Aoife – Page 7 – Trust Therapy

Without awareness, our brain cannot tell the difference between what is real and what is imagined.

Emotions, Links and Resources, Mindfulness, QuotesJanuary 18, 2021166Views 0Likes 0Comments

Have you ever noticed this? Perhaps you are watching a suspenseful movie. Your heart begins to race, you are holding your breath as if you are in the movie itself. Perhaps you are in bed thinking of the day ahead tomorrow and all the things on your to-do list; meanwhile your stomach feels like…

The thought and fear of suffering is often worse than the suffering itself.

Emotions, Links and Resources, Mindfulness, Quotes, ThoughtsJanuary 11, 2021200Views 0Likes 0Comments

Can you relate? We do not like to suffer. Our brains are pre-programmed to keep us alive, to avoid danger, to survive. Our natural human instinct is to seek out nothing but happiness, while trying not to feel anything unpleasant. Underneath the desire to cling onto pleasant feelings, there may be an underlying fear of…

Mental Health Tips for Christmas

Boundaries, ChristmasDecember 7, 2020257Views 0Likes 0Comments

Just like the saying “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas”; the same can be said for the below tips. These skills can be used for any challenging time, any day of the year, not just Christmas. Here are some ideas on how to take care of yourself during Christmas, and minimise getting…

Christmas – It’s the most wonderful time of the year???

ChristmasDecember 1, 2020237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Christmas – The most wonderful time of the year??? Is it really? Christmas can bring up a range of emotions. Christmas is often painted in the media as a time of joy, fun, happiness, celebration, love, connection, rest. However, let’s be real, it can sometimes be quite the opposite; it can be challenging, hectic, tiring,…

Can gratitude ever be unhelpful?

GratitudeNovember 24, 2020225Views 0Likes 0Comments

There can be a lot of emphasis on gratitude and being grateful during current times. However, can gratitude ever be unhelpful? When we are upset, we may say to ourselves “Things could be worse”, or “I should be grateful that at least I have a job/house/good health”. Perhaps others around you might respond similarly with…

Understanding Boundaries

BoundariesNovember 2, 2020134Views 0Likes 0Comments

Setting personal boundaries can be difficult for many reasons. You might have been positively reinforced to always put someone else’s needs before your own. Perhaps you dislike displeasing others. Maybe you worry if you stand up for yourself, you will be rejected and abandoned. Perhaps you previously were met with difficult reactions when you did…