I struggle with unwanted thoughts. My heart feels heavy because they’re so unpleasant. How do I get rid of them?
Intrusive and unwanted thoughts are terribly annoying and so overwhelming. They often pop up into your brain when you least expect it and during really important times, like when y
If I don’t feel intense emotions, I feel empty. I’ve tried everything to be okay. How can I cope?
Learning how to regulate or calm yourself down, can be one of the most helpful things you can learn to do for yourself. We need it because when we get activated, worried, nervous
I need to start therapy but It feels difficult and scary. How do I prepare?
Think about what you want out of therapy. If you’re having to wait for therapy and you’re on a wait list, think about what you can be doing between booking your first session a
I feel like I have no purpose and that I’m not good at anything. I don’t like anything and I’m always anxious. Is this normal?
Often times in mental health circles we talk about breathing and it can be one of the most frustrating things to try and wrap your head around. Especially if you’re somebody who
Even the smallest choices feel so overwhelming. What can I do?
We are faced with hundreds of decisions to make on a day-to-day basis. Right from the minute we get out of bed, we’re deciding whether we should wash our face first, or brush our
My fear of failure and indecision is stopping me from doing anything. How can I overcome this?
You may be someone who is a perfectionist. That means you’re a high-achiever who is expecting the most of yourself. That can feel as if the weight of the world is on your shoulde
I’ve had a lack of sleep and I am bouncing between all of my emotions. Why do I feel like I’ve been wrung dry?
When we were young, we would have been coached by our parents to have a little more sleep if we were a little more moody. As adults, we forget that a lack of sleep is the reason wh
What does it mean to “connect to nature”?
There is a lot of research out there about how much better we do as humans when we are outside and interacting with nature. From forest bathing to a simple walk in the woods or jus
Sure, owning a pet lowers stress. But how do I know if I could manage it?
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. And if you are up for the responsibility of looking after an animal, it may just help you take responsibility for taking care of you too. Ou
I am tired, unmotivated and I feel stuck in my life. What can I do to find that spark again?
We already know that having the latest and greatest cars, electronics, etc doesn’t actually bring us the happiness that we so desire. So what does? Knowing your values can
