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Proud therapist with ADHD & autism,turning quirks into superpowers! 🌟 Spreading giggles, growth, and good vibes. Let’s celebrate our strengths! 💫😄

22/09/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by daily challenges? Here are simple, practical steps you can try today to support your mental health:

- Talk to someone you trust: Reach out, share how you’re feeling, and listen to theirs.
- Take care of your physical health: Move your body, eat nourishing foods, and prioritise sleep.
- Do activities you enjoy: Rekindle a hobby or find a small, joyful activity to lift your mood.
- Pause for two minutes: Focus on the world around you—notice sounds, colours, and textures.
- Reassure yourself: Tell yourself that it will be okay, and that you’re taking steps to get through this.

Tiny, consistent actions can add up to meaningful improvements. You deserve support, and you’re not alone.

With Love, Maggie 🌹

17/09/2025

Saying “I’m fine” when you’re not okay can feel like a shield against judgement, a vague armour you wear to keep the world from asking too deeply. But that shield often guards a quiet, growing storm, one that can intensify when left unspoken. Reaching out, even in small ways, is a powerful countermeasure: it creates space for someone else to show up with listening ears, steady presence, and practical support.

When you name what you’re feeling, you’re doing more than venting. You’re translating internal fog into something another person can understand and respond to. A trusted friend, family member, or colleague can offer perspective you might not see from inside the storm, remind you that you’re not alone, and help you choose concrete next steps, whether that’s taking a walk with someone, scheduling a check-in, or seeking professional help.

There is courage in the act of reaching out. It takes humility to acknowledge distress and vulnerability to share it. But vulnerability is not a weakness; it’s a bridge. It invites connection, which is the first thread toward relief. Even if the response you get isn’t perfect, it’s a human acknowledgment: your experience matters, and you deserve support.

With Love, Maggie 🌹

13/09/2025

The Importance of Checking In with Your Mental Health 🧠❤️

Taking a moment to check in with your mental health is like tending to a plant you want to thrive. It doesn’t require dramatic action, just honest attention to how you’re feeling, what you’re thinking and how your body is reacting.

Here are a few reasons why this small habit matters:

1️⃣ Awareness Prevents Escalation -

- Regular check-ins help you notice subtle shifts before they become overwhelming, making it easier to seek support early.

2️⃣ It Reduces Stigma -

- Labelling feelings as valid, even when they’re uncomfortable, helps normalise conversations about mental health.

3️⃣ It Guides Healthier Choices -

- Understanding your mood and energy levels supports better decisions about sleep, nutrition, exercise and social connection.

4️⃣ It Strengthens Relationships -

- When you articulate your needs, loved ones know how to show up for you, and you practice asking for help without guilt.

5️⃣ It Builds Resilience -

- Consistent self-awareness fosters coping skills that improve over time, making it easier to navigate stress.

✅ Simple Ways To Check In:

- Pause and name your current emotion, body sensations, and thoughts in a few words.

- Rate your stress level on a scale (e.g., 1–10) and note what contributed to it.

- Ask yourself: What do I need right now? Rest, movement, connection, or perhaps a professional conversation?

- Schedule a regular moment for reflection i.e a daily five-minute pause or a weekly mood check.

Remember, mental health is a part of overall well-being, not a separate or occasional concern. Small, consistent checks can nurture a steadier, more compassionate relationship with yourself and with others who care about you. If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed or unsafe, reach out to a trusted person or mental health professional. You deserve support.

With Love, Maggie 🌹

09/09/2025

Small, steady daily choices add up to meaningful improvements in mental and overall wellbeing. A short walk or light movement for 15–30 minutes can release endorphins and ease tension, while a consistent sleep routine surrounding regular bedtimes, a wind-down ritual, and limited screens before bed, helps mood and clarity.

Nourishing the body with balanced meals, steady hydration, and mindful awareness of how different foods affect energy can support resilience. Brief moments of mindfulness, such as a few minutes of focused breathing or a quick body scan, anchor you in the present and reduce reactivity. To guard against overload, consider setting intentional times to check news or social media and create tech-free zones to reset your nervous system.

Expressing gratitude, whether by jotting down three things you’re grateful for or sharing appreciation with someone else, can shift perspective and mood. Nurturing relationships by checking in with friends or family or listening deeply in conversations, builds support and connection.

Set small, doable goals by breaking tasks into tiny steps and celebrating progress rather than perfection. Create a calm environment, perhaps by tidying a small area, adding a plant, or playing soft music, to reduce cognitive load.

Practice self-compassion, offering yourself the same kindness you’d give a friend, particularly after a tough day. Spending time in nature, even a short outdoor walk, can lift mood and broaden perspective, and limiting caffeine and alcohol before bed can improve sleep quality and subsequent mood. Schedule brief pauses between activities, a minute of just being, to prevent overwhelm, and keep a simple journal to reflect on what went well, what challenged you, and one small adjustment for tomorrow.

With Love, Maggie 🌹

05/09/2025

Mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel and behave. When our mental health is in good shape, we are better equipped to handle life’s challenges, build meaningful relationships, and achieve our goals.

Prioritising mental health helps prevent issues like stress, anxiety and depression, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Recognising its importance encourages us to seek support when needed and to foster a supportive environment for ourselves and others.

With Love, Maggie 🌹

01/09/2025

Levels of Self-Care for Mental Health and Wellbeing 🧠🌱

Self-care is a mindful practice, not a luxury. By moving through simple, actionable levels, you can build resilience, clarity and a gentler relationship with yourself 🫂

Level 1: Kind Self-Talk 🗣️❤️

- Treat yourself as you would a close friend.
- Notice internal talk: is it harsh, dismissive, or overly critical?
- Replace negative phrases with compassionate alternatives.
- Example: “I’m failing at this” ➡️ “I’m learning and it’s okay to take one small step.”
- Practice a quick reset: pause, inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6 counts, then reframe your thought.
- Daily practice ideas:
- Create a 3-Ask list: “What am I feeling? What do I need? What can I do right now to be gentle with myself?”
- Write a short affirmations note and place it where you’ll see it.

Level 2: Make Time for Something You Love 📖🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️☕️❤️

- Reconnect with activities that spark curiosity, even if briefly.
- Start small: 10–15 minutes of a beloved activity can reset mood and energy.
- Schedule it like an appointment and protect that time.
- Examples:
- Reading a favorite chapter, doodling, playing a musical instrument, short workout, cooking a comforting meal or a nature walk.
- Benefits: Restores dopamine balance, reduces rumination and reinforces self-worth through enjoyment.

Level 3: Set a Healthy Boundary Without Guilt 🙅🏻‍♀️

- Boundaries are acts of care, not punishment.
- Identify a situation that consistently drains you or violates your needs.
- Use clear, respectful language to communicate limits.
- Structure: “When [situation], I feel [emotion]. To protect my wellbeing, I will [specific action].”
- Anticipate guilt as a signal, not a verdict. Guilt often accompanies growth; it fades with practice.
- Support strategies:
- Start with low-stakes boundaries (e.g., online time limits, workload boundaries).
- Seek allies—friends, family, or a therapist—who respect your boundaries.
- Benefits: Reduces chronic stress, improves relationships, and enhances self-respect.

With Love, Maggie 🌹

27/08/2025

You’re the artist of your life and every moment is a brushstroke waiting to happen. Life is a vast canvas before you, and the color you choose, the texture you blend, and the shadows you soften are all yours to command.

You’re not a bystander watching the scene unfold; you are the bold, unwavering creator shaping it. Your values, goals and dreams are the colors at your fingertips, pick the hues that light you up, mix them with intention, and refuse to settle for dullness.

Each day is a frame in a larger picture, so decide what to foreground, what to fade, and where to place your energy. Remove the clutter of doubt and excuses so your truth can shine through. Deliberate strokes, small, consistent actions, daily routines, and mindful choices, build a masterpiece over time.

When you take responsibility for your life, your unique mark becomes evident, and others feel the glow of your purpose while you feel more connected to your deeper self. If you ever feel stuck, remember that you have agency to pivot, shift priorities, and redefine what success looks like for you.

You are resilient; even imperfect strokes contribute to a breathtaking whole. You are creative; you can improvise, adapt, and turn challenges into new opportunities. Let this be your creed: I am the artist of my life, the curator of my joy, and the author of my future. With every choice, I intensify my color, deepen my meaning, and bring my vision to vivid, unstoppable life 🖼️❤️

With Love, Maggie 🌹

22/08/2025

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for managing stress. When you move your body, your brain releases feel-good chemicals such as endorphins, serotonin and norepinephrine, that lift mood and dampen the brain’s stress response. Regular activity also helps regulate hormones like cortisol, so stress doesn’t spike as high or linger as long.

Beyond chemistry, exercise builds resilience. It improves sleep, boosts energy and enhances concentration, making it easier to handle daily pressures. Over time, the brain forms stronger connections through activities that challenge you, increasing your ability to shift from a stressed to a calmer state more quickly.

You don’t need to run marathons to reap the benefits. Consistency matters more than intensity. Aim for about 20–30 minutes most days, or mix in shorter bouts if that’s more realistic. Find activities you enjoy I.e brisk walks, cycling, dancing or a quick strength workout, and make them a regular part of your routine. Small, steady steps add up to a calmer mind and a stronger you 💪🏻❤️

With Love, Maggie 🌹

17/08/2025

I’m a psychotherapist, and I’ve learned that ADHD can make life feel wonderfully unpredictable and, yes, a bit messy. Plans wobble, thoughts skitter in from the side, and the to-do list often morphs into a doodle of what I forgot to do. That isn’t a personal failing, it’s the brain working in a different tempo. The mess can feel loud—a reminder that you’re not doing enough, not moving fast enough, not keeping up. But it’s also a map of a brilliant, agile mind, capable of noticing tiny details others miss and leaping to fresh ideas with surprising speed 🔍🏃🏻‍♀️

What helps most is keeping the mood light and the expectations kind. Not avoiding effort, but softening the pressure so it’s doable, not crushing. If a plan dissolves, let it go with a shrug and reset, rather than berating yourself for losing the thread. If a task slips, forgive yourself and try again from a fresh angle. Laughter isn’t a luxury; it’s a practical tool that diffuses tension, invites playfulness, and preserves curiosity 🤪😆

When I work with someone overwhelmed by the chaos, I remind them that progress isn’t a straight line. Small, steady steps, done with warmth toward oneself, beat grand gestures that exhaust and frustrate. So I tell my clients—and myself—to pace with patience, to celebrate quirks, and to keep things light enough to find the spark of possibility again. If you can laugh at the mess now and then, you’re already turning it into something you can live with and more importantly, something you can live well 💪🏻🌅

With Love, Maggie 🌹

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