Untangle
Untangle is an online space created to make counseling more accessible and a way to reach out to the community in the little way that one can!
Everybody needs a little Monday Motivation to begin their week! SWIPE!
So much faith in me!
Gentle Reminder! β
So many things are happening in our lives. we're always planning for the future or brooding on the past.
Let's consciously try to be present and take in the moment!
Look around you, what can you see, what can you hear? do you feel something? who is around you? how are you feeling? where do you feel it?
Breathe in.
Continue!
I am filled with focus. π
I have the ability to complete the task I'm engaged in. This is possible through me!
is all about learning from our difficult times and becoming a strong and content person β
We're more than our thoughts! thoughts are only a part of the complex and beautiful mystery that is; to be human π
This let's discover parts of ourselves that we once didn't think to notice!
Let's look at our effort, our relationships, our failures every small thing that taught us things about ourselves and helped us get to know ourselves better.
We're more than our thoughts! thoughts are only a part of the complex and beautiful mystery that is; being human πpy
SWIPE FOR A REMINDER!!!
Yes! Take control of those thoughts rein them in, don't let them ruin your day!
It's a good day to have a good day, it's all about perception and acknowledging things we can control to help us better navigate and accept the things we cannot βπ»π
It's not magic, it's just you and your ability!
A mistake is a just that; a MIS(SED)-TAKE!
It doesn't mean anything else!
the best part about mistakes is it teaches us What NOT to do!
This let's accept mistakes as a part of life
Reacting to a situation/ person means using our present EMOTIONAL state to reply to a statement or event which may be IMPULSIVE, and UNHELPFUL! Causing a situation to escalate!ππ
Responding to a situation/person means LISTENING to UNDERSTANDING the context and using the INFORMATION we have to reply or respond to the situation/ person which is HELPFUL. ππ
βSo let's try and be mindful of situations in the future, let's try to
1. TAKE A PAUSE.
2. Gather THOUGHTS
3. Choose to RESPOND by considering the MOST HELPFUL way!
Just as we care for other, there are people around us that care for us. This Take a moment and look around you and notice the little things people do for you!
πππHere for September! πππ
We've all seen the news article, accurately describing the attributes of a victim. We've all seen it, sighed and moved on.
Each person behind those numbers experienced enormous pain in reaching a decision as such.
Let's move over as a community to create a safe space for expressing oneself.
let's come together and become a
π» MENTAL HEALTH ALLYπ»
1. Encourage and Model Healthy behaviours
It may be prioritizing your mental health, Seeking therapy, eating and sleeping right yourself and then encouraging your friends, family and community to do the same!
Remember; Don't just say, DO!
2. Accept others as they are, unconditionally!
Recognize the diversity in humanity and the uniqueness with which each person presents themselves. learn to make room for flaws in others. there's no room for judgement here
3. Create a safe space to talk about problems and emotions
by doing 1 and 2 you're already creating a space for healthy honest expression of thoughts, emotions and feelings. let the people in your life know you are available and present when they do come to talk to you and encourage professional help if they need it.
Your life is important :) This lets take a moment to appreciate our current self.. the lives we have created for ourselves with its up and downs.
let's acknowledge how all our experiences and decisions brought us here today to the life that is entirely the product of us!
Gratitude for being is our focus for this
let's acknowledge the everyday things we do; waking up, cooking for ourselves and our loved ones, getting the exercise, performing a task, doing the very minute everyday things to help us be as we are.
π»While we cannot control the behaviour of others, we can definitely control how we can allow others' behaviour to influence us! π»
Here are some ways:
-Set boundaries; physical and mental boundaries with the people in our life.
- Building your own sense of self: acknowledge WHO you and get to know yourself so that your identity and who you are is not shaken by the opinion of others
- Recognize that the others words and action are a reflection of THEM and not YOU
Affirmation for this week!π
A little motivation to keep you going! ππ
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One way to combat avoidance is simply ACCEPTANCE! π
We may be shying away from working towards our goals i.e. procrastination, living according to the will of others, avoiding dealing with reality and drowning ourselves with mindless substitutes such as alcohol, social media and anyway taking us FURTHER away from where we want to be!
Therapists donβt advocate acceptance of βοΈβοΈβοΈ EVERY SINGLE thought and feeling. We advocate acceptance if and when it enables us to act on our values, along with our goals and in the direction of our goals!! π»β
Let's not escape from reality this , let's do what's necessary to our emotions, thoughts and ideas without judging them.
π€―Why is avoiding bad vibes not healthy if it makes us feel good!?!
Avoidance, our best friend and worst enemy!
Happy to you!
Emotional "Outbursts", Emotional "Breakdown" etc are also terms commonly used to describe the phenomenon of EMOTIONAL REACTIVITY.
Have you experienced this before?!
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Stop and look back at your Journey. Notice how far you have come!
Even if the steps are small, they are in the right direction. Be proud of yourselfβ
Have an amazing August π€π»
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Lets Overcome Perfectionism with Lilo! ππ
Another Reminder for you today β¨
Don't let thoughts about something stop you from being true to yourself.
Thoughts such as
"I can't do it"
"I am a loser"
Can actually direct our lives, driving us in patterns of behaviour we can't seem to escape.
Here's a simple reminder to QUESTION your thoughts.
We can't avoid them as they are NORMAL to us all but we can stop to think:
π₯"how much of this automatic thought is ACTUALLY real? " π₯
P S. This is my first time trying out this format. Let me know if this is something you'd like to see more instead of my face π
~ Yours Truly
This Look beyond just your productivity/ work, acknowledge your human side, embrace your qualities that make you a person.
YOU ARE NOT A MACHINE, your worth CANNOT be measured by a formula!!
"Little Perfectionist" sounds all too familiar to me
What about you?
Perfection is a MYTH!
Nothing about perfectionism sits well with our humanness!
The cavemen first failed before they "discovered" fire!
don't be afraid of failure because a failed attempt only teaches you what NOT to do, and just a little more in the direction of WHAT TO DO!
lets change our mindset to
π» PROGRESS βPerfection!
Celebrating little steps on your journey toward your goal!