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Your boundaries matter...your worth isn’t connected to your productivity and you are only human. You don’t have to have it together every second of the day , it’s ok to have time to just do nothing ! . . . #boundaries #selfcare #sel
Self Compassion. It’s usually easier to be compassionate to another than to be compassionate towards yourself- imagine treating yourself the way you would treat a good friend / a child...be nurturing and kind and remember we are all in this tog
Make space for emotions...I’d like to invite you to explore making room for your feelings and how they “show up” in your body. . 1. Scan your body head to toe. Scan your body by paying attention to one part at time. Begin at the t
When anger gets the better of you (truth is everyone ‘flips their lid’ at times) try these things; leave the situation and spend some time in nature, go for a walk, call a friend, meditate, do a breathing exercise, watch a show- do what w
Ways to deal with shame ; 1. Be willing to accept that others feelings and behavior have nothing to do with you. When you accept that others have free will to be open or closed, loving or unloving -- that you are not the cause of their feelings and b
Feel privileged and blessed to receive feedback today from two of my private clients that I have been working with lately. At a time which has been deemed ‘unprecedented’ it has never been more important to look after ourselves and our me
Guilt is a normal emotion...however excessive guilt can trigger and maintain negative emotions such as depression and/or anxiety...Guilt usually involves blaming yourself for circumstances that are beyond your control..therapy can help with letting g
Rather than focusing on the negative things that MAY occur - how about focusing on the positive things that MAY occur and see how that impacts your worry...worry can leave you feeling the future is doom and gloom as all that is usually focused on is
Do something different today -something you have been putting off because of it triggering anxiety- try it...whats the worst thing that will happen? You may make a ‘mistake’ and then what ...? ‘Play the tape’ - hopefully this
You have every right to be you: crazy , wonderful you ! Celebrate yourself - imperfections and all! . . . . . #cbttherapy #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #thinking #mindset #mindfulness #love #selflove #psychology #mentalhealth #wellness #wellbeing #men
ACT Matrix - for an explanation of this model and how to use it, watch my latest IGTV . . . . . #acttherapy #mentalhealthweek #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #russharris #mentalhealth #therapist #therapy #wellness #values #future #life #psychology #p
This week it’s Mental Health Awareness Week: The focus on kindness is a response to the coronavirus outbreak, which is having a big impact on people's mental health. Kindness is; 1) Good for your heart -Committing acts of kindness produces a
Take a moment to take in your surroundings. Engage in your 5 senses, what can you see, hear, smell, touch, taste ? Be mindful in the moment to train your mind to not get caught up in ‘what may occur in the future?’ and ‘what has gon
Worry Tree So, how can a worry tree help you? Step One Get a piece of paper and write the thing you are worrying about at the top. You might write, “I think the weather might turn bad for our family outing,” or, “What if we don&
Anxiety can seem like an ‘awfully scary monster’ at times, especially when you are in a situation which you really do not want to be in...next time try holding the hand of this ‘monster’ and continue to do that ‘scary th
Rumination is not something which is helpful generally as you can find your self overthinking and chewing over the same thing over and over which doesn’t get you anywhere. The only time it will be helpful is to resolve any problems and/or diffi
Not knowing what the future holds can bring on negative worries/ anxiety about the future. Increasing your tolerance to uncertainty can allow you to live a life where worry is not controlling you. . Even if you knew what your future was going to be l
A helpful diagram called the hexaflex which helps to illustrate the points raised in my two most recent videos on ACT Therapy. . . . . . #hexaflex #psychologicalflexibility #acttherapy #psychology #mentalhealth #wellness #wellbeing #wellnesswednesday