How helpful is a having a positive mental attitude. In this post I discuss the reasons why I think it sucks.
Category: Emotional wellbeing
Putting on your oxygen mask: a guide to self-care
The guiding principles of self care.
In this post, I discuss the importance of self care for our general wellbeing. I offer some ideas on how to find the time to self-care.
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An essential part of sobriety is learning to be present and how to self-soothe. This article outlines a simple and effective way to help you stay present whilst experimenting with your creativity and bringing you joy.
Eight reasons to try therapy: a counsellor’s view
We usually seek the help of a counsellor when we are in crisis. This article gives 8 reasons to try therapy when life is going well.
Are you thinking about giving up drinking? Part 3
This article reflects on the challenges and the joys of becoming sober after many years of alcohol abuse. A personal view of the journey from addiction to happy sobriety.
Self-care is the best care
In this busy world, we often find it difficult to find time for ourselves. This post suggests a couple of ways that might help you start thinking about how you might introduce self-care into your daily routine.