Tag Archives: thoughts

Giving a name to your emotion can help you control how you feel.

Posted on 26 January 2016 by Ginny

Sometimes you can feel such a mixture of physical and mental hurt that it can be overwhelming.  Finding a way out, or a way to control how you feel can be difficult, and imagining that you can feel differently, impossible. … Continue reading →

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Teenagers, social media, mental health & sleep – the latest research findings

Posted on 16 September 2015 by Ginny

There have been a number of news stories this week reporting studies into teenagers, access to social media and the effect on their mental health and sleep. So what does it all mean for you as a parent, and for … Continue reading →

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Can’t get a good night’s sleep & counting sheep really isn’t helping? Try these exercises to relax your mind & body.

Posted on 2 September 2015 by Ginny

Do you lie in bed worrying about tomorrow’s meeting with the boss at work? whether you annoyed your friend by not returning their text? who’s going to look after the kids whilst you’re at the doctors? is that a rash … Continue reading →

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I’m worried I am anxious – how to recognise & reduce anxiety

Posted on 16 March 2015 by Ginny

A client asked me the other day what is the difference between worry and anxiety? How do you know that you are anxious and not just a little worried? Here’s a quick guide to help. Worry Worry is a natural … Continue reading →

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Fourth out of your 5-a-day: KEEP LEARNING

Posted on 16 January 2015 by Ginny

Studies have shown that learning throughout life is linked to greater satisfaction and optimism, and increased self-esteem and interaction with other people (see CONNECT). Learning gives you a new goal to work towards and reaching this target can create a … Continue reading →

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It’s part three of your 5-a-day: TAKE NOTICE

Posted on 15 January 2015 by Ginny

There is increasing evidence of the benefits of taking notice – of being mindful. It can lead to lower stress and worry, peace of mind and a greater feeling of well-being. Here’s how you can TAKE NOTICE… Be curious. Catch … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness: An exercise to try when the going gets busy

Posted on 11 November 2014 by Ginny

Ruby Wax has spoken and written a lot recently about her experience of mental illness – what she calls “a rollercoaster ride of depression” for most of her adult life. In her new book Ruby describes her quest to understand … Continue reading →

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Music & mood – what’s on your playlist?

Posted on 4 November 2014 by Ginny

You probably have any number of playlists on your phone, your ipod, even on your mixtapes….. You may have a playlist for the gym, for walking the dog, for running, for working. These are all for when you’re doing something. … Continue reading →

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“I know he thinks I’m stupid” – mind reading & other errors in our thinking

Posted on 22 October 2014 by Ginny

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on feelings, behaviour and thoughts – what are you really thinking, and how do you think? Some of the thoughts we have aren’t particularly helpful and can lower our mood. These so-called unhelpful thinking styles … Continue reading →

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