Mental health, emotional wellbeing & personal development
The Downside of positive thinking The downside of positive thinking rarely gets mentioned nowadays. A lot has been said about positive thinking, not only on this blog but elsewhere on the web. It’s a mantra that is rife and ubiquitous. The cult of positive …
Feelings follow behaviour When we act in a certain way, our bodies send messages to our brains about how we are feeling. Research has shown that putting a pencil between your teeth tricks the brain into thinking you are happier as you are smiling! If …
8 Tips to increase happiness and optimism “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”-Eleanor Roosevelt I love the above quote as it suggests that no matter what negativity is aimed your way, you still get to choose whether to acknowledge the …
We all have to face uncertainty in life. In fact, it is one of the top contributors for anxiety, depression and stress these days. There are ways to love and embrace uncertainty and it makes sense to see uncertainty as your friend rather than your …
Self belief can come and go. It’s hard to stay on top of things mentally at times. Life can be hard and we have an onsluaght of challenges daily. We compare ourselves to others, we see phot-shopped images daily of beautiful, impossibly perfect women. We …
No matter how different we all are as human beings, happiness is our common goal. Not one person doesn’t want to be happy, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy process. Living a positive lifestyle is something that has to be worked at, and it’s …
Photo by Mac Vincente | ® © It’s okay to re-assess or change direction but never give up on what makes you feel alive. Mandy X
There are astute ways to be more resilient in the face of life’s challenges. Whilst theory is always easier than application, knowing what is needed to withstand the stress and strain of modern day life can help you to call on these abilities/skills when they …
You probably don’t even realise that you are doing it but most people tend to think in one style or the other. Abundant thinking in preference of limited thinking is essential if you want to make the most out of your life. Do you …
Positivity and Happiness “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”-Eleanor Roosevelt I love the above quote as it suggests that no matter what negativity is aimed your way, you still get to choose whether to acknowledge the negativity and believe it, take it …