Last month, I spent an hour each day studying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and putting it into practice in my life. In this post, I want to share with you 7 key lessons I have learned since I began studying CBT. These are ideas, mindsets and techniques that I have found especially helpful to apply …
Sometimes, I find myself in a position of being asked to do something that I don’t really want to do, and having to decide whether to say yes or no to it. Surely it’s obvious – just say no! It should indeed be a simple matter of just saying no because I know that I …
This post contains a collaborative portion. You might find that you get anxious in certain situations. I thought of a way that could help to undo or soften that trigger and gradually neutralise it, at least to an extent: Do something that is similar to the activity where you feel anxious, but without the particular …
I keep a special journal, which I call my gratitude journal, but it has three purposes. At the end of each day (or whenever I think of something), I write down things that I am grateful for, things that I am proud of, and things that I learn. Things I am grateful for Writing down …
Do you sometimes feel unmotivated, and struggle to get yourself moving to get on with tasks? Do you get drawn in by the temptation to procrastinate? Sometimes in these situations, it’s wise not to keep pushing yourself to get on with the tasks that you ‘should’ be doing. If your energy and motivation are low …
Here are some notes I wrote in 2014 about blame and responsibility. Never blame anyone or anything, not even yourself. There’s a difference between blaming and taking responsibility. For example, say you felt as though someone didn’t really like you or was ignoring you because you had been quiet and struggled to talk to them. …
Do you have far too much stuff cluttering your surroundings? Do you sometimes have a clear out but find it hard to part with certain items? Here are some questions you can ask yourself, to help clarify in your mind whether you should hold on to the item, or give it away (to somebody else, …
If you are going through a difficult stage in your life, here are some guiding principles to keep in mind, to give you strength and keep you moving through your challenges. 8 Things To Remember When You Are Going Through a Challenging Time Sometimes you have to break things down so that you can build …
