Posts Tagged ‘mindset’
Does Criticism Imply Judgement?
There are many types of criticism, but for the purpose of this post, I will deal with the two main types – constructive criticism and negative criticism. But what separates criticism from judgement? Being a writer, I’m paying particular attention to the criticism or judgement we receive when publishing our work. Difference between criticism and…
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10 tips to improve your mental health
1. Coffee in your favourite mug Start your day with a cup of coffee. Coffee consumption lowers rates of depression, but if you cannot consume caffeine, try something like green tea, or (my favourite) white tea. Have a special mug that is yours and hold it in both your hands and take in the moment.…
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Are you stuck?
Do you sometimes find yourself stuck in a rut? Does it feel like you’re wading through treacle and not making any headway? Maybe you’re stuck in a relationship that you know isn’t right for you. Perhaps stuck in a dead-end job but feel your hands are tied because you need the money. If you remain…
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Is Memoir Writing A Form of Therapy?
In my hours of research on ‘how to write a memoir’ last year, I often came across articles criticising memoir writers for using it as a form of therapy. I have pondered over this in recent times, since my memoir did actually end up being very therapeutic, albeit ‘accidentally’. It showed me how I had…
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Stick Stigma
Hello, I thought I would write a blog to take my mind away from tomorrow’s launch party and the stomach-lurching thought that I’m making a speech! Don’t pity the stick! I often talk about the stigma of mental health, but there are many things that have stigma surrounding them that I think we only notice…
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Can a Leopard Change Its Spots?
Can we change ourselves?
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