Have you ever tried baking as a way to reduce stress, anxiety and depression? I have heard from others that it is a great way to distract yourself from negative thoughts and channel your energy into something positive. I must say, anything that validates baking and eating cannot be a bad thing! As it's the … Continue reading Booster Tip #9: Get your bake on!
Boost of the Day #82: Be nice to yourself
Self-criticism...one of my worst enemies. An enemy which can bring frustration, anger, isolation and eventually depression if it really persists. So let's stop it with a two step process! First step is recognition. As soon as you hear yourself becoming self critical and putting yourself down, recognise it and say 'stop' inside your head. Second step is … Continue reading Boost of the Day #82: Be nice to yourself
Boost of the Day #81: Your body
Comparison is our worst enemy. Instead of looking at others and wishing you were more like them, work on becoming the best version of you possible. Make your body fitter and healthier instead of wasting time wishing your body was something it can never be...someone else's.
Boost of the Day #80: Don’t be a tree
If something is bothering you and it's out of your control, the best thing to do is just breathe and let go. What you need to do is focus on what is in your control, the things that you can change. The other option is to let it carry on bothering you...and life is far too … Continue reading Boost of the Day #80: Don’t be a tree
Low mood or depression?
One of the things people potentially find most confusing about depression is how to know when you actually have it. So much doubt can run through your head. If I go to the doctors will I risk getting told I'm making a big deal out of nothing? Am I just a grumpy, moody person and nothing will ever change … Continue reading Low mood or depression?
Boost of the Day #79: Never too late
If you've lived your life trying to meet everyone else's expectations and desires, it's time to take a stand. Maybe you've had a secret longing to start a hobby or follow a passion in your heart but felt like others would judge it. Maybe you've been suppressing a part of your personality that you think others wouldn't … Continue reading Boost of the Day #79: Never too late
Boost of the Day #78: Shut up negativity!
Controlling negative thoughts takes a lot of practice, but like anything, you can get better at it. One way can be to tell them to shut up and take a hike - just recognising that you want to stop those thoughts can be an effective short-term solution. Another (more practical and long-term) way can be to … Continue reading Boost of the Day #78: Shut up negativity!
Stressed out students
Turned on my TV this morning and was surprised to hear talk of mental health! The BBC was discussing the rise of stress, anxiety and depression amongst university students (you can read the article here). Firstly, again I am so pleased with how often I hear mental health being discussed in the media nowadays. … Continue reading Stressed out students
Goooooooooals!
I've talked about the importance of setting goals when I first started writing this blog and discussed what happens if you don't achieve a goal. Now it's time to take this to a practical level. I want you to write down three goals to work towards until the end of October. Actually write them down, as this makes … Continue reading Goooooooooals!
Boost of the Day #76: Take the time to go outside
If it's a beautiful day like it is today in many parts of England, there could be nothing worse than not going outside. Even if it's a quick five minute walk round the block, take the time today to breathe in some fresh air and if possible, make the most of the weather and get … Continue reading Boost of the Day #76: Take the time to go outside
Boost Esteem 