This past week I made the decision to have my hair lopped off. I've been visiting a hairdresser roughly every 3 months since coming out of hospital, each time having about an inch taken off my quite long hair. I'd noticed my hair didn't grow very quickly and invariably looked quite thin and split. I … Continue reading Symbolism and Ritual
Author: sarahshealthmatters
Life can be hard and throw things at you which seem insurmountable. I hit a point in my life where I didn't feel I could overcome the challenges I was presented with and I longed for everything to just stop. Clawing back from this place is an everyday struggle which I share with you the reader in the hopes that if you are suffering too... you know you are not alone xxx
Normality
Normal no longer exists. Finding a new normal is tougher than you'd think. Having experienced physical, mental, and spiritual extremes in my health adventures, I am acutely aware of consciously exploring my new 'normal' connection. There is a delicate space for balance in my physical life... A space which forms a threshold between doing too … Continue reading Normality
Victimhood
Sharing thoughts on mental health topics. https://youtu.be/xSXEeb2yiB0
Touching Base
WOW! What a whirlwind of a year it's been. The last contribution I made to my blog regarding my personal traumatic experience (PAIN) was back in June/July 2018. Preceding that point my blog had taken me on a voyage of discovery which led to certain conclusions. Conclusions which helped me reach a point of clarity … Continue reading Touching Base
Wrapping up Stress Management
Stress Management ~ Wrapping it Up A Day in the Life of Stress: Wrapping it Up Life is full of daily chores and obligations, but they’re nothing to worry about. They’re simply an integral part of your life, just as you too are part of the bigger picture. Keeping up and seeing yourself as part of … Continue reading Wrapping up Stress Management
Managing Stress with Achieved Goals
Stress Management ~ Achieving Goals A Day in the Life of Stress: Achieving Goals To achieve your goals you must first create time to put them into action, otherwise they will soon become little more than wishful thoughts that can never be fulfilled. With the best intentions in the world your well laid out plans can … Continue reading Managing Stress with Achieved Goals
Managing Stress with Goal Setting
Stress Management ~ Setting Goals A Day in the Life of Stress: Setting Goals You probably have a good idea of how you would like your life to run and imagine it could only be a dream – but by setting a few goals it doesn’t have to be. Setting goals is harder than it sounds. … Continue reading Managing Stress with Goal Setting
Managing Stress through Daily Chores
Stress Management ~ Daily Chores A Day in the Life of Stress: Daily Chores When you are feeling stressed, even the most regular and simple chores can seem like a heavy burden, but do you need to do it all yourself? Daily chores are a part of life. They are inescapable and must be done, that’s … Continue reading Managing Stress through Daily Chores
Managing Stress by Updating Skills
Stress Management ~ Updating Skills A Day in the Life of Stress: Updating Skills It’s not always easy to confront change but if you have the courage to stretch your mind you may find that it opens up a world of new possibilities. If your job is in a fast-moving industry or one where precise regulations … Continue reading Managing Stress by Updating Skills
Managing Stress through Problem Solving
Stress Management ~ Problem Solving A Day in the Life of Stress: Problem Solving Learning how to solve problems can be a useful tool in understanding difficult situations. Situations that seem too complex to understand can be resolved with ease. You might think that problem solving is only something that you perform at work, but in … Continue reading Managing Stress through Problem Solving
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