We’ve probably all had them at some point in our lives. They can creep in when we least expect it. And they can be absent when we expect them most. Usually our negative thoughts will turn up like an unwanted guest when our mood takes a dip. For myself, when I experience seriously low mood […]
4 Favourite Posters for My Mental Health
This post on posters and mental health contains gifted items! To grab your own unique set of posters and create your gallery wall use the code MYMUSINGS55 for a 55% discount on all posters (except Selection Posters and frames) until 29th November! All posters can be found here. Some of you may have seen my previous […]
How to Balance What I Want and What’s Good for Me
I’ve been stuck in the gap between what I’d like to be doing and what may actually be good for me for a long time. The best example of this I can think of, or perhaps the one that happens most frequently to me, is the following. Usually in the evening, often after a long […]
How I Learned to Care for My Postnatal Mental Health
Having a baby somewhat throws a spanner in the works. However prepared you are. Even if you know everything. Or have a huge amount of experience. A new life complicates things. Primarily the ability to look after oneself adequately. I was aware that my daughter would change my life. And that my life would have […]
How Gratitude Boosted My Mental Health
The benefits of gratitude for our wellbeing are being talked about more and more. It’s recommended to practise daily as part of your everyday routine. And is frequently mentioned in information about self-care. When I first heard about gratitude I admit, I was sceptical. But as someone who cares about their mental health I was […]