Helen Wright, Emotional Health & Wellbeing Consultant - Education

A reminder to save & share that Monday October 10th is World Mental Health Day.

This year the focus is “make mental health & wellbeing for all a global priority”, reminding us that mental HEALTH is the goal not the issue.

We need to care for our mental health & have access to professional services when we need support, help or advice on improving our mental health or managing mental un-health.

Share this post to help start the conversation how how to make mental health a priority for all this World Mental Health day, and everyday!

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Using my tried and trusted, science-based, mindset retraining programme: Reset & Rise, I will help you reduce psychological distress, by uncovering the root cause of the problem being faced. I will teach you how to use specific tools and techniques, designed to radically change the way you think, feel and act, in order to build resilience and navigate the roller coaster of life with renewed confidence, increased happiness and emotional wellbeing.

What Services Do I Offer?
➡ 1:1 Private Coaching, via Zoom
➡ Small Group Coaching for Teachers and School Leaders, in-person or via Zoom
➡ Family Coaching, in-person or via Zoom.
➡ Podcast Interviews /Keynote Speaking

Why work with me?
✔I'm a highly experienced EYFS/Primary Teacher (20+yrs) & Senior Leader, turned Transformational Emotional Health Coach, Hypnotherapist - and mum of 2! I have walked in your shoes and I can help you to feel better.
✔My promise is that in just 8 weeks, you will take back control of your emotional health and happiness, by resolving anxiety & anxiety based symptoms, resetting your mindset and rebuilding your confidence.

How To Work With Me?
📞 Book a free 30 minute, no-obligation discovery call with me to explore your next steps.
📩 Email: [email protected]

To your limitless happiness!
Helen - The Teacher Transformation Coach.

Go on... I dare you... Check out my page ;-) Your future self will thank you! Click the links in my bio to learn more, read my blog, join my free Facebook community... you name it it's all there!

To your limitless happiness,
Helen 💛

Thank you 🙏🏼✨

Once upon a time I would have felt so guilty for taking time off from my responsibilities, let alone time off to go and have fun! Who did I think I was?! Who was I to honour my emotional needs and prioritise my mental health and physical well-being when there was so much work to be done? The audacity! 😱

Whilst it makes me sad to remember this version of me, I also feel incredibly proud of each baby step I took along my road to recovery. I'm living proof that the 8 week mindset retraining programme I share with my clients, works! And it can - and it will - work for you too.

Establishing boundaries around your time, your emotions, your feelings, your relationships, your money, your social media usage, your self care practices.... you name it - helps us to live authentically, to live in alignment with our values and to feel seen and understood. It's something we'll look at closely during the resilience module of the programme.

Setting and sticking to clear boundaries gives me the freedom I'd been craving for so long. Perhaps this is something you've been craving too?

So here I am, out on a school day, of all days - enjoying a puzzle filled urban adventure with the birthday boy 🎂courtesy of .city - we even made time for a cheeky pint and the most amazing sandwiches from 🙏🏼✨ The audacity! 😉

What do your boundaries sound like?

Establishing boundaries helps us to live authentically. They are the key to protecting our time and our emotional health. If the concept of 'boundaries' is new to you, these ideas from @crazyheadcomics offer a great starting point. Communicating personal boundaries with loved ones, friends, colleagues, pupils, etc. is an act of self-care. Boundaries help us to make decisions based on what is best - and healthiest for us and they will therefore be as unique as you are. When thinking about your own boundaries, it's important to take your time to establish them in a way that feels authentic, manageable, healthy and beneficial. Rather than keeping others out, boundaries are invitations to bring others closer and for us to show up in ways which allow us to feel seen and understood. Establishing boundaries is something we work on during the Resilience module of Reset & Rise, my 8 part mindset retraining program. It's life-changing work. Pop over to my website for more details - the link's in my bio. To your limitless happiness! Helen.

The past week or so has felt heavy, for so many reasons. I know I'm not alone in feeling this way. If you find yourself battling with anxious thoughts, stress, overwhelm, lowered confidence, reduced self esteem...whatever you might be going through, then please take some time out to acknowledge this; consider what might be causing you to feel this way - and give yourself a break.

Today I could have wallowed in my thoughts, but instead I made a positive, active decision to jump on a bike, ride along the Thames and enjoy a yoga class - followed by a dip in the pool. I feel a million times better than I did this morning!

As teachers we're always quick to say yes to others, when really we need to put our own oxygen masks on first. With this thought, I challenge you to do something just for you this weekend. What will it be?

To your limitless happiness,
Helen 💛

Safe travels, Your Majesty.


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New on the blog today: Why Perfect Doesn't Work...

"Good enough, is exactly that: good enough! If you always strive for perfection, you're going to fail at some point. Conversely, knowing and believing that you are consistently 'good' and knowing that it's ok not to be perfect, is one of the most liberating things you can do for your mind, body and soul!"

Continue reading...👇

Why Perfect Doesn't Work... Good enough, is exactly that: good enough! I hate to be the one to break it to you, but 'perfect' simply doesn't work. If you always strive for perfection, you're going to fail at some point. Conversely, knowing and believing that you are consistently 'good' and knowing that it's ok not to be perfec...

"I wish I'd met you sooner!" - is something I hear time and time again from the people I work with. In any given situation, simply 'showing up' can often be the hardest part. Once we've dipped in our toe, we often wonder why we hadn't done so sooner and question: what was holding me back?!

I understand. Taking that first step - or that first dip of the toe - can feel like a monumental leap! It's not always easy to seek, or indeed to directly ask for help. I know. Especially as a teacher, I know! It's even harder for the perfectionists among us. Again, I know!

But let me ask you this: why wait?

I'll let you in on a little secret: the problem you are currently facing is not actually bigger than you. With my help and guidance you can feel better, fast - and stay feeling this way!

Fancy a chat? I know it might feel scary - but I promise it'll be worth it! You'll find the link in my bio.

To your limitless happiness,
Helen - The Teacher Transformation Coach.

"I wish I'd met you sooner!" - is something I hear time and time again from the people I work with. In any given situation, simply 'showing up' can often be the hardest part. Once we've dipped in our toe, we often wonder why we hadn't done so sooner and question: what was holding me back?! I understand. Taking that first step - or that first dip of the toe - can feel like a monumental leap! It's not always easy to seek, or indeed to directly ask for help. I know. Especially as a teacher, I know! It's even harder for the perfectionists among us. Again, I know! But let me ask you this: why wait? I'll let you in on a little secret: the problem you are currently facing is not actually bigger than you. With my help and guidance you can feel better, fast - and stay feeling this way! Fancy a chat? I know it might feel scary - but I promise it'll be worth it! You'll find the link in my bio. To your limitless happiness, Helen - The Teacher Transformation Coach.

I could give you a bucket of water to put out the fire.

I could give you some wallpaper to cover over the crack.

I could give you a pill to mask the pain.

I could give you a hug to comfort you.

OR......

I could teach you how to not start the fire in the first place; how to repair the crack in the wall; how to prevent headaches altogether and how to rely on yourself to feel better.

You see, I don't have a magic wand or a silver bullet. I don't deal in quick fixes. I deal in permanent solutions which help you to feel better - and stay feeling this way!

And the most exciting part is: the power is within YOU. I simply hold the torch and light the way.

If you'd like to learn more about me and how I can help you, simply follow the link in my bio and book a Free 30 Minute Discovery Call, and I'll walk you through the steps you need to take to regain control, rebuild your confidence and feel empowered to make positive, active decisions to change the way you think, feel and behave - forever.

I guarantee that by the end of those 30 minutes, you'll see light at the end of the tunnel and leave knowing, without a shadow of a doubt, that change is absolutely possible.

I can't wait to speak to you.

To your limitless happiness,
Helen.

I regularly speak to teachers who've been sitting on the fence about leaving teaching for quite some time. By the time they contact me, they've often already reached breaking point. Because of my background in teaching and perinatal mental health, many of the teachers I speak to are women who are either trying to conceive, are currently pregnant, returning from mat leave or who are already juggling the demands of teaching and a young family; all fighting just to keep their heads above water.

Some have experienced pregnancy loss and are grieving; others are navigating postnatal trauma, depletion, exhaustion, sleep deprivation, anxiety or depression -- and somehow, just somehow - they still manage to rock up at school, put on a 'brave' face and deal with all the bu****it thrown at them - oh, yeah - and teach!

If this resonates with you, may you know that you are not broken, the system is - and I am here to help you feel better - and stay feeling this way!

In a free, no obligation 30 minute chat, I will walk you through the steps you need to take to; regain control, rebuild your confidence and feel empowered to make positive, active decisions to change the way you think, feel and behave. Caveat: I don't offer firefighting tools to help you feel better in the moment - I teach you how to not start those fires in the first place! I guarantee that by the end of those 30 minutes, you'll see light at the end of the tunnel and leave knowing, without a shadow of a doubt, that change is absolutely possible.

Follow the link in my bio to book your call or email me: [email protected].

To your limitless happiness,
Helen.

I love this September reminder from ✍️

👉If you could do with a little help to believe, to begin, to discover, to grow, to recover... I'm here for you.

Fancy a chat? You'll find my contact details in the bio or email me: [email protected]

Wishing you a restful weekend.
Helen.

08/09/22

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Thank you, Your Majesty. Sleep tight.

It is always the biggest pleasure and such an honour to support my clients through my truly life changing 8-week mindset retraining programme: Reset & Rise, using The Phoenix FormulaTM. On completion of the programme, I ask my clients if they'd be kind enough to answer a few questions about their experience: to ensure that I continue providing the best service possible - and to inspire others to step out of their comfort zones and transform their lives.
Here's what Nicola had to say...
Thank you Nicola ❤️

When I woke up this morning, I knew today was going to be a good day! Wanna know my secret? I made a positive active decision to step out of my comfort zone and into my Magic Zone - and do more of what I know makes me happy: early morning yoga!

Wednesday morning was always my yoga morning. I loved the midweek reset it offered; the hour of calm to switch off and go within. Wednesdays were always better because of it!

When I became a mum, 6 and a half years ago, my priorities shifted - and yoga often took a backseat. My Wednesday mornings were never quite the same! With my little ones both now in school, I decided it was time to bring Magic Wednesdays back!

Is there something you'd like to do differently; or a passion you'd like to reignite; some part of your life you'd like to shake up perhaps, but you're not sure where to start - or if it's even possible?

I can help you take that first important step out of your comfort zone and make this dream a reality; and teach you how to continue spreading this Magic to other areas of your life.

If you'd like to know how, send me a message with the word MAGIC 🪄

To your limitless happiness!
Helen.

Quick question for you: in terms of your emotional health, if you could 'let go' of anything, what would it be? 1) Fear of failure? 2) Constant self-doubt? 3) Living your life to the expectations of others? 4) The need for validation from others, even strangers? 5) Holding onto control? 6) Something else.....
If you're sick and tired of feeling overwhelmed, scared and anxious - and the way this impacts so negatively on your life and those around you, then this is your wake up call to take decisive action! It's time to let go of everything that is no longer serving you.

I help teachers, just like you, to feel better - and stay feeling better - in just 8 weeks. Fancy a quick chat?

Follow the link in my bio 🆓📞and book a free no obligation call. The call will last for approximately 30 minutes; you can tell me what you'd like to 'let go off' and I'll tell you how I can help.

To your limitless happiness!
Helen

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Spoiler alert! Improving your emotional health is not actually as hard as you've been led to believe... My clients are always amazed by how quickly they start to feel better - and most importantly stay feeling this way. The road to recovery begins with just one step...

When we begin working together, you will quickly learn how important it is to stay focused on the here and now and process your efforts - every step of the way. Doing this, shifts your focus to the journey, rather than the destination. When you shift your focus to the journey and begin to process your efforts, your motivation rapidly increases making each step forward even easier to take!

Head over to my blog (link in bio) and discover: How To Improve Your Emotional Health In Seven Easy Steps...
https://www.helenwright.uk/blog

To your limitless happiness,
Helen.

With the school holidays over, normal service has now resumed at Phoenix HQ, so I thought I'd kick off the new term with a quick intro from me about what I do and how I can help you! I'm Helen Wright, a former inner city London-based primary school teacher and senior school leader with over 20yrs experience on the front line! I now work to support incredible teachers, just like you, to take control of your thoughts, feelings and actions, build confidence, master resilience and experience emotional freedom.

I do this using my tried and trusted science-based, Phoenix Formula™️, which will help you rapidly shift from feeling wrecked to reborn in just 8 weeks.

My promise is that in just 8 weeks, you will take back control of your emotional health and happiness, by resolving anxiety & anxiety based symptoms, resetting your mindset and rebuilding your cconfidence.

The people I work with are always blown away by how quickly they start to feel better.

I wish with all my heart that this support had been available to me when I needed it most: when I was battling with self doubt, riddled with anxiety and overcome with dread at the thought of walking into school each day.

May you know that the problem you are currently facing is not bigger than you; you can make it better and you can learn how to overcome just about any challenge you are faced with, both now and in the future.

If you're struggling and you'd like to chat to someone who truly understands what you're going through, I would love to offer you 30 minutes of my time, for free. This is an opportunity for you to offload and tell me what's going on for you at the moment, and for me to tell you how I can help you to feel better - and stay feeling this way!

To your limitless happiness,
Helen 🦋

Today I stepped out of my comfort zone and into my Magic Zone - to mark the beginning of my 44th trip around the sun! We woke up at 4.30(!) drove to the beach, donned our wetsuits, hopped on our SUPs, paddled out to sea and watched the most beautiful sunrise 🌅 It was, quite literally, awesome! Massive gratitude to - we have so much admiration for you guys; your values, your mission and your vision for the future 🤙
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👉 P.s. I have two FREE 30 minute coaching sessions up for grabs, this coming Tuesday 30th August: 12.30-13.00 & 13.00-13.30, so if you'd like a quick chat to discover how I help teachers, just like you, to step out of your comfort zone and into your Magic Zones, then DM to book or email [email protected] with your preferred time.

To your limitless happiness,
Helen 🌅

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Did you know.... I have a flourishing 🆓 Facebook group where I share bite sized pieces of my truly life changing 8 week mindset retraining programme? 👇

🧠Using a combination of science, theory and practical application, along with a timeless approach to psychology, I support teachers just like you, to completely reprogram negative or fear-based thinking and beliefs, and replace them with much more helpful, positive outlooks and behaviours.

🚒Caveat: I don't offer firefighting tools or techniques to dampen the flames.... Instead, I provide personalised education so that my clients learn how not to start the fire in the first place.

💫May you know that the problem you are currently facing is not bigger than you; you can make it better and you can learn how to overcome just about any challenge you are faced with, both now and in the future.

🙏🏼Please don't suffer in silence, you are not alone.

👉I'd love for you to join us so I've made it as easy as pie for you to do so! Follow the link in my bio; scan this QR code; or search for over on FB.

I can't wait to welcome you!

To your limitless happiness,
Helen.

🫴Pay-it-forward: tag a teacher friend in the comments or share this post with them!

Are you a teacher/school leader who feels overwhelmed by the endless demands of working in education and wants to take back control of your emotional health and happiness?

Have you considered exiting the classroom because the relentless workload is making you ill - physically and emotionally - and you're running on empty?

You're not alone.

May you know that the challenge you are currently facing is not bigger than you. It can be overcome. *Spoiler.... It's actually easier than you might expect...

👩‍🎓 I'm Helen Wright, an experienced teacher, school leader and emotional health coach.

💫 I wish with all my heart, that this support had been available to me when I needed it most: when I was battling with self doubt, riddled with anxiety and overcome with dread at the thought of walking into school each day.

♾️ I work tirelessly to support teachers - just like you, to resolve anxiety and anxiety based symptoms by showing you how to reset your mindset and rebuild your confidence.

🔑 The most effective way to reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, isn't simply to make a wish and wait for things to change; the key is to gain mastery over your emotional health. Once you master your feelings, thoughts and actions you open the door to becoming the very best version of you.

🎮 By focusing on those areas of your life which you can control and which you can influence, you will drastically reduce your stress levels and anxiety and be able to think more clearly.

👍 If you're ready to experience a profound transformation and rapidly shift from feeling wrecked to reborn in just 8 weeks, then my tried & trusted, science-based, Phoenix FormulaTM could be just the thing for you.

🌐 If you'd like to learn more, head over to my website: www.helenwright.uk or book a free, no obligation discovery call - just click on the link in my bio.

🆓If that's still a step too far, just now, why not join my free Facebook group? Guess what? The link's in my bio 😉

To your limitless happiness.
Helen 🦋

Happy August! If we've not yet met, hello, I'm Helen and I help teachers take control of their thoughts, feelings & actions; build confidence, master resilience & experience emotional freedom!

Using my tried & trusted, science-based, Phoenix Formula™️, you'll quickly discover that the problem you're currently facing isn't bigger than you, even if it feels like it is! With consistent and persistent effort, you can make it better - and you can learn how to overcome just about any challenge you are faced with, both now and in the future.

My promise is that in just 8 weeks, you will take back control of your emotional health and happiness, by resolving anxiety & anxiety based symptoms, resetting your mindset and rebuilding your confidence.

Please don't suffer in silence, you're not alone. Reach out ~ I'm here for you. Click the link in my bio to learn more, join my free Facebook community and/or book a free 30 minute consultation with me.

To your happiness!
Helen.

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Being a teacher doesn't define you! It's okay to question your career choice & ask: 'Who am I if not a teacher?'

So many of the teachers I talk to, are teetering right on the edge of burnout - often as a result of the impossible workload demands of an utterly broken system.

They say they have no time to be anything but a teacher; no time to pursue hobbies, interests or passions beyond the classroom - and this is simply NOT okay! Neither is it sustainable! I know - because this was my story too.

I now help teachers, just like you, to take back control of your life and rediscover the 'you' that you were always meant to be.

Some of those teachers choose to continue working in education, albeit with a renewed sense of self-empowerment, freedom and control over their actions and reactions. Others grow wings and leave.

If you'd like to have a chat with someone who's been there, got the t-shirt and risen through the flames, then my virtual door is always open. Click the link in my bio and be the change.

To your happiness!
Helen 🕊️

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Take control of what you can... and release the rest... The power lies with you!

Need some help with this? Let's chat!

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When I became a teacher, I always imagined working in the same school as my (then, future) children would go to. When I left teaching, I didn't expect that particular dream to materialise.

Well, I'm here to remind you that the world works in mysterious ways... Yesterday, this vision - this dream, DID come true; in an exciting and most unexpected way!

Today's lesson: dream big dreams but shift your focus to the journey - you never know where you might end up!

What are you dreaming of?

"Bloom, breathe, set yourself free. Become who you are meant to be."💫 How? 🤷‍♀️ 👇

Stop focusing on the destination and start paying attention to your journey....💡

👣It all starts with a single step. 👣And then another. 👣And another. 👣And another.... It's all about the journey you're taking - the small, regular, daily steps you choose to make - that will end up having the most dramatic and long lasting effects.

👉This is exactly how my tried & trusted, science-based Phoneix Formula™️ works.

🌸Each week, we meet live and online to work through the problems and challenges you're currently facing, using my step by step approach to overcoming anxiety-led behaviour - for good!

🌸We don't mess around with sticking plaster techniques that make you feel better in the moment; we start at your very roots, securing the foundations before rebuilding your confidence, your resilience and your self esteem.

🌸This is a journey of self discovery, ownership and deep healing; it involves story (re)writing, self celebration and internally validating your greatness.

🙏My promise is that you will walk away with your own bespoke formula to help you overcome just about any challenge you are faced with, both now and in the future.

🤩If this sounds good to you, I'd love to offer you a free 30 minute consultation via Zoom. Simply click the link in my bio and book a time that works for you. You can tell me what's going on for you at the moment, I'll tell you more about the programme and if we're a good fit, we can start planning a way forward for you.

To your happiness!
Helen 🦋

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Every Sunday I take time out to REFLECT on my efforts and successes during the past week - both big and small - and RESET for the week to come. It's a ritual I've been enjoying, consistently, for more than six years.

I simply pick up my pen and start to write.... Sometimes I begin and my mind is blank; then before I know it, I've filled a whole page!

It's a beautiful way to self-celebrate, especially when you start recalling all of the seemingly small wins, which might otherwise have slipped by unnoticed!

✍️ I warmly invite you to pour yourself a cup/glass of what you fancy, grab your pen and notebook and allow your thoughts to flow....

REFLECT
🤔 What has gone well for me this week - and why?

-You might consider; any healthy new habits; the progress you've made in a particular area of your life; anything you've done just for you; the fun you've had....

💡 Remember to process your effort - this is key!

RESET
🤔 What is my focus for the week ahead?

-Aim to list no more than 3 things.

🎯 Bonus points for sharing and inspiring others! 👇

What are you celebrating this week?

To your limitless happiness!
Helen 🤗

Unlearning is a process. It's not always easy, but I promise you: it's totally possible! I've created an 8 step programme especially for teachers & school leaders to do just this. Essentially, it's a mindset retraining programme and educational experience, designed to free you from cyclical patters of unhelpful behaviour and help you overcome problems or challenges you are currently facing.

Using skills and concepts from many modern schools of thought in positive applied psychology, including; CBT, NLP, hypnotherapy and coaching, I'll help you to create strong foundations for your emotional well-being and a healthy approach to managing challenging situations.

The Phoenix Formula™️ will give your life direction and help you to feel more in control. Its flexible approach means it can easily be adapted and applied to affect positive - and lasting change - in any area of your life.

Sounds good, doesn't it?!

When you apply the formula to yourself, you'll start to create a beautiful ripple effect amongst your friends, family, school and community - who will inherently learn through your modelling.

👉If you're ready to stop pretending that you're fine instead of asking for help, please reach out. I'd love to offer you 30 minutes of my time, for free, to talk about what's going on for you at the moment and how I can help you to move forward.

You can quickly and easily book this time with me by following the link in my bio, or send me a 👍 via DM and I'll send the link to you.

To your happiness,
Helen🪶
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From this day forth, I invite you to stop focusing your energy on the destination or a particular outcome and instead, start paying attention to your journey💡

I know how hard teaching is. I know how hard school leadership is. I know how it feels when your hard work goes unnoticed; when you're struggling to see the wood for the trees; when a lesson observation doesn't go to plan; when your mind goes blank under pressure in an important meeting, or you don't get that promotion.

I also know how good it feels, how empowering it feels to shift your focus away from the end result and reflect on your journey to this/a particular moment in time.

All too often, we focus on the outcome and forget to celebrate the journey.

I support teachers just like you: who are struggling with their confidence, anxiety, low mood, overthinking, procrastination, stress related IBS, addictive behaviour, sleep, sadness, fear, exhaustion, etc. to discover the root cause of the problem or challenge they are facing. We then work together to reset your foundations and rebuild confidence, resilience and self esteem using a tried and trusted science-based formula.

Caveat: we don't mess around with sticking plaster techniques that make you feel better in the moment!!! This is a journey of self discovery, ownership and deep healing; it involves story (re)writing, self celebration and internally validating your greatness.

My promise is that you will walk away with your own bespoke formula to help you overcome just about any challenge you are faced with, both now and in the future.

Life is far too short to suffer unnecessarily. I can help you feel better. Fancy a chat? Follow the link in my bio and book a free 30 minute consultation. Can't make the times shown? Email me: [email protected] and I will do my very best to make time for you.

To your happiness!
Helen, The Teacher Transformation Coach.