1 - I am not a fixed person. I can be, do, and think many different things in many different ways and that's OK. 2 - Just because someone doesn't understand you, or you them, does not mean there's anything wrong. 3 - I've accepted that who I am and who I aspire to be… Continue reading 24 Life Lessons: 24th Birthday
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The Problem with Happiness
The majority of us want one thing from our lives: to be happy. But I think we've got this wrong. We should aim for Contentment, not Happiness; because one is a position or status (contentment), while the other is just an emotion (happiness). And you can't have one emotion forever. The problem with happiness is… Continue reading The Problem with Happiness
Don’t Worry If You’re Not An Expert
In life, I think we all want to be considered to be an expert. Consciously or not, achieving Expert status is a goal we all seek because it means we're validated, important, and knowledgable. Sounds great, right? Well, here's why I think being an expert can be a bad thing at times... Perfectionism If… Continue reading Don’t Worry If You’re Not An Expert
What To Do When You Feel Stuck
What is stuck? Paralysed by indecision, options, choice Not knowing what you should do Not knowing who you are Feeling off about something but you might not know what Feeling dissatisfied, angry, incomplete, tired, bored, unmotivated, etc. Generally not being content *Firstly, a disclaimer. I am not someone who feels particularly unstuck for myself right… Continue reading What To Do When You Feel Stuck
How therapy changed my life
Self-awareness The first thing that therapy did was help me to begin understanding myself and my disorders. Having anxiety or depression and not knowing what it is or what it means is very difficult. However, once you're diagnosed and taught what it means, it makes things a little easier. You can know yourself, see the… Continue reading How therapy changed my life
S. R. Crawford 