In this episode of Self-Help Sat Nav, you’ll get special access to a lesson from Openforwards’ membership site, Self-Help School. One of the hardest things can be turning down your feelings when they get too close. You get stuck with your thoughts. They can overwhelm you and keep you fighting to feel better. When thoughts [...]

Do you now or have you ever felt suicidal? Many people have, so you are not alone. In this episode, we explore not only why people feel suicidal, but what you can do for yourself when you are feeling like killing yourself. There is the usual advice to follow, which is to speak to someone. [...]

Kids hate sticking to the rules. And adults hate it when kids don t do as their told. So, how can parents and teachers help their kids do the stuff that we know is good for them? In this episode, I am joined by a teacher with over 17 years experience and a passion for making [...]

Are you someone who struggles with self-criticism? Do you often have a go at yourself? Or do you expect too much of other people? Self-criticism is the act of beating yourself up with words. Your mind can get busy saying things like “You’re so stupid”, “why did you do that you numpty?” or “sort it [...]

Can your Doctor help you with Depression? Unfortunately, many GPs believe that SSRI medication helps to alleviate depression. But, the evidence does not back this up. In this episode, you ll discover why taking medication to treat depression and anxiety only mildly helps. You ll discover that taking anti-depressants in the long-term is not a wise decision. [...]

How well do you know what you care about? Discover your values… A number of years ago, my guest stumbled on a concept when he was helping a man suffering with a life-limiting condition. This made it impossible for him to do many enjoyable things with his son like fishing. It brought up a deep [...]

Break outside your Comfort zone using 5 Minute Breakouts Does your fear stop you from taking risks? Do you stay inside your comfort zone so you can feel comfortable? Whilst your comfort zone can seem cosy, you need to be careful of the shadows. When you stay inside your comfort zone for too long, you [...]

Do you struggle to trust people? Do you expect people to betray or mistreat you? When you’ve been let down a lot by important people in your life, then you come to expect others can’t be trusted. This is especially true if they were aggressive, violent, sexually abusive or psychologically threatening. In this episode, Jim [...]

Emotional Deprivation is a life-trap born our of a lack of something growing up…a lack of care, warmth and connection. Children who experience this feel lonely, hurt and angry. So too do adults. In this episode, Jim Lucas returns to the Reinventing Your Life Mini-Series to delve deeper into the life trap that so many [...]

The Little ACT Workbook Finding ways to connect with your loved one when they have a terminal illness Love comes at a price…you fear that one day you might lose them. And, then life takes a dramatic turn. You discover that the person you care about more than anyone else has a terminal illness. What [...]