It’s not easy when we’re feeling overwhelmed, so knowing what to do next can be useful. Here’s some food for thought. When we are activated – that is, when we are in ‘Fight or Flight’, when our heart starts pounding … Continue reading 5 Ideas for Managing an Intense Emotion
This article includes an activity for managing overwhelm, which may not be right for everyone. Being able to regulate our emotions in difficult moments can be key to managing overwhelm, and form part of an “Emotional First Aid Kit”. One … Continue reading The 5-4-3-2-1 Activity
Note to the reader, this article makes reference to trauma and alludes to violence, including abuse. Please take care of yourself if you choose to read this article, and keep in mind these Terms and Conditions of use. You may … Continue reading Exploring Dimensions of Safety as a Well-being Tool
Values are the things that matter most to us. You may have a clear idea of what your values are already. Many people, for example, believe that honesty is an important quality. Values, Goals and Principles You may find that … Continue reading What are values and why are they important for our health?
In a world that’s getting busier and more polarised, we can find ourselves in increasingly cluttered and chaotic spaces. Finding time to create or seek out places to retreat can be useful for the mind, body and soul. As we … Continue reading The Importance of Sanctuary and Tips to Get You Started
In a world that feels like it’s moving faster than ever, it makes sense if you’re feeling overwhelmed right now. Life events, like bereavement, or money worries can take their toll and before too long we might find we’ve lost some … Continue reading Lost Your Sparkle? Here’s 5 Tips to Boost Your Mojo
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as ‘tapping’, uses certain meridian points as a way to help relax the body, calm the mind and nourish the soul. In The Tapping Solution, Nick Ortner explains meridians as: “…the basis of the … Continue reading What is Emotional Freedom Technique? (EFT/Tapping)
There are lots of different ways to keep a journal, and some find it useful whether new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator. In the early days of your learning, it can be particularly useful to keep a record of your experiences, … Continue reading How to Keep a Meditation Journal
Music is like time travel; it can transport us to another time and place in our minds. It can also help improve our mood and put a bit of sparkle in our step. In fact, research from Harvard University suggests … Continue reading 20 Feel-Good Songs to Help You Sparkle
Over the decades, there have been many ideas about what it means to “live well”; ultimately “good living” looks different for everyone. But when thinking about wellness, a holistic view provides a platform to start from, especially when thinking about … Continue reading The Circle of Wellness: How to Use the Wheel of Life for Meaningful Living
This article explores what journalling is, how it might help and where you might start. Journalling isn’t always right or helpful for everyone, especially if your mood is low or it creates more anxiety; do what’s right for you. If … Continue reading Keeping a Journal and How it Can Help [Template Included]
For a while now, there’s been an acronym to describe the fear of missing out: FOMO. This is most commonly used to describe the feelings we may get, if we believe we’ll miss an opportunity or won’t get to experience … Continue reading JOMO – 3 Ways to Experience the Joy of Missing Out
In our busy and changing world it often feels like there’s not enough time, especially when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Whether you’re taking care of someone you’re worried about, or just rushing from one task to another, the … Continue reading Self-Care for Busy People
We talk a lot about self-care these days and it can help in terms of helping us manage things like our resilience to some extent. In Answers In The Dark, I include a section called the Self-Care Check In, which looks at … Continue reading Self-Care for Bad Days [Worksheet Included]
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