Lesley Butlin Psychotherapy, Coaching & Supervision

04/09/2025

A gentle reminder: You are not defined by your struggles, but by how you choose to rise. Be kind to your mind today. What's one small act of self-care you can do for yourself? ☀️

My self care was a walk in the sunshine and noticing the autumn crocus.

01/09/2025

A new month...Hello September.
Self care is not selfish.
Looking through the calendar below, what activities appeal to you?

I quite like the idea of time for something I really enjoy, and time to do nothing. Which will you do?

31/08/2025

Sometimes we need reminders to feel the feelings, and account that closure has already happened. This allows us to stop waiting and move on slowly.
I needed to hear this today!

28/08/2025

I talk frequently about the power of vulnerability.
How when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, we can make real connections with ourselves and others.

Today I find Steve Bartlett saying the same thing.

Do you feel able to be vulnerable with certain people in your life?

Something I've learnt from doing the podcast is that you will only ever feel a sense of connection with other's through being vulnerable. It's as simple as that.

Vulnerability is at the heart of every human connection.

Something I've learnt from doing the podcast is that you will only ever feel a sense of connection with others through being vulnerable. It's as simple as that.

20/08/2025

I have been looking at the art of Ikigai- roughly translates from Japanese as 'our reason for being'
The blue zones, where people are living longer and happier have some great principles.
Social Motion is one of them:

07/08/2025

This is so important-
Can you find time to play today?

04/08/2025

Here’s a lesson from one of the happiest countries in the world
So don't wait for the storm to pass, get outside now.

01/08/2025

Haven't shared a Friday funny for ages, but thought this one, many of my followers may appreciate..

31/07/2025

Sometimes my work is incredible.
I see great change, I see people move from anxious and depressed to happier and joyful.
I witness people leaving trauma and moving into a place of contentment.

Yesterday I was discussing Poly Vagal Theory ( a relatively new theory in the therapy world) with a retired scientist that was learning and understanding the importance of the Poly Vagal Nerve in the 1980s.

Just a reminder that we can always be learning whatever age we are....

Grateful I do a job I love.

30/07/2025

Sometimes its the very simple things that can make a huge difference:
When did you last take a few minutes to listen to the birds?

23/07/2025

A phrase I am thinking about today:

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but
people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou

19/07/2025

Have you let out your Inner Child today?
Maybe time for Hopscotch or to splash in the puddles....