Most of us are very aware of the tasks, situations, places, animals, feelings that terrify us. But have you ever stopped to ask why? Breaking down your fears, to their simplest component, will enable you to work out what it is that you’re really afraid of. And make a plan to change it.
Category: Happy 2018: 365 days of Happy!
My happiness project for 2018 and reason for starting this blog – I successfully wrote every single day in 2018, sharing tips, techniques, quotes and basically anything that has or hasn’t worked in my own journey with anxiety.
‘Happy 2018: 365 days of Happy!’ has been a great adventure for me, becoming a form of written self-therapy. And hopefully, it has provided some guidance, strategy or comfort, for those feeling lost or alone.
Happy 2018 – Day 81 – The Ladder of Exposure
When you’re facing something that you’re afraid of, try using the exposure ladder and take a gradual, confidence-building approach to tackling your fears.
Happy 2018 – Day 80 – Afraid? Take action!
Facing a problem, fear, phobia or obstacle? Try an exposure therapy approach for success!
Happy 2018 – Day 79 – Pursue Pleasure
Do you feel guilty when you’re not working? Are you constantly in a state of trying to improve either yourself or those around you? Here’s why it’s vital to take a step back sometimes….and just enjoy.
Happy 2008 – Day 78 – Recording Gratitude
After backing out of my daily gratitude practise, here’s why I’m determined to start up again. See if this inspires you to join me!
Happy 2018 – Day 77 – Parkinson’s Law
Ever heard of ‘Parkinson’s Law’? Use this adage to get your jobs done in half the time!
Happy 2018 – Day 76 – ‘If’
Today, I’m passing over to Rudyard Kipling, and his instructions on how to live a great (and happy) life.
Happy 2018 – Day 75 – Do you need to go on a MENTAL diet?
With so many of us on diets, determined to become slimmer and healthier, isn’t it time we applied the same logic to our mental health?
Happy 2018 – Day 74 – When did you last hear….?
I tried to be more mindful – here’s what I heard!
Happy 2018 – Day 73 – Just add ‘yet’
Here’s why Growth Mindset isn’t just for kids, and why ‘the Power of Yet’ is much more than an annoyingly catchy Sesame Street song.