Colour Me Alive Collective

27/11/2021

25/11/2021

PROGRESS IS NOT LINEAR!
Success, achievement, growth and progress itself is not a straight line in one direction but rather requires a step or two backwards, a few steps sideways, some circular motions and zigzagging to move forward toward reaching your goal!

24/11/2021

Showing yourself the patience, grace and kindness you would a friend can go a long way in improving your relationship with yourself and is a form of self-care!

23/11/2021

Welcome to Week 4 of our 'Here to Help' Video Series, where our Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Adrianna asks your questions about the Inner Critic. Tune in to discover how Self-Efficacy can improve our self-esteem and find out small steps you can take to feel more fulfilled in life!

20/11/2021

Trust your gut!

18/11/2021

A gentle reminder that you are not your thoughts!

17/11/2021

Listening to your self-talk and identifying harsh, repetitive thoughts that are showing up will make it easier for you to know when your Inner Critic is talking. When we can notice and acknowledge the Inner Critic is showing up, we separate from it. So listening to our self-talk will also help us distinguish our Wise Mind from our Inner Critic! Tapping into our Wise Mind is essential for wellbeing and vitality!

16/11/2021

Welcome to Week 3 of our 'Here to Help' Video Series, where our Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Adrianna asks your questions about the Inner Critic. Tune in to discover how Self-Compassion can quieten the Inner Critic and find out small steps you can take to treat yourself with kindness!

11/11/2021

In our 'Here to Help' series, a follower asked an important question this week.
'How do I know if it's my inner critic talking or if I'm just being realistic?'

What an excellent question! How do we if it's our inner critic telling us we are not good enough, destined to fail or not ready? How can we be sure it's not the voice of reason?

The Inner Critic is typically is: Repetitive, makes us feel like its voice is to be commanded, obeyed and followed, is self-deprecating...

WHEREAS

Realistic thinking is: Flexible and forward moving, focuses on solutions, is embodied 'We get a gut feeling etc.' and comes from a place of self-support!

10/11/2021

Gently acknowledging the Inner Critic as it shows up can help you to unhook from it. When we battle with our Inner Critic, its voice grows louder. By saying, 'Here's the Inner Critic telling me I am not good enough'. It creates a bit of distance between us and the thought, which stops the voice from dominating us.

09/11/2021

Welcome to Week 2 of our 'Here to Help' Video Series, where our Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Adrianna asks your questions about the Inner Critic. Tune in to discover how the Inner Critic affects our resilience and find out small steps you can take to unhook from the critic's voice!

05/11/2021

Wishing everybody a weekend full of self-love!

03/11/2021

Naming your critic allows you to see it for what it is. When you name your critic, it loses some of its power because you acknowledge that you are not your thoughts. Labelling your experience helps you to steady and calm your mind!

02/11/2021

Welcome to Week 1 of our 'Here to Help' Video Series, where our Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Adrianna asks your questions about the Inner Critic. Tune in to find out where the Inner Critic comes from and find out small steps you can take to silence the critic's voice!

01/11/2021

Every Tuesday this month, our Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Health Coach Adrianna, answers your questions about mental health and well-being! Tune in tomorrow for part one of our Here to Help series!

26/10/2021

Check out this month's blog by our Psychologist Keelin where she discusses small steps we can take towards boosting our mood this winter.

https://www.colourmealivecollective.com/post/happy-hormones-what-they-are-and-how-to-activate-them

Hormones are chemicals produced by various glands in our bodies. They go through the bloodstream, acting as messengers and playing a part in many bodily processes. One of these important functions is helping to regulate our mood. Certain hormones are known to help promote joy, pleasure, and happines...

20/10/2021

Kind self-talk has many proven benefits and can be practiced in many ways. It can be gently acknowledging your stress and saying to yourself, 'This is tough.' It could be complimenting yourself on completing a difficult task or talking to yourself as you would a friend. Set aside a moment today to say something nourishing to yourself :)