The symptoms of anxiety vary from person to person and they can be debilitating for most, but with an active lifestyle, you can bring down those feelings and learn to keep a cool, calm head in a perceived crisis. It’s important to understand how anxiety can impact your life so that you can learn to handle it but medication may not be the route that you want to go down.
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Our furry friends are so important when it comes to managing our stress and self-care. They often remind us to slow down and to take life in more. In this post I share how pets can help you manage your stress better.
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Volunteering is such a rewarding act of kindness any human can do. You’re choosing to use your own free time to help others, with no real financial gain on your side. In this post I share why giving back to your community through volunteer work is important.
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In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety can feel like an ever-present shadow, impacting our daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. But there’s good news – you’re not powerless against it. With the right strategies and tools, you can navigate through the murky waters of anxiety and become calmer and more happy
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As we welcome the start of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the past and look towards the future. For many of us, 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride filled with both highs and lows. As we enter a new year, it’s important to acknowledge and appreciate the lessons we’ve learned, but also to let go of things that no longer serve us.
Read more: Three Things I’m Happy to Leave in 2023In this blog post, I want to share three things that I am happily leaving behind in 2023. These are aspects of my life that have held me back, caused unnecessary stress, and hindered my growth. Join me in saying goodbye and moving forward towards 2024.
As we step into a new year, it’s time to shake off the fear of making mistakes. Many of us have spent far too long trying to please others and avoiding any mistakes along the way. But the truth is, making mistakes is a natural part of life and an essential to growing in life. We limit so much of our selves by worrying about making mistakes and it really does hold us back.
One of the main reasons we fear making mistakes is because we are too focused on people-pleasing. We constantly worry about what others will think of us if we stumble or fail. But here’s the thing – everyone makes mistakes. It’s how we learn and grow. Instead of striving for perfection, we should aim for progress. By accepting that mistakes are inevitable, we free ourselves from the fear of failure.
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Saying goodbye to unnecessary self-doubt is one of the most liberating things we can do for ourselves. We’ve all experienced moments of questioning our abilities and second-guessing our decisions. But it’s time to let go of those doubts and embrace our own worth and potential.
One of the main culprits of self-doubt is people-pleasing. We constantly seek validation from others, fearing that if we don’t meet their expectations, we will be deemed not good enough. But the truth is, we can never please everyone, and that’s okay. We need to shift our focus from external validation to self-acceptance and self-belief.
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Negativity can come from so many places, one being our own self talk and negative beliefs in ourselves. Constantly putting yourself down, doubting your abilities and comparing ourselves to others doesn’t help us grow as people. It’s time to challenge these negative thoughts and replace them with compassion and empowerment. we deserve to believe in ourselves and our potential.
Toxic relationships will always make you fall behind. They will drain you of everything you have and you won’t even have anything left to give yourself. It’s not until you’re out of it that you realise it has such a lasting impact on you. They can make you feel worthless and like you’re nothing. Let go of those toxic relationships you’ve been holding onto. Realise what you deserve and find the strength to let go and put yourself first.
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iving in today’s world can be a real rollercoaster. Juggling work, family, and trying to keep up with everybody amid the ever-increasing cost of living can be daunting.
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A Relationship. It’s a funny old thing, isn’t it? One minute you’re single, enjoying a sneaky late-night kebab after a night out, and the next, you’re in a relationship, deciding whose family you’ll spend Christmas with. But as lovely as being all coupled-up can be, it’s vital to remember who you are. So, pop the kettle on, grab a biscuit, and let’s discuss how not to get so wrapped up in your other half that you forget yourself.
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Look around you and ask yourself if this is really the future you thought you’d see when you were a kid. Heck, is it even the future you were promised? Unlikely, which is why it’s no wonder so many people feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s struggling to get by, feeling stretched too thin at work, or simply not having time for yourself, many people struggle to stay positive and keep their mental health adequate (not even good!). If this sounds at all familiar, perhaps it’s time to learn how to cope when you feel overwhelmed.
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Everybody has hard days. They come and go. Some days are great, some not so great. But what I’ve been learning is how we de-stress on those hard days that can make them feel a little better. If we accept the fact that not everyday will be good, we will eventually learn how to appreciate the good days.
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Letting go of anything that means something to you can be hard. Whether it’s a person, a relationship or even that old beaten down car you’ve owned for the last 10 years. Naturally we go through life and there are cycles or periods of your life. You can imagine these cycles as wheels. Constantly turning and moving. But you don’t just have one wheel, you have a system of wheels and sometimes when their times up and they’re worn down to the tyre, they fall off. It doesn’t serve a purpose anymore, it’s not helping to hold up the system, so it falls.
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