Category: Psychological Tips
Sleep and the ability to cope with coronavirus
Yesterday was unusual because I struggled a bit with lockdown and felt lonely. That was unusual for me as the older I get, the more content I am spending time alone, and I am naturally quiet as a person. I am self-isolating at home with my dog, as I have mild asthma. I left the […]
Cognitively Reframing Coronavirus
Cognitive reframing, also known as cognitive restructuring, is a psychological technique to help you look at a situation differently. In light of the current global pandemic, I thought it would be useful to help you to use cognitive reframing with coronavirus. Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power […]
You Are Good Enough Just as You Are
Like most people, you strive to become “good enough”. This can look like striving for perfectionism, being overly busy, beating yourself up when you make a mistake, and never really attaining a feeling of true accomplishment and joy. Essentially, you’re striving for self-love via perfectionism, and the two don’t go together. Do you compare yourself […]
Are you having arguments in your head that never happen?
Stop fighting wars Lots of times, we plan for the worst. That’s not always bad, but we can get ahead of ourselves and do something guaranteed to rain anxiety down on our heads: fight imaginary wars. It’s a bit hard to describe, but hang with me, and let’s see if you have this joy-robbing, anxiety-feeding […]
