Let me start by saying, I’m not suggesting that life was any easier in the past. Technology has vastly improved living conditions and longevity. But, it occurs to me that there are aspects of 21st century life which aren’t conducive to what we need for our mental health. We seem to be in surviving mode; […] The post Is Modern Life Incompatible for Mental Health? appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

Recently I’ve felt constantly stimulated. Hyperaware of the impact of my busy lifestyle. I’ve tried to take a step back. And listen to how I feel; physically, emotionally and cognitively. Noticing that my body has a lot to say. It’s crying out for some relaxation. And yet, my usual methods haven’t worked so well recently. […] The post Finding Silence: Why We Need It appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

Imposter Syndrome can strike any of us at any times. Ever questioned if you belong in the room or around the table? Worry about not having all the answers or getting something wrong? Being held back by your fears about your competence? If any of these sound like you, you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. […] The post How to Recognize Imposter Syndrome? appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

One of my hopes for the New Year, is learning to pause. Looking after myself better has been a long term commitment of mine. And yet, I’ve struggled to make progress in this year. Perhaps more than any other area of my life. But then in quick succession the following two things happened. Firstly, I […] The post Why I Stop & Leave it For Later appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

Self-awareness can feel incredibly elusive. What does it truly mean to be self aware? And what happens when we change and evolve? This makes self-awareness a constant journey. Something to curate into a habit. The ability to know who we are. Our thoughts, feelings but also our values and morals. What do we hold dear? […] The post Self-Awareness & How To Achieve It? appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

This time of year is always associated with resolution and moving forward. An opportunity to think about change; particularly change for the better. In 2020, I decided to use this time to consider what is working well. And where there is room for improvement. What I’d like to take with me into the new year. […] The post New Years Resolution 2023 appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

Self-care can be the key to looking after our mental health. But it’s easier said than done. When embarking on our self-care journey, we may quickly discover a range of obstacles in our path. Too many conversations seem to begin “I’d love to do self-care but…”. And yet, it’s vital that we do it. Sometimes […] The post What to Consider to Make Self-Care Accessible appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

Working in mental health, one of the questions I get asked the most is how to help someone who doesn’t want help. It seems mind boggling to many of us that someone wouldn’t want help. No matter what we may try, we may find our offers fall on deaf ears. It can be hard to […] The post Why Don’t People Accept Help? appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

Anxiety and stress can be hard to ignore. APPLE can be a helpful method to give us some relief. We know our bodies are biologically wired to experience discomfort so we look after ourselves. Whilst getting to the root of our anxiety is the most effective way to manage and eventually erase it. Working out […] The post How to Use APPLE Method for Anxiety? appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more

We often divide our emotions up into positive and negative. There’s a fairly good consensus on where most feelings we experience lie. But what happens when we few emotions in this binary way? What do we perhaps miss? Can we reframe the way we think about emotions to realise, there are no negative ones. Rather, […] The post Why There Are No Negative Emotions appeared first on My Musings & Me ..read more