With all the debate about Jamie Oliver's suggested 'sugar tax', at least it has made everyone consider the harmful effects of excessive sugar. I'm not sure I agree with taxing people for having the odd sugary drink here and there, but I am certainly an advocate of cutting down on excessive added sugar. Benefits can … Continue reading Nutrition Boost #5: Five tips to cut down on sugar
Category: mental wellbeing
Booster Tip #11: Don’t use the force
With certain things in life, you shouldn't have to force it. With a relationship or friendship, you shouldn't have to chase relentlessly, with a yoga pose you shouldn't let your ego take over your practice, and as for perfect ponytails.....it's time to let it go! If you're having to use the force, think if what … Continue reading Booster Tip #11: Don’t use the force
Merging Boost Health and Boost Esteem
Hi all, I have previously been writing on two different blogs - this one and Boost Health. I thought it would be best to split into the physical and mental wellbeing sides to increasing your self-esteem. However, I have decided now just to stick with the one site, as both physical and mental wellbeing are … Continue reading Merging Boost Health and Boost Esteem
Booster Tip #10: Overcoming failure
Overcoming failure is something so important to learn in life. Spending your days petrified of failure can have a very negative impact on what you aspire to do, how far you challenge yourself and your general self-esteem and mental wellbeing. I myself, have always been scared of failure. The idea of not passing an exam, making … Continue reading Booster Tip #10: Overcoming failure
Buzzfeed post: Keeping it real about mental health
I thought this post from Buzzfeed/Tumblr offered a great insight into the internal process of battling mental health issues: One example: me: *enjoys self* brain: okay so that's great...but have you considered that maybe everyone finds you annoying and is glad when you're not there??? Great to see popular websites like Buzzfeed dealing with these issues... How does … Continue reading Buzzfeed post: Keeping it real about mental health
Booster tip #8: Three thoughts
One very simple exercise, which can be helpful in raising your general wellbeing and self-esteem, is to take the time at the end of your day to think about three things that you've done today. Three things that you are pleased with. These do not have to be large, impressive things... For example, my day … Continue reading Booster tip #8: Three thoughts
Booster tip #7: Finding alternative perspectives
In my post about a useful, practical way of raising low self-esteem, I said I would write a follow-up article on how to find alternative perspectives to negative predictions. It can be really hard to think of an alternative perspective when you strongly believe something negative. Asking yourself the following questions may help... I will use … Continue reading Booster tip #7: Finding alternative perspectives
Buzzfeed Post: 11 Things No One Tells Guys With Depression
Read this great article from Buzzfeed here. It's not only brilliant for highlighting the fact that it is very difficult for men who suffer with depression and/or anxiety. They are under pressure to maintain this 'manly' persona that society has made people believe in. They shouldn't show any weakness, or any humanity apparently! We need … Continue reading Buzzfeed Post: 11 Things No One Tells Guys With Depression
Weekly Fitness Boost #4: Something new…
Increasing self-esteem is about putting yourself out there and challenging yourself. A vicious circle will begin if you hide away from situations that challenge your mind, emotions and body. It is important to snap out of this circle and try something outside of your comfort zone. Read this article from Boost Health about how trying … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Boost #4: Something new…
30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Thirty
Day Thirty: Are you happy with yourself? It's the final day of the challenge, so I guess ideally I would say yes to this and all my problems would be cured! I can say, with honesty, that I am happier with myself today than I have ever been in the past. My mind still is … Continue reading 30 Day Self Esteem Challenge: Day Thirty
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