It is common to associate the word acceptance with contentment and happiness and I have only relatively recently become aware of how important it is for us to develop self-acceptance. I have agonised over some pretty tricky relationships in my lifetime and through therapy have tried to accept that people don’t always look at the […]
Self-care & boundaries
Boundaries are important for our well-being, they help us to maintain healthy relationships, we know they are a big deal when it comes to practising self-care. But boundaries are personal to us so they can’t be prescribed, even by a professional. They are something that, as individuals, we need to reflect on and try out […]
Self-care & getting cosy
This is the time of year I look forward to the most. Although I welcome the changing of any season, autumn and winter are by far my favourites. I know many of you will be lamenting the end of summer but if like me you prefer the cooler months, you’ll be looking forward to the […]
Self care & introverts
I am an introvert and it has taken me years to work this out. I know I’m an introvert because of what happens when I spend too much time socialising and when I don’t have enough time alone away from everyone. I get grumpy, irritable, my communication is poor, my tolerance for any sort of […]