Hello. How have you been? I know it has been a while since I last posted. For those who do follow the blog, you may see that the last blog was around the end of September.
A lot has been going on with work and life.
As is life really.
Life has been busy.
But even when life gets busy, it is important to make time to reflect on the highs and lows of the last year, what we learnt, what we could do better next time, and importantly, to not be hard on ourselves in the process. When I saw reflect though it is to not dwell. Hold a mirror up to yourself, or ask someone else to be that mirror.
Think of 3 things that were learned.
Think of 3 ways you may approach a problem if they crept up again.
We can be quite self-critical of ourselves and we are often too hard on ourselves. We forget the compliments and focus on the criticisms.
Nothing will ever be perfect. All we can do is reflect, learn, and adapt.
Also, give yourself a mental break from time to time.
The wife and I have been trying guided meditation.
If you have Netflix, there is a lovely series of guided meditation shorts (see below for more information), but I am sure you may be able to get information about guided meditation online fairly easily as wellness is becoming a bigger focus by large corporate companies.
And that can only be a good thing.
Closing
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, and if you know of anyone who may benefit from / appreciate the blog, please recommend it to them as well. And if you are feeling low and struggling with your mental health, there is help out there and help available. Talk to your GP. Freephone Samaritans 116 123 or NHS 111.
There is help out there. You are not alone.
Remember: it’s a journey. It will take time. Have patience in the process. You will get there. Until then, stay happy, stay healthy, and have a lovely time wherever you are on the planet. And remember: love yourself. And others.
Greg
A bit about the author:
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I am a guy who is just over 40 and is sharing a journey of wellness and well-being. I am also a mental health professional with a wealth of years of experience in supporting individuals who have challenging mental illnesses and personality disorders.
Prior to my current professional role, I spent several years supporting members of the community as a fitness professional, assisting individuals with weight loss and health improvement programs.
I completed a PGDip in Mental Health Nursing in 2013, and an MSc in Advanced Practice in 2016 in which I looked at improving nurses’ level of engagement with patients with challenging personality disorders.
In 2018 I successfully undertook the Clinical Reasoning in Physical Assessments course, and in 2020 I commenced further training in Nurse Prescribing to train toward becoming an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and will be looking forward to supporting those in the community with mental health support and medicinal support.
In my current role, I am a person looking to support the physical and mental health and well-being of the individual. Don’t think of me as a motivational coach or speaker. Think of me more as a wellness guide, as I use my mental health training and experience to suggest and advise ways to enhance your wellness and well-being. If you are struggling with your mental health though, please seek advice from a medical professional such as your GP.
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