thinking styles that form part of your mindset. ——————–O o O——————– What are you worried about? One thing’s for certain, if you are an obsessive thinker you worry, brood and think about everything that happens (or…
NEGATIVE THINKING STYLE – No. 1 of a series of brief articles looking at the unhelpful thinking styles that form part of our your mindset. ——————–O o O——————– What is a negative thinking style? Anybody who always focuses on the ‘bad things’, always assumes things will go wrong and assumes they will fail, is a…
The 12 Thrive Days of Christmas – Day 12 – Thriving A series of 12 brief articles, published daily from 25th December to 5th January (The traditional 12 days of Christmas. Today – Thriving. PACE and Thriving Over the past 11 days we have looked at outlines of many aspects of The Thrive Programme.…
The 12 Thrive Days of Christmas -11- Habits and Addictions A series of 12 brief articles, published daily from 25th December to 5th January (The traditional 12 days of Christmas. Today – Habits and Addictions. ——————-O o O——————– What’s the difference? Many of us are in the habit of behaving in a certain way. “I…
The 12 Thrive Days of Christmas -10- Fears and Phobias A series of 12 brief articles, published daily from 25th December to 5th January (The traditional 12 days of Christmas). Today, Fears and Phobias ——————–O o O——————– What’s the difference? The essential difference between fears and phobias is usually one of severity and the impact…