Afiniki's HAPPINESS OVER STRESS Podcast

Some of you many have noticed the new motivational self-help resources on Afiniki.co.uk. I am so grateful to those who have already used them and sent feedback. Life is a journey of continuous learning for those who will do well. The mental health resources I have produced are there to support you through change and difficult times, because we all face them. Thank you so much for listening and sharing these Happiness Over Stress podcasts too. Let's be the change we want to see. Have a good week!

I wanted to share this one again for anyone who needs some motivation to finish something well. We often have excitement and motivation for the start of a new school term, new job, new project etc, but it can be difficult to maintain a good attitude towards the end, especially if we are moving on to something better. Remember that consistency is more important than intensity. Keep choosing happiness over stress, and have a good weekend! Afiniki.co.uk

This week we will be talking about an interesting word, which some have grown to love or hate. Resilience is defined as "the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness". What does this mean for us in everyday life? How can we choose happiness over stress in this area? Please feel free to share your thoughts via Afiniki.co.uk. Have a great weekend. 

I am sharing this one again to remind us that great things start small. I was recently reminded about this when making my application for Section 12 approval as a GP with a special interest in mental health, and realised that my years of doing the small extra jobs to build my experience in mental health have led up to me being successful with this application based on experience and extra training, which I was not too proud to go for. I am hoping that today's podcast motivates us all to start taking the small steps needed to achieve our big dreams. Have a great weekend!

I am so pleased to have Dr Jaiye Olaleye, a medical doctor (GP) with a special interest in lifestyle medicine and women's health, with me on this episode. Please listen for practical tips on managing stress and enjoying life as you should. We all need reminders about the simple things sometimes, but I am sure that you will hear something new from Dr J on this one. Apologies in advance for the interruption from my phone! Have a great weekend. 

I thought I would share this one again, as people get back into routine with school and work. It is important to step back and reflect on what perspective we are going with. Is our way of thinking helpful for our mental health and progress? We can change it, if not. Two people can be in exactly the same situation and perceive it differently, leading to different outcomes. Let us be intentional in choosing happiness over stress with our thoughts, which lead to actions and results. Have a nice weekend!

I am so excited to have been joined by Dr Jaiye Olaleye, the host of 'How do you keep well?' podcast for this episode. We discuss what happiness means and shared some practical tips for a happier life. When we recognise that happiness is a choice, we can intentionally choose happiness over stress. Have a great week!

How many times do people reminisce about the good old days and do nothing about it? What's stopping you from doing the things you used to enjoy? Parents can get babysitters, workers can get leave and friends can reunite. It sometimes takes money and effort to make it happen, but when there is a will, there is a way. I recently had a weekend away with my husband that made me feel like a university student seeing her boyfriend again. Listen to hear my reflections from our theatre and cinema trips. Hope you get to do something fun soon too. Have a great weekend! - Afiniki.co.uk

I'm sharing this one again to remind us all to make wise money decisions this summer. If you have not had a chance to read it, please check out my book, Money and Mental Wellbeing, on Amazon - and be sure to leave me a review, please. We all need a reminder sometimes to stay on top of our finances, so that we do not end up stressed or broke. Have a lovely weekend, and keep choosing happiness over stress. Afiniki.co.uk

Adulting is hard. How do you cope with tough and happy times going on at the same time? How do you look after your parents and children, while looking after yourself? Even when we go on holiday, the world does not stop to give us a break from the ups and downs of life. We just have to choose to either press on or crumble. How do we choose happiness over stress when both are justified? Please feel free to share your thoughts with me via  Afiniki.co.uk