Tag Archives: stress

This month’s reminder: LookafterU4me

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”

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.

It’s February❤️: time for good ‘mental health.’

Many of us know too well the uncharted silent progression towards mental health issues. Some of us have witnessed first hand, mental deterioration at its worst in ourselves and those close to us, and never want to go there again.

“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)”

“A walk a day keeps the pressure away…🤗” Healthy Habits Series -(Part 1)

“A walk a day keeps the pressure away” – Lookafteru4me Walking is something that can be taken for granted, yet the simplest things can often be. – For two days straight,  I found myself downcast, tired and lacking energy without understanding why.  I had every self-care measure in place; I was putting the right nourishmentContinue reading ““A walk a day keeps the pressure away…🤗” Healthy Habits Series -(Part 1)”

Inside an ‘Anxious’ Mind – (Part 1) Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Phobia, CBT.

Thoughts racing, heart’s pounding, sweaty palms, belly’s churning, mouths dry; body’s trembling. My internal thoughts: ‘I dare not look at the time, just in case it goes even slower.’ ‘They said this meeting will only last an hour, I feel like I’ve been here forever.’ ‘It’s torture sitting here.’ ‘My belly’s churning; I think IContinue reading “Inside an ‘Anxious’ Mind – (Part 1) Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Phobia, CBT.”