Simply You Therapy - Supporting your well-being

27/11/2025

⭐️ Cognitive distortions are habitual, irrational thought patterns that skew how we interpret reality, often fuelling anxiety, depression, and stress. They are automatic, exaggerated ways of thinking that make situations seem worse than they are, and learning to recognise them is the first step toward reframing thoughts more constructively. Cognitive distortions are inaccurate or biased ways of thinking that negatively influence emotions and behaviours. While occasional distorted thinking is normal, repeated patterns reinforce negative beliefs and emotional distress.

26/11/2025

⭐️ Mindfulness and mindlessness - they are almost opposites, but both play interesting roles in how we live and think:

⭐️ Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present. We are aware of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgement.

⭐️ Mindlessness - we operate on autopilot, without conscious awareness of what we are doing or experiencing.

24/11/2025

We all can put water and food out to help 🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔

Please continue to put water & food out throughout the winter. Not all hogs hibernate but ultimately, It will help smaller hogs put on that extra weight they need to get through the season.

Meaty cat/kitten/puppy/small dog kibble or wet food food is great, it doesn’t have to be expensive hedgehog food. 🦔🩷😊

Thank you 🙏🏼

24/11/2025

⭐️ Monday Motivation

⭐️ Your subconscious is your greatest ally. Speak to it with kindness today.

23/11/2025

⭐️ Emotional self-care means intentionally nurturing your inner world-recognising, processing, and managing emotions in ways that protect your mental well-being. It's about building resilience, reducing stress, and creating balance in your daily life.

⭐️ Emotional self-care is the practice of tending to your feelings, acknowledging them without judgment, and creating habits that support emotional stability. It helps prevent burnout, strengthens relationships, and improves overall mental health. While physical self-care focuses on the body (sleep, nutrition, exercise), emotional self-care focuses on your inner state-thoughts, feelings, and reactions.

22/11/2025

❤️ Just a gentle reminder - you are not alone. Support is out there, and people genuinely care. Talking to someone can make all the difference - you don't have to carry it all by yourself. ❤️

21/11/2025

⭐️ Attachment styles are patterns of how people connect and relate to others, shaped by early caregiver relationships. Psychologists generally identify four main styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganised.

⭐️ Understanding your style can help you recognise triggers, improve communication, and build healthier connections.

20/11/2025

⭐️ Feeling overwhelmed can be really tough-it's like your mind is juggling too many balls at once and you're worried one might drop. You don't have to push through it alone. You don't need to fix everything right now. Sometimes the best step is simply giving yourself space to breathe.

⭐️ Here are a few gentle strategies that sometimes help when things feel too much:

✅ Pause for a breath: Try a slow inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Even one round can calm your nervous system.

✅ Brain dump: Write down everything swirling in your head-tasks, worries, random thoughts. Seeing them on paper often makes them feel more manageable.

✅ Tiny prioritisation: Pick just one thing that matters most today. Give yourself permission to let the rest wait.

✅ Step away briefly: Even a 5-minute walk outside or looking out the window can reset your perspective.

✅ Soothing input: Music, a podcast, or even silence-whatever helps you feel grounded.

19/11/2025

⭐️ Mindfulness helps you create distance from thoughts by observing them without judgment, recognising they are not facts, and letting them pass rather than clinging to them.

⭐️ Mindfulness teaches that thoughts are mental events, not truths. By noticing them without automatically believing them, you reduce their power.

17/11/2025

⭐️ Begin this Monday with a pause for your inner self. When the mind finds stillness, clarity follows, and from that clarity, new possibilities can unfold.

16/11/2025

14/11/2025

What a great Christmas present, please support our wildlife 🦔🎄❤️

🦔📕🎁Christmas Presents 🎁📕🦔

🦔 Got little ones who love animals? Help them meet the UK’s most loved (and most endangered) mammal—the hedgehog!
Local educator, enthusiast, and rescuer Lynda Brignall has written two brilliant children’s books:
📘 When I Go Out at Night (£11)
📗 When I Come Out in the Day (£12)

Beautifully illustrated by Megan Last and perfect for kids and grandkids.
📦 Postage extra.
✍️ All books ordered now will be signed by Lynda herself!
📩 Order directly via page “When I Go Out at Night” or email whenigooutatnight@gmail.com

Let’s help the next generation fall in love with hedgehogs—and keep them safe for years to come 🦔💚