Author: Dr Elaine Ryan

  • How to think clearly; stop thinking.

    How to think clearly; stop thinking.

    Is it a No-Brainer? Humans are thinking creatures. That is the most fundamental way to describe our species. However, in our daily lives, our thinking can become fragmented, disjointed, and chaotic. We live in a hectic, pressured world and are pulled from one task to another. We are constantly interrupted, whether we’re relaxing, working, studying,…

  • Steps to becoming centred: Choose your reactions

    Steps to becoming centred: Choose your reactions

    As we saw in an earlier post, being centred means we have an anchor point in our lives. It exists inside the mental “safe room” (which can be as big as we want it to be) filled with all the good and all the positive things, feelings, people, and situations in our lives. When you’re…

  • How is your self-talk? Do you have a mean inner critic?

    How is your self-talk? Do you have a mean inner critic?

    Let’s talk about hearing (and listening to) voices. The voices inside our heads tell us we aren’t good enough, don’t deserve success, love or acceptance, and don’t have what it takes. I think you get my point. You are good enough just as you are Most of us have an inner critic, and that’s an…

  • How to manage intrusive thoughts

    How to manage intrusive thoughts

    The impact of intrusive thoughts can be both emotionally and physically draining. People may avoid seeking help due to fear of judgement or shame. I wrote this article to explain what will help should you seek professional help and highlight things you can try at home. This article shows you how to manage your intrusive…