Day 3 of 31 Days of Wellbeing... This will be a brief one as it is one of those rushed mornings when it feels like time is going at 3 x the usual pace! It is a Saturday and some of you may be busy like me all day today and not have time for … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 3
Day 2 of 31 Days of Wellbeing is here...let's continue to focus on feeling good about ourselves for at least one moment today. I feel this is an appropriate time to suggest this activity because in the UK we are facing SNOWMAGGEDON! Therefore any of our UK readers may not be feeling like getting out … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 2
Here we go...let's dedicate this month to our own good mental health and happiness through 31 Days of Wellbeing. Your activity for Day 1 is very simple...yet also could be a challenge, particularly if you are in the midst of a snowstorm like we are in the UK at the moment. Day 1: Get outside … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing: Day 1
I don't know how everyone else is feeling, but to me, it seems like a stressful time. We need to focus on our wellbeing during stressful times, therefore I am dedicating 31 days to wellbeing and setting one activity per day to alleviate stress and bring a little happiness into each day. Some is physical, … Continue reading 31 Days of Wellbeing
Don't underestimate the importance of taking care of yourself. I read a quote on Positivity Blog: “Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” – Parker Palmer You can only truly begin to offer to others once … Continue reading Five self care tips for the working week
I love Gemma Correll's work, which actually makes you smile at the darker issues some of us go through. I know the last thing we feel like doing is laughing when feeling low, but if you can find a little humour from time to time, it really helps. I'd say my 'funniest' moment when I … Continue reading Seeing humour
Comparison is truly the bloody thief of joy! I, amongst many others, am terrible for this. Only yesterday, I was running further than I have gone in months (rather slowly mind!), and I was beating myself up because other people were overtaking me. Why wasn't I praising myself for running further than usual instead? It got me … Continue reading Boost of the Day
Love this quote from the really inspiring Davina McCall's new book 'Lessons I've Learned' - making me very tempted to buy the whole book and she clearly has a lot of wisdom to share! Setting yourself overly high standards is one thing that can be destructive to your wellbeing, expecting other people in your life … Continue reading Boost of the Day
Well, after a 4 month break here I am writing again. Partly because I have missed having a hobby like this - blogging is a fantastic way to be creative and get writing. However it is also partly because I miss having an outlet where I can (hopefully) help raise others' and my own self-esteem. Writing this blog … Continue reading Boost of the Day
Don't be too worried about feeling a little fear in your heart. Bravery means taking a step when you're afraid sometimes, and bravery can take you some pretty amazing places.
Boost Esteem 