In a world that is often so performance-oriented; it can be easy to put pressure on ourselves that is unhelpful. But when you’ve tried your best, and done all you can do: acknowledge it. Write it down, internalise that you’ve done your best and the rest can be left till another date. So, don’t beContinue reading “This month’s reminder: LookafterU4me”
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We remember you: LookafterU4me [free printable]
We are celebrating 5 years of blogging on this amazing platform. We hope you will share our excitement and get reading this year. Each post is well-thought-out and aims to engage and encourage the reader on the journey. So get your favourite beverage and get reading!
More benefits of Journaling [Healing Series continued] Pt2
Although journalling or diary-keeping have effective coping strategies it doesn’t replace the need for social interactions and people. We are social beings in need of affection, approval and reassurance. It’s in our genetic makeup.
A new you:) + a big thank you.
Lookafteru4me wants to wish you a restful & prosperous New Year’s Day Dear readers & subscribers: thank you for supporting us through the thick and thin. We treasure your loyalty more than you can imagine. For everyone & anyone reading: I want to remind you to never give up on your dreams & visions for your lifeContinue reading “A new you:) + a big thank you.”
“Feeling clouded, tired or overwhelmed?” (this post is for you)💌 – Healthy Habits Series -(Part 2)
Take this moment for yourself. – Lookafteru4me It’s the weekend😊 – this means one thing; it’s time to rest – relax and recharge for the week ahead. Yet for many of us, there are so many things demanding our attention. Whether it’s our regular food shopping, cleaning our space, washing work clothes, attending to theContinue reading ““Feeling clouded, tired or overwhelmed?” (this post is for you)💌 – Healthy Habits Series -(Part 2)”
Myths about Mental Health: Depression
“I thought ‘depression’ and ‘sadness’ were basically the same thing…” – Anonymous I’m sure we’ve all heard someone say in a fleeting moment, ‘I’m depressed’ or ‘I feel so depressed’ after something devastating happens, or when life doesn’t pan out the way in which they intended. It goes to show that the term depression isContinue reading “Myths about Mental Health: Depression”
Remember you are loved
Remember you are loved. Happy Belated Valentine’s Day, to my readers, followers and fellow bloggers. Enjoy your day:)
You can be your worst enemy or your greatest friend: Self-hate vs Self-love
‘Self-hate can feel like having a person following you around, all day every day, criticizing you and pointing out every flaw or shaming you for every mistake.’ – Verywellmind Whether we like it or not we are with ourselves all the time. We are the one person we can’t get away from (even if weContinue reading “You can be your worst enemy or your greatest friend: Self-hate vs Self-love”
Overcoming ‘self-doubt’ and being confident with your own decisions.
Self-doubt is simply the fear of being wrong Joyce Meyer, The Confident Woman For as long as I can remember I’ve had an unhealthy fear of doing the wrong thing (concerning decisions). I would make an decision then I would go over it in my mind, reasoning with myself whether the decision was the bestContinue reading “Overcoming ‘self-doubt’ and being confident with your own decisions.”
Picture Perfect: Body Image and Mental Health
Most of us are guilty of editing or adding filters to images of ourselves – and to be honest sometimes it’s just a bit of fun – other times it reflects something much deeper. Who could blame us? We’ve learnt from the experts; Photoshop filters and airbrushed skin would appear so common in the fashionContinue reading “Picture Perfect: Body Image and Mental Health”
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