Yourself First Why Me First Have you ever noticed when you are in an aeroplane they tell you to put your own mask on first in an emergency. The reason is that you are in a better position to help others when you are okay yourself. Another way of looking at it is that your cup needs to be full and then you can serve people from your overflowing) cup. What is Self Care This was a question I first asked my self a few years ago. Its become a buzz word, and I'm not keen on buzz words personally, because I feel they lose their meaning. Self care - is when you consider yourself look after yourself. Don't wait for others to help you and care for you. Take on this job yourself. What is it though - it's discovering your needs in order to feel happier, and more fulfilled, and then getting those needs met. This isn't selfish - this is protecting yourself. Get to know yourself, get to know what you need and then find a healthy way to fulfill those ne...
3 Strategies to Reform Your Thoughts What is a thought? Our mind is the most brilliant computer. As you go about your daily routine there is a programme constantly running in the background. Even while you are asleep your brain is busy and creating thoughts. Our brain takes in and uses information and comes out with results. You are constantly taking in and assessing information, making assumptions and reaching conclusions. Thoughts can be constant - and can take over - until we learn control and direction. Why do we need thoughts? Thoughts are useful for current assessment, problem solving and for planning of the future. Through thoughts we create choices and make things clearer. From our thoughts come emotions. Thoughts can be empowering and create good feelings. Where do thoughts take us? Often the aim of our thoughts is to lead us from A to B. Start with a thought - process it and explore it - and reach a conclusion. ...
Planning and Prioritising Are you fed up with procrastinating. You aren't getting things done and you easily get distracted. Are you now at the point of frustration that is leading to overwhelm......... When you have lost focus and you find you are working harder and harder - what are you getting back ? Maybe you've read the self care - "You First"- blog and the "Rewards" blog (- all about rewarding yourself) and you aren't quite there - you still aren't feeling on top of things and life isn't free flowing on the road to happiness. If this resonates with you, then today I am going to assist you with starting to plan/organise and prioritise. All with the aim to begin to get on top of the overwhelm and frustration. Why do we need to plan As humans we tend to respond well to some routine. This helps it to become natural and second nature. ie without thinking about it. If we have a routine we can then be flexible and adjus...
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