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Learning to Rest with it All

“Let go of what has passed. Let go of what may come. Let go of what is happening now. Don’t try to figure anything out. Don’t try to make anything happen. Relax, right now, and rest” Tilopa

Tag: Recovery

Riding Worry

I ride the potentially fear producing thoughts these days with greater ease than before. This is what I do. ‘Oh … More

mindfulness, money, money fears, Money Issues, nature walks, Recovery, self care, self compassion, thoughts, worry

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

building resilience, Recovery, self care, stress

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

beauty of nature, building resilience, feeling safe, Recovery, relaxing, self care, wellbeing

Changing Focus

Just had an experience of changing my whole mood that I’d like to quickly share. I was sitting browsing through … More

anxiety, building resilience, freedom, Recovery, refuge, self care

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

anxiety, building resilience, Recovery, self care, self love, self soothing

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

Recovery, self care, self compassion, self love, self soothing

Burnout no More!

Time to recover my sanity, by reducing the stress that has led to this slow descent into a state of … More

burnout, business, letting go, money fears, Recovery, self care, self compassion

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

asking for help, building resilience, feeling safe, nature, Recovery, self care, self compassion, self soothing, thoughts, worry

Good Facts

I love my dog and she loves me and she is healthy and seems happy and is very well behaved … More

Appreciation, gratitude, Recovery, self compassion, success

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

Appreciation, being present, feeling safe, gratitude, inspiration, nature, present moment awareness, Recovery, self care, self soothing

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

Appreciation, building resilience, feeling safe, mindfulness, painful times, peace, Recovery, self care, self compassion, self soothing, support, thriving, trusting life

‘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

Appreciation, building resilience, feeling safe, flourishing, gratitude, living abundantly, present moment awareness, Recovery, self soothing

Celebrating Ourselves

Sometimes, when encouragement from others is not available, it can be really useful and helpful just to encourage ourselves! I … More

business, inspiration, love, nature, Recovery

Loving Yourself

Where does the taboo against loving ourselves come from, this belief that it is wrong to have high self esteem? … More

being present, mindfulness, Recovery, self care, self compassion, success, trusting life, worry

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

fear, Recovery, self care, self sabotage, self soothing, worry

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

abundance, anxiety, asking for help, childhood damage, compassion, feeling safe, gratitude, Money Issues, Recovery, self abuse, self care, self compassion, self love, self sabotage, self soothing, success, trusting life, upper limit problem

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

anxiety, being present, breathing, building resilience, childhood damage, compassion, feeling safe, here and now, kindness, mindfulness, present moment awareness, Recovery, resistance, self care, self defence, self love, self soothing, stillness, trusting life

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

anxiety, fight or flight reponse, Recovery, self care, self soothing, stress, thoughts, wellbeing, worry

Ups and Downs

And I keep on falling and picking myself up, falling and crashing and then up and out of these slumps … More

anxiety, gratitude, Recovery, self care, self compassion, self sabotage, worry

On Success

Thought I’d write a list, a sort of check in to the positive things that are happening. I am experiencing … More

childhood damage, fear, gratitude, money, Recovery, self sabotage, self soothing, success

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

asking for help, gratitude, love, Recovery, self compassion, self love

Having an Upturn

It is lovely when the sun shines physically and metaphorically in life, both of which are happening right now in … More

business, gratitude, kindness, money, Recovery

Happy Birthday Me!

Yes it is today. And its a sunny morning, the birds are singing and its spring. So much to be … More

anxiety, business, curiosity, love, Recovery

Recovery happening!

Gosh, after a year or more of feeling pretty miserable, lonely and down, and in mourning, not to mention anxious … More

Appreciation, Recovery, thoughts

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

Appreciation, gratitude, Recovery, self care, self love, worry

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

childhood damage, guilt, Recovery, self care, self compassion, self love, shame

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

asking for help, business success, Recovery, self compassion, self love, stress, support

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

kindness, money, Recovery

Help is Available

I have two life coaches at the moment, a therapist and an occasional mindfulness coach. What has happened over the … More

business, money, Recovery, stress

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

anxiety, business, Recovery, support, therapy

Recovery Day Two

How can I be kind and nurture myself today? Another long lie starts the day, cosy inside looking out at … More

fear, Recovery, self compassion, suffering, worry

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