One area I have been thinking about is the power of the self fulfilling prophecy. As a student teacher we learnt about the need for positive self-image. That reinforcing little children’s perception of themselves through positive feedback where appropriate was important. For if a child is told enough that that are either a success orContinueContinue reading “#depression Daring to dream – what do you dream of?”
Category Archives: Feelings
#depression Happy Easter One and All!
A very happy Easter to you and I hope like me you are able to enjoy a day full of love, laughter and happiness. I am lucky to be in the bosom of my family with my two girls playing with their Auntie and Nana while a lovely lunch is being prepared. So I wouldContinueContinue reading “#depression Happy Easter One and All!”
#depression Self-Esteem
Ok so we all know that we hold thoughts and beliefs about ourselves and how we fit into the world around us. Some of these thoughts will be positive and some negative. I know from my experience that these positive and negative thoughts can change over time. Events can happen that make us question ourselvesContinueContinue reading “#depression Self-Esteem”
#depression First visit to a professional
Well after a bit of a wait I have finally been for the first session with a counsellor. Now before I sound like I am made of money, would be nice but not true, these sessions are private and paid for by the company I work for. I am lucky and I know this. SoContinueContinue reading “#depression First visit to a professional”
#depression Release the real potential in you
Do you dream or imagine what you might be if only you could break free of your inhibitions ? I know I do. I can clearly view the me trapped inside. Held back by my innate fears. So what are these invisible shackles? When I think of those rusty old chains that challenge me, restrictingContinueContinue reading “#depression Release the real potential in you”
#depression The long wait for the professionals
One of the biggest challenges the depressive faces is the long wait for the professionals. Since being diagnosed it has been a month and a half of waiting for a CBT spot. So what to do in the mean time… Get proactive. Start working to take action to help yourself. The last thing anyone wantsContinueContinue reading “#depression The long wait for the professionals”
Reworking Joseph 