This article explores the issue of low self-worth. Firstly, it is important to understand the difference between self-worth and self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to the more superficial feelings about oneself and can fluctuate. It is dependent on external factors such as achievements, money, appearances and approval from others. Self-worth, on the other hand, refers to a … Read more
Stress and menopause are inextricably linked. Stress, and the way women cope with it, can worsen the symptoms of menopause. The challenges of menopause can cause significant stress. Menopause isn’t a single entity. Its impact infiltrates into many aspects of a woman’s life and the resulting stress can often feel overwhelming. In the first of … Read more
This article explores common anxious and negative thinking patterns and provides tools to help you gain greater control over Your thoughts. When we are stressed, our thoughts are often chaotic and can feel overwhelming. We struggle to think clearly and our mind can become a very anxious and negative place. We need to find ways … Read more
This article is about two healthy tools for overwhelm. I have written other articles describing a variety of tools to help people cope with stress. However, this article will focus on what to do in that moment when rational thinking has gone out of the window and emotion feels intense. When everything feels impossible. Overwhelm … Read more
Christmas windows, Christmas lights, Christmas adverts and Christmas parties tell us that Christmas is fast approaching. Although portrayed as a time of magic, joy, fun and love, it is a time of considerable stress for many. Ultimately, Christmas is just one day in the year. Marketing, encouraging us to spend money, makes us feel it … Read more
Stress is very topical at the moment and so it should be. It has a significant impact on health and on the way people live their lives. Finding healthy ways to minimise the negative impact of stress is very important. Unhealthy stress relievers may help us cope, when we are struggling, but they can cause … Read more