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Being in the countryside for just 15 minutes can reduce stress/cortisol levels.![]()
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After just 30 minutes of being in the countryside our cortisol drops so low our nervous system can reset. ![]()
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Just 2 hours a week of being in the countryside can improve our mental health and well being.![]()
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The "colours" of gratitude we put in our world can make a gloomy world look better.![]()
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Gratitude for some of the good things we have, can change our brain chemistry and make us feel better. ![]()
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Sometimes though we may struggle to find anything to be grateful for. If that's where you are maybe reach out to a therapist, so you can talk it through. ![]()
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1 in 5 Britain's struggle with mental health difficulties. ![]()
Anxiety, depressive disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related challenges, and behavioral conditions that severely disrupt daily functioning are top concerns. ![]()
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All of these difficulties can be supported through therapy and we can build the right "scaffolding" around you and give you ways to make life better.![]()
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Sometimes it can be really hard to say "No". ![]()
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Sometimes people might not accept "No" for an answer even if you say it.![]()
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Learn to respect yourself enough to say "No" to others and understand the difference between someone trying to manipulate your boundary and someone who's trying to work with you. ![]()
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Staying curious.![]()
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Staying curious is important in relationships and a good tool to use when thinking about yourself.![]()
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Being curious as to why we do what we do, or think the way we think, is an important part of "stepping away" from emotions and creating self reflection, self compassion and resilience.![]()
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Keeping your cool...when it's hot outside or in a relationship is important.![]()
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Finding a way to communicate without becoming dysregulated and without deregulating your partner is a good way to process conflict. The temperature of conflict reduces when partners know how to look after their own emotions.![]()
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Take time to "smell the flowers"... ![]()
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Life can be busy. It's not always a healthy way to live. ![]()
Slow down time is vital to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. So take time out here and there to deliberately slow down, notice your surroundings and breathe. ![]()
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