Do you ever find it hard to say what you really think? It’s not always easy. And it’s definitely tiring. We worry about offending others. We think we’re taking up too much space. We apologise before we even start. How many of us have started a sentence with “Sorry, can I just ask something?” There are lots of reasons weContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Choose to Challenge”
Category Archives: Mental Health
Monday Mojo – Nudge Your Thinking
What’s occupying your thoughts right now? Whilst some are looking forward to the freedom from restrictions, there’s an understandable wariness about what life will be like. A cautious hope perhaps that we’re coming out of the woods, mingled maybe with some natural post lockdown anxiety. It’s ok if we’re quietly optimistic but somewhat guarded atContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Nudge Your Thinking”
Monday Mojo – Curate Your Comfort
What brings you that warm, contented feeling? Before we signed up to adulting, and then a raging pandemic hit, there might have been any number of things that brought a sense of comfort. Snuggling under a blanket. A favourite meal.Reading a beloved book. When life gets a bit weird though, as it has been lately, engagingContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Curate Your Comfort”
Being Kind to Your Mind
Depending on which articles you read, there is a general assertion that we have somewhere in the region of 60,000 – 80,000 thoughts a day. Of those, a fair percentage will be repetitive; what you think about today will be what you thought about yesterday, and you’ll think about tomorrow. We also know, many ofContinueContinue reading “Being Kind to Your Mind”
Monday Mojo – Lower the Bar
Do you set high standards for yourself? It’s not a bad thing. By setting a bar, we can push ourselves to set targets and reach our goals. But sometimes those standards can be so high we might feel like we’re failing every day. It might sound dramatic, but here’s how I know: Over the lastContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Lower the Bar”