"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right" Henry Ford.  Your mind looks for confirmation of what it believes, it's not about being right or wrong, it just needs the confirmation.  If you can reframe your self-talk you can notice changes in your thoughts and feelings. Learn how to re-direct your subconscious. 

This is such a powerful question and one I challenge you to begin using regularly. In this podcast, you'll find out why I love this question and also why I'm "a therapist that doesn't want to hear about your problems!" 

It's really difficult to know how to help a loved one with their mental health issues. But as a supportive friend, relative or partner here are a few things that could help. 

Observing your thoughts, being present, meditation and mindfulness are not as easy as they seem at first but learning how to do that in your everyday activities is a skill that is extremely beneficial.  here I explain how you can do that....and I tell you a story about it oo. I think you'll like this one! 

In Scotland, we're still just at the beginning of coming out of lockdown. Although this is a godsend for some it is raising a lot of anxiety and fear in others. This is an episode for you if you've been feeling stressed about the way we're coming out of lockdown - have a listen I hope it helps. One of my longest episodes but I felt it needed a bit more this week. 

No, not garden peas but The 3 P's that the caveman knew would make them feel better both physically and mentally. Do these 3 P's and ensure you get your serotonin flowing. 

My favourite subject - SLEEP! Good quality sleep is the one thing you can do now, for free, to help limit what goes into your stress bucket.

More detail about the primitive brain and where OCD and being kept awake by your partner snoring comes from! 

Why not get a head start on emptying your stress bucket by limiting what goes into it in the first place! 

There are lots of different therapies out there but I just love the Solution Focused approach - and here's why.