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Exploring the Imposter Syndrome Solutions (Part 3)

Exploring the Imposter Syndrome Solutions (Part 3)

A way forward - Flipping the Script Imposter Syndrome Solutions: When looking at blog part 2 "The Imposter Syndrome Anatomy" it is natural to want to get rid of those unhelpful feelings of being an imposter or having a syndrome. But what if we "flipped the script" and reframed it as a positive?. A different approach is the key that frees us up from all those negative thoughts and feelings, releasing energy, potential, creativity and motivation. Here are some ideas: Making it a positive The Imposter Syndrome is a bunch of primitive mind feelings and thoughts that are designed to…
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How to see what’s in your blind spot?

How to see what’s in your blind spot?

You can't always see the front of the label from within the jar! Anon Why sometimes we need help to see our potential I love that quote as it so playfully communicates that we all have blind spots. The jar in this context is our minds and what's hidden on the label is our "Potential". Our potential, or aspects of it are can be hidden from us. It tells us that we don't always have all the information to help us move beyond our problems or access our potential. Sometimes there is a blind spot in our awareness. That blind…
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Why faith the size of a mustard seed?

Why faith the size of a mustard seed?

 Faith: Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17;20 Wisdom hiding in plain sight Faith - This blog is the beginning of a series looking at expressions, quotes and sayings used in every day language. The sayings contain inherited wisdom. These sayings come from life experience or from teachings from cultural as well as religious traditions. The fact that they exist, after all these years, proves their value, aptness and importance. These sayings are…
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How to create helpful habits – Atomic Habits (James Clear)

How to create helpful habits – Atomic Habits (James Clear)

Atomic Habits - “Good habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding.” Harvey Mackay Creatures of Habit Atomic Habits. When you look closely at human behaviour you soon discover that we are indeed creatures of habit. Habits allow us to do things on automatic pilot, without thinking. Typical habits are driving the car, writing a shopping list, doing the washing up, (can you think of your own?) So they help us live life without the burden of having to remember what to do all the time. Habits give us the space and mind capacity to be…
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How to reset your mindset ?

How to reset your mindset ?

Mindset Mindset: The definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again. Albert Einstein It can be said that how we view and experience the world is defined by our expectations, beliefs and values. These elements are all formed by our life experience, they form our mindset and our view of the world. Our mindset informs our reaction to the events in our lives. However, when there is a mismatch between our mindset and the demands of our life, we find ourselves; Stuck Find resistance to taking action We suffer unwanted emotions (e.g. anxiety, depression anger) To…
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Optimism, ways it helps overcome fear ?

Optimism, ways it helps overcome fear ?

The power of Optimism Optimism: Whether you think you can or can't you are right! Henry Ford I love this quote on optimism as it can so easily get us into action. Just like turning on a tap. Isn't that amazing! how the power of our thoughts can make such a dramatic change within us. From not being able to do something to rolling up our sleeves and getting on with it. On of my favourite type of thought is an expectation thought. Expectation thoughts are about what we think will happen in a particular endeavour or situation or action.…
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Smile : ” Ways a smile a day keeps the doctor away!”

Smile : ” Ways a smile a day keeps the doctor away!”

The power of a smile "Don't cry because its difficult, smile because it's there" How Smiles can impact Mindset If you are interested in mindset and more importantly how we can access our confidence and resilience even in challenging situations then you may have already discovered that it's the small things that make the difference. And in particular actions that are consciously taken. So here's one small thing that has a disproportionate affect on our wellbeing and mindset and that's the simple smile. It can be a knowing smile to yourself, or to a loved one, to a colleague or…
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Find out about Mental Health and being a Mental Health First Aider

Find out about Mental Health and being a Mental Health First Aider

Introducing John Meaney It gives me great pleasure to be introducing John Meaney as this weeks guest blog writer and Mental Health First Aider Instructor. I have known John for many years, amongst his many talents John is a Mental First Aider Instructor and Life Coach. John will be talking a little about mental health but more importantly the role of Mental Health First aiders. He'll share how the first aiders can support wellbeing. Sometimes we needs someone to look out for us, especially in times when we are unable to do so for ourselves. (Note: MHFA stands for Mental…
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Find out how beauty therapy promotes Well-being

Find out how beauty therapy promotes Well-being

Guest Blog Writer (Laura Clark) It gives me great pleasure in introducing Laura Clark as the writer of this week's blog. Laura is a long standing beauty therapist , at Aurora Treatments, who uses her magic to help people look beautiful both on the inside and on the outside. Check out her facebook page . In this blog Laura shares with you her passion for working with people. The blog focuses more on the therapeutic side of her work. She shares with you her insights into how beauty therapy can support well-being, how mental ill health can show itself in…
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Happiness: How to find the 3 Peas of Happiness

Happiness: How to find the 3 Peas of Happiness

Mel Richens, of Plan-to.co.uk, is the guest writer for this blog on happiness. Mel is a crafter and has a particular interest in crochet, she is an accomplished crocheter. Visit her website for some amazing creations as well as her Etsy shop. In the blog below Mel describes how she uses the 3P strategy from hypnotherapy to maintain her mental health and well being. As Mel says in her Etsy profile "Crochet is my Passion...It's also my therapy!" Mel's Blog on the 3Ps These 3 peas of happiness (see blog picture) sit in their pod on my desk to remind…
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