'Reasons to Stay Alive' by Matt Haig “If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.” - Banksy
This week, we would like to recommend ‘Reasons to Stay Alive’ by Matt Haig. Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again. A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth. 'I wrote this book because the oldest clichés remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven't been able to see it . . . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free.' Buy it here. Check out this list of helpful reads too. If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here.
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It feels like everything keeps going wrong! “Don’t trust everything you see. Even salt looks like sugar.” - Unknown
Sometimes, when a person feels low, it seems like the world is against them. They might find enough motivation to go for a walk, then it starts to rain. They may even decide they’re ready to go out with friends, only to find that everyone busy. This is why we felt today’s quote was so fitting. Our brain is very good at playing tricks on us – especially when we are already feeing low. Here are some tips that might help you feel better:
If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. I feel low... “It’s ok to stop and just be.” – Tiny Buddha
As you may know, this week we are focussing on low mood. Today’s recommendation is the Tiny Buddha blog. Tiny Buddha offers advice on everything from mood to mindfulness, lifestyle to fulfilment at work, and everything in between. Check out their ‘Healthy Habits’ blog. If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. What is low mood? Do you ever feel low?
Across HappiMe social media this week, we will be focusing on LOW MOOD! At the moment, the HappiMe team understand that lots more people than usual may be experiencing low mood. Firstly, what does low mood feel like? Well, this is may be different for different people. Some general signs of low mood are:
If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. Books to help with loneliness... “Loneliness is not lack of company; loneliness is lack of purpose.” – Guillermo Maldonado
Today, we wanted to share ‘12 Inspiring Books to Read When You're Feeling Lonely and Need Some Cheering Up’ by Alex Weiss. Check out the inspiring blog post here. If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. What can help me to feel less lonely? “A season on loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that the next time you feel alone.” – Mandy Hale
Sometimes, one of the best cures for loneliness is finding purpose. Why not spend your free time working on feeling inspired for the remainder of 2020? We know many have done this already throughout lockdown, but there’s nothing stopping you getting creative again. Have you heard of ‘Goal Mapping’? What about creating a vision board? Find out more on these below. Brian Mayne’s ‘Goal Mapping’. Jack Canfield’s ‘How to Create an Empowering Vision Board’. The more inspired you feel, the more likely you will find purpose. This is a great recipe for beating low-energy feelings and loneliness! Please, stay safe and take care. If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. How to beat loneliness... “It’s easy to stand in a crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone.” – Gandhi
Given that we are all currently amidst a world crisis, and many are facing extended lockdowns, we thought we would take a moment to share this advice from Mind Charity with you today. Thank you @Mind for sharing. If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. Do you feel lonely? Do you feel lonely?
Across HappiMe social media this week, we will be focusing on BEATING LONELINESS! At the moment, the HappiMe team feel that lots more people than usual are experiencing loneliness. All over the world, people have lost daily human connection, which can be incredibly challenging on its own, without the rest of the difficulties we are facing too. Check out this article to find out more about what loneliness is. You might be surprised! … And this post gives you some top tips for managing loneliness. Some of the tips in the last post aren’t relevant for those going into another lockdown, however, you can get creative! For example, catching up with friends and playing online games using video calling apps, setting up messenger groups with colleagues and sending daily memes to share how you’re feeling, or even keeping a journal to reread next year… All of these can be really powerful ways of staying connected with others and the “self”. If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. A great book recommendation... ‘The Yes Brain’ by Dr Tina Payne Bryson & Dr Daniel Siegel
When facing challenges, unpleasant tasks, and contentious issues such as homework, screen time, food choices, and bedtime, children often act out or shut down, responding with reactivity instead of receptivity. This is what New York Times bestselling authors Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson call a No Brain response. But our kids can be taught to approach life with openness and curiosity. Parents can foster their children's ability to say yes to the world and welcome all that life has to offer, even during difficult times. This is what it means to cultivate a Yes Brain. Check it out here. If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. 12 Key Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Mind... By Dr Tina Payne Bryson & Dr Daniel Siegel “Children see magic because they look for it.” – Christopher Moore
This week we are focussing on the brain… Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children. 'The Whole Brain Child’ model features 12 key strategies, including: Name It to Tame It: Control raging right-brain behavior through left-brain storytelling, appealing to the left brain's affinity for words and reasoning to calm emotional storms and bodily tension. Engage, Don't Enrage: Keep your child thinking and listening, instead of purely reacting. \ Move It or Lose It: Use physical activities to shift your child's emotional state. Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: Guide your children when they are stuck on a negative emotion, and help them understand that feelings come and go. SIFT: Help children pay attention to the Sensations, Images, Feelings, and Thoughts within them so that they can make better decisions and be more flexible. Connect Through Conflict: Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success. Check out this snippet from a workshop on ‘The Whole-Brain Child’ here. If you feel in need of support, please get in touch. How else can HappiMe help you or your child? We offer targeted coaching programmes, which can be really useful for supporting you to develop more helpful thinking patterns. Find out more here. |
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