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Well-being and positive thoughts. The page is hopefully reaching out to the community which is the aim. sending love and hugs. Kind regards steve

This page was set up to help and understand why you feel the way you do, I’m training to be a psychologist that I’m 2years into it, I cannot give advice but always here to listen and point you in the right direction as there are some really good charities that can offer some help. I myself have suffered with ptsd over 25yrs and after learning how to cope and manage the symptoms, an opportunity has given me the positive outlook to help others that suffer from anxiety and depression and of course ptsd. There are some ways of understanding anxiety and how or why it affects you and how to control the situation
I hope you get something from the page, even if it helps one person.

14/10/2025

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13/10/2025

I am tired...

Ana sat at her desk, her eyes glued to the screen, but her mind was a thousand miles away. Every day felt heavier than the last, and when her friend asked how she was doing, she gave the usual answer, "I'm just tired." Her friend smiled sympathetically, assuming it was just another long day. But the truth was, Ana's exhaustion had little to do with sleep.

Behind her words, there was so much more overwhelming stress, the weight of feeling unseen, and battles she couldn’t put into words. Ana was mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, and carrying burdens no one knew about. Yet, like many of us, she masked it with the simplest phrase: “I’m tired.”

How often have we said the same, when we’re really aching on the inside? When “I’m tired” becomes a code for “I don’t have the energy to explain the storm in my mind”?

We live in a world where so many people, like Ana, hide their struggles behind smiles, polite nods, and quiet reassurances. They don’t open up, not because they don’t want to, but because it feels safer to keep the pain inside. Maybe it's fear of being judged, or maybe they don’t want to be a burden. So, “I’m tired” becomes the shield they carry around.

But this quiet suffering doesn’t have to be faced alone. And if you're reading this, you probably know someone like Ana, someone who says they're tired, but you can feel there's more.

Here are a few ways to help those silently struggling:

Be a safe space
Listen without interrupting
Check in regularly
Offer support without waiting for them to ask
Be patient, don’t push
Validate their feelings
Respect their boundaries
Offer to spend quiet time together
Send thoughtful messages to show you care
Encourage them to engage in self-care
Avoid giving unsolicited advice
Reassure them that it’s okay to feel what they feel
Be consistent in your presence, not just during crisis moments
Celebrate small wins with them
Remind them they are not alone

Sometimes, it’s the simplest things, being present, being kind or just being there that can make a world of difference. So, the next time someone tells you they’re tired, look a little closer. You might be the person they didn’t know they needed.
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12/10/2025

The emotional well being strategies

The emotional well being strategies for dealing with feelings of anxiety, being overwhelmed, and exhaustion. Here's a breakdown of the advice given:

Feeling Anxious
When you're feeling anxious, the image suggests:
1. Breathe Deep: Taking deep breaths can help calm your mind and body.
2. Find a Safe Space: Seek out a place where you feel secure and comfortable.
3. Remember This is Temporary: Remind yourself that the feeling of anxiety will pass.
4. Try Grounding Techniques: Use methods like focusing on your senses to stay present and grounded.

Feeling Overwhelmed
If you're feeling overwhelmed, the following
strategies are recommended:
1. Be Kind to Yourself: Avoid self-criticism and treat yourself with compassion.
2. Identify and Accept Control: Recognize what you can and cannot control.
3. Identify Your Priorities: Determine what is most important and focus on those tasks.
4. Focus on Your Top 3: Concentrate on your top three priorities and let everything else wait.

Feeling Exhausted
For those feeling exhausted, the image advises:
1. Practice Self-Care: Engage in activities that nurture your well-being.
2. Take a Break with No Distractions: Allow yourself to rest without any interruptions.
3. Have a Nap or Rest: Take a short nap or simply rest to recharge.
4. Move Your Body: Engage in physical activity to boost your energy levels.

This guide offers practical and actionable steps to help manage and alleviate these common emotional states. It's a useful resource for anyone looking to improve their mental well-being.🤗🤗

11/10/2025

Trigger tree and how to practice it

John is a 28-year-old software engineer who has always been self-conscious about his appearance. Growing up, he was often teased for being overweight, and these experiences left a lasting impact on his self-esteem. As an adult, John has worked hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but he's still sensitive to comments about his looks. Whenever someone makes a remark about his weight or appearance, even if it's well-intentioned, John feels a wave of anxiety and shame. To manage it, he practices trigger tree.

Step 1: Identify Your Trigger

When people comment on john's looks, especially regarding his weight.

Step 2: List the Feeling

He feels embarrassed, anxious, and ashamed when someone comments on his appearance. These feelings are often accompanied by a sense of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

Step 3: List the Fear

He fears that others judge him solely based on his appearance and that they see him as unattractive or unworthy. He is afraid that these comments confirm his own negative beliefs about himself.

Step 4: What is the Root Cause/Source?

Root cause of john's sensitivity to comments about his appearance stems from his childhood experiences of being bullied and body-shamed. These experiences created deep-seated insecurities about his body and self-worth.

Step 5: List the Insecurities

- Fear of not being good enough or attractive enough.
- Concern that others judge him negatively based on his appearance.
- Worry that his weight will always be a source of shame and embarrassment.

Step 6: What is Out of Your Control?

- Other people's opinions and comments about his appearance.
- Societal standards and expectations regarding body image.

Step 7: What is In Your Control?

- His response to comments about his appearance.
- How he perceives and values himself.
- Effort he puts into maintaining his physical and mental health.
- His ability to set boundaries and communicate his feelings if comments are hurtful.

Step 8: How Can You Soothe Yourself Right Now?

- John can practice deep breathing exercises to calm his anxiety.
- He can remind himself of the progress he's made in his health journey and the aspects of himself that he is proud of.
- John can engage in positive self-talk, affirming his worth and abilities beyond physical appearance.
- He can also reach out to a supportive friend or family member to talk about his feelings and gain reassurance.

Step 9: Write a Mantra to Practice Acceptance

"I am more than my appearance. My value is defined by who I am, not how I look. I choose to embrace and love myself as I am."

By practicing this exercise, John can gradually build resilience against his trigger and cultivate a healthier, more accepting relationship with himself.🤗🤗

06/10/2025

Anger is often just the tip of the iceberg.

Beneath it lie deeper emotions, hurt, fear, shame, frustration, or sadness, that go unnoticed. The Anger Iceberg Worksheet helps you explore what’s really driving your anger, making it easier to understand and manage.

1. Identify the Trigger: What made you angry?

2. Look Beneath the Surface: What emotions are hiding underneath?

3. Challenge Your Thoughts: Are your reactions based on assumptions or past experiences?

4. Find Healthy Coping Strategies: Express, reflect, and respond instead of reacting.

By working through the Anger Iceberg, you gain self-awareness and emotional control. Instead of just managing anger, you start healing what’s underneath.🤗🤗

05/10/2025

You’re feeling overwhelmed

exhausted, or heartbroken. You gather the courage to share your pain, only to be met with:

"Just stay positive!"
"Everything happens for a reason!"
"Others have it worse!"

Suddenly, your pain feels invalidated. Instead of being supported, you're expected to suppress your emotions and put on a smile. This is toxic positivity, the belief that we must maintain a positive mindset no matter what, even at the cost of ignoring real emotions.

Why Toxic Positivity is Harmful

Suppresses Real Emotions: Healing requires acknowledging and processing pain, not avoiding it.

Creates Shame: It makes people feel guilty for struggling, as if they’re "failing" at being positive.

Blocks True Support: People need empathy, not forced optimism.

Delays Healing: Pain that isn’t processed doesn’t disappear, it lingers and grows.

What Helps Instead?

Validate Emotions: "I hear you. It’s okay to feel this way."

Encourage Expression: "You don’t have to be positive right now. I’m here for you."

Allow Space for Healing: Grief, pain, and struggles are part of being human. You’re allowed to feel them.🤗🤗

04/10/2025

Anger is a natural and powerful emotion, but it often hides deeper feelings like hurt, fear, guilt, or overwhelm. When we don’t take the time to understand what’s beneath our anger, we risk reacting impulsively in ways that may cause regret or harm relationships. By pausing and identifying what we’re truly feeling, we gain control over our emotions and can respond more effectively. Simple techniques like deep breathing, stretching, or journaling can help calm the nervous system and provide clarity before reacting. Reframing thoughts, asking whether a situation is truly a crisis or just a difficult moment, can also help us shift from frustration to problem-solving.

Regulating anger is essential for maintaining emotional well-being, improving communication, and reducing stress. Anger itself isn’t bad, it’s a signal that something needs attention. By acknowledging and addressing the emotions beneath it, we can transform anger into a tool for self-awareness and growth. Instead of letting it control us, we can use it to set boundaries, express our needs, and navigate challenges with clarity and compassion.🤗🤗

28/09/2025

Some days, deep breathing just doesn’t cut it, and that’s okay. I’ve learned that coping isn’t one-size-fits-all. For me, it's a mix of listening to music that matches my mood, journaling my messy thoughts without judgment, and stepping outside for a short walk to clear my head. Sometimes I doodle, sometimes I vent to a trusted friend, and other times I just need to sit with a cozy blanket and a warm drink. The key? Choosing what actually works for me in that moment, not what I should do. Coping is personal, and it’s powerful when we honour that.🤗🤗

22/09/2025

Overthinking feels like a never ending loop. You replay conversations, analyze outcomes, predict futures that haven’t even happened yet, and drown in a sea of “what ifs.” You’re not just thinking, you’re stuck in your thoughts.

And the hardest part? It feels like control. Like if you think long enough, hard enough, you’ll prevent bad things from happening. But overthinking rarely brings peace. It brings exhaustion, indecision, anxiety, self-doubt. It costs you time, sleep, joy, and presence.

You miss out on moments right in front of you because your mind is ten steps ahead or three years behind.

Overthinking whispers, “Just figure it out,” but the answer never comes in the way you hope. That’s why learning to say goodbye to overthinking matters. Because you deserve a mind that feels like a home, not a battleground. Because peace isn’t found in perfection or control, it’s found in trust. Because clarity doesn't come from thinking more, it comes from thinking less, and feeling more.

Saying goodbye to overthinking isn’t a one-time event. It’s a gentle practice. A shift. A returning. Again and again. You’re not failing if your thoughts still race. You’re healing if you start to notice them, pause, and choose differently, even once. You are allowed to rest. To not have it all figured out. To live life without rehearsing every possible disaster in your head. You are not your thoughts. And you are allowed to let them go.🤗🤗

21/09/2025

Thought of the day 😊
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