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My apologies for not having 'blogged' for a while - I have been busy in my other life, assisting my husband with his marketing business. We have had a really busy couple of weeks as we have been organising, and then manning a stand at a trade exhibition in Birmingham which has been good fun, but quite exhausting!
One of the perks of being in Birmingham was that we were able to go and see Olly, my eldest, who has just started at Birmingham Conservatoire (see earlier blogs). I am glad to say that he is thriving, has made loads of friends, and his really enjoying student life despite his mother's fears. It seems he is now with 'his people', fellow musicians who all speak a similar language, and he is loving it. Nevertheless I do think that the whole experience has been a little bit of a shock to him, as when he was attending his small rural high school he always stood out as a really talented musician, and was used to receiving praise on a regular basis. Now everything is different, he is a small fish in a very large pond, and all around him are the most talented musicians in the country, so he is just one amongst many. But I really feel, that knowing his character, he will rise to this challenge and relish the opportunity to work towards his dream of becoming a professional musician.
We all have those times in life that seem to be so challenging at the time, and sometimes we can look back and wonder how we managed to get through. But my belief is that every single one of us has the strength and resources within them to overcome challenges, and to benefit from them in the long-run.
Sometimes, however, we do not feel that we have this strength within us, but I have found that hypnotherapy can be very powerful in giving us that sense of courage and determination, and we can then go on to achieve almost anything we want.
If you would like to find out more about this wonderful therapy, please email me on wendy@wendychalk.co.uk.
Best wishes,
Wendy x
Friday, 19 October 2012
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Wellbeing in mind and body
I read in the 'East Anglian Daily Times' the other day that cases of depression are rising sharply in this region. A local agency which aims to help people who are suffering from this type of illness, the Suffolk Wellbeing Service put this down partly to the economic climate, which is putting huge pressure on people but also a lessening in the stigma of mental illness with the resulting effect that more people are coming forward for help. This latter is a very positive thing, as depression CAN be treated very successfully through therapy and also - if needed - medication.
One thing I have learnt is that it is important to address mind and body in cases of depression, as they are very strongly interlinked, and having a physical activity (perhaps outdoors) that you are able to do on a regular basis, can have a hugely positive effect on your state of mind. They are quite often talked about, but endorphins are not to be sneered at for their wonderful healing qualities.
My particular love is swimming, and I regularly try and do an hour or so at my gym. I confess that I am not one for gym, zumba or other sweaty pursuits, but prefer to spend any free time in the water. I think I must have been a mermaid in a previous life, as when I see water, I have a compulsion to get in it. I especially love swimming in the sea, although the water needs to be above arctic temperature to lure me in.
It is also really important to endeavour to eat reasonably well - if you stuff yourself with all sorts of rubbish, it is patently obvious that you are going to feel yuck, so eating 3 regular, healthy meals and drinking lots of water will have a noticeable effect on your mind's health. I always feel much better if I eat lightly, but well.
Lastly, it is vital to get plenty of rest - never underestimate the importance of a good night's sleep - and also perhaps have a little nap in the day if you can, but don't allow it to go on for longer than 20 minutes, otherwise you may feel even more groggy.
These are all simple things, but they can have a really positive effect on your mental health and achieve a lasting sense of wellbeing.
Best wishes,
Wendy
One thing I have learnt is that it is important to address mind and body in cases of depression, as they are very strongly interlinked, and having a physical activity (perhaps outdoors) that you are able to do on a regular basis, can have a hugely positive effect on your state of mind. They are quite often talked about, but endorphins are not to be sneered at for their wonderful healing qualities.
My particular love is swimming, and I regularly try and do an hour or so at my gym. I confess that I am not one for gym, zumba or other sweaty pursuits, but prefer to spend any free time in the water. I think I must have been a mermaid in a previous life, as when I see water, I have a compulsion to get in it. I especially love swimming in the sea, although the water needs to be above arctic temperature to lure me in.
It is also really important to endeavour to eat reasonably well - if you stuff yourself with all sorts of rubbish, it is patently obvious that you are going to feel yuck, so eating 3 regular, healthy meals and drinking lots of water will have a noticeable effect on your mind's health. I always feel much better if I eat lightly, but well.
Lastly, it is vital to get plenty of rest - never underestimate the importance of a good night's sleep - and also perhaps have a little nap in the day if you can, but don't allow it to go on for longer than 20 minutes, otherwise you may feel even more groggy.
These are all simple things, but they can have a really positive effect on your mental health and achieve a lasting sense of wellbeing.
Best wishes,
Wendy
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