Watching the other commuters they were attached to phones, texting and catching up on social media, possibly reading or listening to music, an endless flow of information ready and available at the touch of a couple of buttons. Our trains even provide wifi!
Read moreWhat does Self Care Really Mean?
Taking the time to do something each and every day that is just for you. I don’t have time to do that I hear you say…
Read moreSelf Soothing Ideas
Self soothing means soothing or calming yourself when faced with a scary or difficult or even just mildly uncomfortable situation and is a great skill to have in your tool kit. Times you need to draw on these skills is when you notice perhaps beginning to feel a little anxious; a tightening in your chest or stomach; breathing quickens; heart rate goes up/pulse races; you may feel hot or flushed; start to fidget; lose your temper – the symptoms vary but essentially your brain has received a message that you are in an unsafe situation and it is starting to react.
Read moreMindfulness
Mindfulness or meditation has been taught for thousands of years in many of the world’s religions including Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism. Since the 1980’s it has been used to help hospital patients cope with pain and more recently incorporated into some forms of psychotherapy. Studies have shown it is effective at reducing the odds of having another major depressive episode, reducing symptoms of anxiety, reducing chronic pain, decreasing binge eating, increasing tolerance of distressing situations and increasing relaxation. With all these benefits it should be taught at school!
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