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Thoughts, views, opinions and everything in between!
Short blogs, long blogs who knows but I do hope you enjoy them.
Understanding the Difference Between Shame and Guilt
In the realm of emotions, shame and guilt are often used interchangeably, but they are fundamentally different experiences that impact our well-being in distinct ways. Understanding these differences is crucial for emotional intelligence and mental health. In this...
Why getting out in the sunshine can ease anxiety
As summer is now in full swing, I’m here to explain why getting out and about in the sunshine can ease our anxieties. Fresh air and sunlight directly affects our hormones - for the better! I think its safe to say we all feel a bit brighter when the sun starts to shine...
How to Reframe Negative Thoughts
We all carry stories with us that don’t always match up with reality, right? These thoughts that tell us we’re not good enough become our negative narrative. Each and every day we tell ourselves internal stories about our work, money, relationships, health, and...
Push yourself
Push yourself to get up before the rest of the world - start with 7am, then 6am, then 5:30am. Go to the nearest hill with a big coat, your favourite blanket and a scarf and watch the sun rise.Push yourself to fall asleep earlier - start with 11pm, then 10pm, then 9pm....
Toxic Positivity “Positive Vibes Only”
I love an inspirational positive quote as much as the next person. But I have some concerns about an insistence on 100% positivity all day, every day. Is our positivity becoming toxic? It seems counterintuitive to suggest we shouldn’t be aiming for 100% positivity – I...
The ‘new’, new normal
167 days... the start of the 'new', new normalFeels like forever since I set the alarm or put a pack lunch together or set out the school uniform ready for the next day.A real 'bath night' with hair washing, nails cut, everything...
School Anxiety – its back! 6 Top Tips to support you and your child
The back-to-school feeling is noticeably different this year for both parents and children. After months of social isolation, home schooling and uncertainty, school will reopen in England next week. Although the situation is being continually reviewed, it is vital for...
To repeat or not to repeat?
Have you ever noticed that the same circumstances show up in your life over and over again? Do you seem to repeat the same dysfunctional relationship patterns – even though they will leave you frustrated and hurt? Why does a woman with an emotionally distant mother...
Self-isolation: an opportunity for renewal
As we enter our third week of lockdown, we settle into our new ‘normal’. The realisation that we may be in this situation for weeks, maybe months, has hit home. Self-isolation may be protecting our physical health but what about managing our mental health....
“Selfie-Esteem” The impact social media has on your teenagers’ self-esteem.
“I blame social media” How many times do we say this about teenagers attitude, behaviour and mood? Like it or loath it, social media is here and it plays a huge part in our teens world. But how does social media impact your teenagers self-esteem? The bottom-line is…...
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Counselling in Cambridgeshire with Anne Christie
Please take a moment to visit my good friends counselling website. Based in Cambridgeshire, Anne offers online, face to face and group therapy. Read her blog here!
Men’s Mental Health
A good friend of mine has started a blog on his own journey through mental health. With very kind permission he has allowed me to share “Just someone trying to get through life“
A wonderful and honest view of getting through each day.