I ride the potentially fear producing thoughts these days with greater ease than before. This is what I do. ‘Oh … More
Tag: Recovery
No Alcohol Experiment – Day 9
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m experimenting with cutting out alcohol for a while to see what happens … More
Recovery from Burnout
I think it may take a while to turn my life around and I’m content with these small steps. It … More
Changing Focus
Just had an experience of changing my whole mood that I’d like to quickly share. I was sitting browsing through … More
When the Stress Subsides…
Perception changes, and new doors open to possibilities and these seem to Just magically appear. Nothing in particular is appearing … More
Media Misery Onslaught
I’m observing around me that a sense of well-being, hope and happiness is in short supply among people in general. … More
Burnout no More!
Time to recover my sanity, by reducing the stress that has led to this slow descent into a state of … More
Changes Made – and more Needed
Mostly business. I’ve now only got one team instead of two which means only one project at a time, half … More
Good Facts
I love my dog and she loves me and she is healthy and seems happy and is very well behaved … More
Welcoming the Good Times
For a start I went on a date and it lasted 7 hours, is that good sign or what?! Intelligent … More
Celebrating Bad things that Haven’t Happened!
Part of reprogramming my mind towards noticing more ‘good facts’ is reminding myself of some of the adversity that isn’t … More
‘Good Facts’ for building Resilience
Today has been a continuation of building on my focus on what is good. Good facts, no matter how small, … More
Celebrating Ourselves
Sometimes, when encouragement from others is not available, it can be really useful and helpful just to encourage ourselves! I … More
Loving Yourself
Where does the taboo against loving ourselves come from, this belief that it is wrong to have high self esteem? … More
So far so good…
Have gone many many days now in a state of relative stability and wellbeing and so far have not done … More
How to be Happy, even if it Scares you.
And this is one big note-to-self here. I feel fear just writing this post. I’m scared of being happy. There, … More
Easing gently into Self Care
And how to integrate it into my life, and how I do it. Firstly I take note that there is … More
When it’s Tough in Here
It’s really windy and pouring and it’s going to be an all-day-er. I notice that when anxiety is present, combined … More
Ups and Downs
And I keep on falling and picking myself up, falling and crashing and then up and out of these slumps … More
On Success
Thought I’d write a list, a sort of check in to the positive things that are happening. I am experiencing … More
My Self Love Club
I go every Thursday to this group, the Self Love Club. It was started by a wonderful woman who, like … More
Having an Upturn
It is lovely when the sun shines physically and metaphorically in life, both of which are happening right now in … More
Happy Birthday Me!
Yes it is today. And its a sunny morning, the birds are singing and its spring. So much to be … More
Recovery happening!
Gosh, after a year or more of feeling pretty miserable, lonely and down, and in mourning, not to mention anxious … More
Group Meeting update from Last Night
I love this group I go to, it’s a huge support to me and I always look forward to Thursdays. … More
Self Love Club Update
I attended last night and it was intense. The theme was self acceptance. She got us to write down some … More
Wonder Woman Club Review
I spent the afternoon at a woman’s business club meeting, the Wonder Woman Club. How I enjoyed myself there meeting … More
Self Compassion Progress Report
I went to an Action for Happiness course last night, the first of 8 weeks. Its all about that gives … More
Help is Available
I have two life coaches at the moment, a therapist and an occasional mindfulness coach. What has happened over the … More
Had a Bit of Therapy
Having some small breakthroughs the last few days. The session with the transactional therapist yesterday focused again on the stress … More
Recovery Day Two
How can I be kind and nurture myself today? Another long lie starts the day, cosy inside looking out at … More
Learning to Rest with it All 