If you are struggling right now, even if itās a lovely sunny day outside, please give yourself a break. You are certainly not alone. š
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As the famous serenity prayer says: Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. When we learn to let go of what we cannot possibly control, we feel a greater sense of calm, ease and peacefulness. ā£ļø
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My latest post for @psych_today on the sensitivity paradox. Being a sensitive person can be tough, but it also brings great gifts.
I hope you enjoy it - and find your sensitivity is a core part of what makes you, you. Own it. Take pride in it.
Read now via the link in my bio.
Love,
Dan ā¤ļø
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Self compassion is a key ingredient in healing trauma, because learning that you are not bad, broken or unlovable ā and in fact are worthy of care, kindness and respect ā is key. As is developing the skill of calming, soothing and wrapping your arms around your hurt, scared and bereft little parts š
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How has your day been? I hope it has been a good one, full of calm thoughts and peaceful feelings. But for many of us, our days feel like more of a struggle, minds whirring with stressful or upsetting thoughts, bodies tense and emotions a stormy sea. If you had a rough day, try scanning back through your thoughts, checking the mental weather since you woke up. You will probably find a strong correlation between the flavour of your thoughts and how you felt.Ā Ā
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My latest post for @psych_today is on the painful, hungry-hearted feeling of having a scarcity mindset. Through an IFS lens this looks like having anxious young parts, feeling like they never have enough. And protectors being hypervigilant about any signs of scarcity or lack.
I hope you find it helpful - check out my Psychology Today blog, The Calm Self, if you would like to read more (link in bio).
Love,
Dan ā¤ļø
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If you tune into your inner monologue, what do you notice? Is it kind, helpful and encouraging ā or harsh, negative and demeaning? Noticing what flavour these thoughts take is the first step in working with your Inner Critic ā a crucial aspect of any therapy, but especially parts-based models like schema therapy or IFS š£ļø
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If you are feeling beat down right now, sending you love and strength, whatever you may be going through. š
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