When we are hurting one of the most natural things is to turn inward and avoid social contact. It is in these moments that we may feel like we are a burden to those around us or that others would simply not understand. When we
When we are hurting one of the most natural things is to turn inward and avoid social contact. It is in these moments that we may feel like we are a burden to those around us or that others would simply not understand. When we
When I resisted the pain I was experiencing, I accentuated it. When we practice mindfulness and both acknowledge and accept pain, it's power against us diminishes. We are no longer trying to fight against the current and go upstream. This is not the same as resigning
When we are in the process of mourning a loss and working upon letting go and moving on, it's essential we practice self-care. Many think of self-care as selfish however when we are low we need to look after ourselves before we are able to
What would your ideal life look like if you had already let go and moved on? This might be incredibly hard to imagine but do your best to try, all possibilities are open to you! To help with this process ask yourself the following questions: Where
Take just ten minutes to list all the downsides to holding on to the thing that no longer serves you. To help you get started some common cons are: Low mood Depression Lethargy Lack of motivation in life Lack of satisfaction in life Isolation from friends
Take five minutes to evaluate what you need to let go and move on from and write it down. Are you struggling to get over an ex? Has a friendship dissolved? Are you mourning the loss of a life stage, such as life before motherhood? Has
At the times in my life when I couldn’t face moving on the festive period was especially hard. Harmonious relationships and joyous times flooding the television, portraying a perfect, happy and uncomplicated life only accentuated my pain. This often triggered my thinking back – very
This is one of the hardest parts of letting go and moving on because it seems like everything you love will cease to be once you truly let go and move on. I promise you this is not the case. You can still honor your
Whilst it's unhealthy to avoid addressing the pain of holding on to bitter-sweet memories, sometimes distraction from the pain is needed. Please read Monday's series posts for top tips on how to let go and move on in a lasting, sustainable way, but, in the meantime,
It sounds strange but in my experience one of the toughest parts of moving on is leaving the pain behind you. I found the pain I endured almost comforting because it was the only thing linking me to my bitter sweet memories of the past,
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