by simon | Jun 5, 2024 | Writing Grove
Mindful writing is meditation with focus and can usually be experienced through factual observation,e.g. taste, touch, sound, smell and sight. I wrote this journal extract in a local cafe, first in the past tense and then in the present tense: The café is practically...
by simon | May 29, 2024 | Writing Grove
There are three posts on learned helplessness in this blog you might read. In conjunction with these, you might explore, through journaling, your thoughts and feelings on how to move past this challenging state using these prompts: What messages have you received that...
by simon | May 22, 2024 | Wellbeing Practitioner Development
The increasing popularity of complementary medicine has been evident in recent years as more people seek natural remedies and therapies to address various health concerns. This shift can be attributed to a growing dissatisfaction with traditional medical approaches...
by simon | May 15, 2024 | Wellbeing Practitioner Development
Mindful Awareness Practices Mindfulness and meditation practices have been gaining immense popularity in recent years, and it’s no surprise that they have become a significant trend in the wellbeing niche for the following reasons: Stress relief Improved mental...
by simon | May 8, 2024 | Building Self-Esteem & Strengthening Resilience
Recognise the words, for example, ‘There’s nothing I can do.’, ‘I’ve tried that already.’, ‘There’s no point.’, or ‘It’s out of my control.’ All words suggest learned helplessness. The flipside of learned helplessness is a concept Seligman labelled ‘learned optimism’,...
