by Rachael Roberts | Nov 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Business, Confidence, Inner Troll, Negativity, procrastination
You know how sometimes it feels that your mind is full of contradictory thoughts? (Not just me I hope). Part of you wants to go to the gym, and part wants to stay in bed. Part of you is furious with your partner, and part of you recognises that they’re just having a...
by Rachael Roberts | Mar 17, 2020 | Emotions, Meditation, Negativity, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellbeing
Fear is a natural and necessary reaction to threat. In these difficult times if you’re feeling fearful, that’s simply your body’s way of telling you to watch out. However, as the coronavirus crisis mounts, you may be finding it difficult not to become overwhelmed with...
by Rachael Roberts | Mar 10, 2020 | Emotions, MIndfulness, Negativity, Overwhelm
We all know from experience that moods are contagious. If your partner or flat mate comes home grumpy from work, the chances are good that you will end up snapping back, even if you initially felt pretty good. It can work the other way, and your sunny mood may lift...
by Rachael Roberts | Nov 12, 2019 | Emotions, MIndfulness, Negativity, Stress, stressed day
If you are prone to catastrophising the answer to that question is ‘everything’. What is catatrophising? Catastrophising is when your boss asks to have a word, and in your mind, you’re already fired and carrying your belongings away in a cardboard box. Or your...
by Rachael Roberts | Jul 23, 2019 | Emotions, Negativity, Personal Development, Relationships, Self-sabotage
A little while ago I came across a woman asking for help in an online forum. She explained how she was struggling because her significant other was bringing her down by consistently focusing on the negative: complaining, criticising, moaning. When she said anything,...
