It's a new year and a new decade which means it's time for some changes! Every year, most people start off trying to make changes in their lives. However, these can often fall short. I think this usually comes down to a lack of motivation, lack of quick progress, and poorly set goals in the… Continue reading 10 Changes in Awareness to Make in 2020
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Certainties and Uncertainties in Life
Today I was thinking: we all have our certainties and our uncertainties. Let me explain... We found out that a girl at work was married, aged 25. Some of the girls were shocked but then I thought about the many (more than I once expected) people I knew from school who are now married with… Continue reading Certainties and Uncertainties in Life
Catastrophising: What it is and how to stop
Catastrophising is when you "view or present a situation as considerably worse than it actually is." I do this a lot! As someone with anxiety and who has been through depression many times, I've been told this term in my CBT sessions. That a common thing for us to do when low or anxious is to… Continue reading Catastrophising: What it is and how to stop
The Problem with Self-Made Timelines
I feel like many of us, especially the strict, anal, or anxious ones among us, like to give ourselves timelines. "I'll be a graduate by X age. I'll be working a great job, making X money by X age. I'll be a published author in X years..." It's this idea that there's a certain amount… Continue reading The Problem with Self-Made Timelines
Think About It: When Was The Last Time You Were Truly Happy In Life?
When was the last time you were truly happy and content with life? For me, it was when I was 16-18 years old, doing the International Baccalaureate (college/ A-level equivalent) at school. That was 6 years ago. Why? I think it's because of the following... Friendships In senior school, I wasn't fully myself. I… Continue reading Think About It: When Was The Last Time You Were Truly Happy In Life?
Self-Care Sunday: 5 Routine Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
I've felt my mental health slipping lately. As someone who has suffered high anxiety (clinically diagnosed social anxiety) and depression several times, I fear the low moods that crop up too often are a warning sign of the inevitable: my depression returning. However, this isn't necessarily the case. Negative emotions are just as valid and… Continue reading Self-Care Sunday: 5 Routine Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
Podcast: Patience Will Save You
"Right now, you're just planting seeds. It may not look like much, people might look and not understand what you're doing, but one day you'll look over that field and realise that a beautiful rose garden has bloomed. And it was all worth it in the end for that wonderful view." Click to play! … Continue reading Podcast: Patience Will Save You
You Have Had Gifts All Along
We need to stop looking for some big unique great thing about us and start finally noticing the things that we are great at already. Big or small, impressive or not.
Why I Do Yoga
Have you been considering yoga but you're unsure? Here is why I do yoga in hope of inspiring you to hit your yoga mat today!
Video: I’m SO Grateful!
I'm so grateful to all of my readers, watchers, and listeners! Your loyalty and attention means the absolute world to me. I will continue to bring you value for as long as I can! Click to play! https://youtu.be/PM_bLG0I5i4 Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel to get my videos. And, of course, follow… Continue reading Video: I’m SO Grateful!
S. R. Crawford 