Day 20 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... So many of us fall into the trap of people pleasing. We are so keen to please, that we become afraid to disagree with someone...afraid of admitting the films we truly enjoy because we know the others think differently....scared of showing our real opinions at work...or maybe it's … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 20
Day 19 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... It is so easy to get wrapped up in all the frustrating little moments in life. Too much traffic, a tiff with a colleague, leaving a tissue in the laundry (my worst one!)...these silly things can have a really negative impact on you. And that's okay! We will … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 19
Day 18 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... We are going for a physical one today...well I say physical, but actually this will really support your mental wellbeing too. All I ask of you today is that you drink...although the following quote from NHS is from 2011, it still stands: NHS Choices' page on Water and … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 18
Day 17 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... We are going for a simple one here, simple but very powerful and important to increase your self-esteem and wellbeing. Be proud of at least one thing you have done today. It doesn't matter how small or big, but be proud of something, even if it's just surviving … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 17
Day 16 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... I've had a couple of days off writing posts because I have had a very busy few days, and I was at risk of burning out if I kept pushing myself to do too many things at once. Remember, there is only so much you can do and … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 16
Day 15 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... This is probably the hardest mental activity to do so far. We are often told to make a list of our strengths as part of a wellbeing challenge, but in Fearne Cotton's 'Happy: Journal' book, I was asked to do something completely opposite, which was scary but actually … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 15
Day 14 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... As much as I love my home, travelling is something which has always boosted my wellbeing and love for life. I believe experiencing and appreciating the wider world is important for our wellbeing, as it takes us away from stagnant routines and heavy workloads, which can grind us … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 14
Day 13 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... For this day, I am going to choose an activity which I personally desperately need right now... I normally force myself to stay awake until my 'usual bedtime', but sometimes, it pays off to ignore the routine and get some extra zzz's. It is a horrible feeling when you … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 13
Day 12 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... This could be an easy one or a challenging one depending on your normal routine... As much as we don't like to admit or like it, we know that the way we eat affects our wellbeing. If we eat a danish pastry for breakfast, crisps as a snack, … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 12
Day 11 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... Now this one is a great activity, it shouldn't feel burdensome at all so enjoy! We all know laughter is the best medicine, but when you're feeling down, it can seem like laughter is something out of your reach. I recommend putting on a TV show or film … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 11
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