Category Archives: Tactics

Back into the chemical abys #depression

This is a personal note from me to… well whoever is out there… Winter is coming Knowing that autumn and winter were coming I made my preparations early. Having finished with the antidepressants back in spring the summer had come as a boon. Things looked to be going well. A new relationship bloomed unexpectadly, myContinueContinue reading “Back into the chemical abys #depression”

How to be resilient: 10 life hacks to help you beat stress #stress #depression

Modern women are, we’re often told, stressed. We’re engaged in a juggling act: still shouldering the majority of the domestic responsibilities, while trying to hold down careers. Even when it comes to our mental health, we can’t escape the gender gap. Studies – such as that done by Oxford University in 2013 – say theContinueContinue reading “How to be resilient: 10 life hacks to help you beat stress #stress #depression”

15 Things to give up

A very handy reminder list to help focus on the positive by avoiding the negative.. 15 Things to give up: Doubting yourself. Negative thinking. Fear of failure. Destructive relationships. Gossiping. Criticising yourself and others. Anger. Comfort eating. Laziness. Negative self talk. Procrastination. Fear of success. Anything excessive. People pleasing (this is my number one challenge!)ContinueContinue reading “15 Things to give up”

Mental Robustness

When we think of a physically demanding occupation like soldiering we visualise the stereo typical soldier. A fine figure of a man, physically strong and exuding qualities such as stamina, perseverance and fearlessness in the face of danger, to name but a few. A word that might sum these traits up could be robustness. SoldiersContinueContinue reading “Mental Robustness”

#depression – Immediate Action Drill 1: Preparation

I am very much aware that there is a direct correlation between my military experience and my success in the fight with depression.

Learn how putting in place a set of Immediate Action Drills can aid your fight…