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Thoughts are Just Thoughts, Not Truths

A really insightful piece… An excerpt from my dissertation  For mindfulness based treatments the focus is on identifying negative thoughts as just that, thoughts. It is not uncommon for a client to view these thoughts as facts or even beliefs (Germer et al., 2013). A mindfulness approach to a negative thought such as “I amContinueContinue reading “Thoughts are Just Thoughts, Not Truths”

Daily Dose of Inspiration – Change your Mind

Read this truly inspiring message … then read it again… the message is simple but needs time to sink in! If we lack belief in ourself and our capabilities, our self esteem suffers. This results not only in a sense of worthlessness but also helplessness and even hopelessness. This in turn makes us feel inadequateContinueContinue reading “Daily Dose of Inspiration – Change your Mind”

The Midnight Runner

When the cool night air is clear that is when I shall be found, Pacing the lanes and byways by the light of the moon. Trusting each step in the gloom to fate and a keen eye, The squelch of muddy puddles underfoot tells of my progress, The soft jingle of the front door keyContinueContinue reading “The Midnight Runner”

Day 12 – What’s your relationship with your family? 31 Day Challenge

Here I am very lucky for I have a grey relationship with all of my family. Both close and distant.  I may not see them all the time but I know that should I need them or they need me we will all pull together. My happiest memories span back to family holidays and adventures. ContinueContinue reading “Day 12 – What’s your relationship with your family? 31 Day Challenge”