self compassion Archives

The Helpful AAA Holiday Strategy

by Nicki Hayes | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog | 0

We’ve just had Diwali and Hanukkah and Christmas is fast approaching. For many, it’s the season for traditions, holidays and family. For some it’s a season of joy, for others a season of suffering. For most of us, it’s a time our own self-care is at risk, and along with it our good health and well-being. In this blog we share self-care ideas and an evidence-informed strategy to ensure you maintain your personal agency and prevent your self-care activities from getting lost.

First Aid for Feelings Manual – Book signing at the Poetry Pharmacy, Oxford Street London

by Thor A Rain | Oct 20, 2024 | News | 0

It’s a year now since the extraordinary successful crowdfunding campaign for the First Aid for Feelings Manual. And, what a year! To celebrate this achievement we’ve been invited to do a book signing at the Poetry Pharmacy on Oxford Street in London

Happy International Self Care Day

by Thor A Rain | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, News | 0

What is International Self Care Day? On Wednesday July 24th 2024, we celebrated International Self...

Why your self-relationship is key to your health, happiness and everything

by Thor A Rain | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog | 0

Whatever is going on in your life, be it pain, fatigue, stress, anxiety, or any other life ‘stuff’, your self-relationship either helps or hinders those experiences. It’s something that many of us don’t know much about or even consider. In this blog you’ll learn about what a self-relationship is, why it is SO important, how to build a stronger connection with yourself and cultivate self-love.

Feeling blue this Monday? Goals drifting and having a hard time? You’re not alone

by Thor A Rain | Jan 15, 2024 | Blog | 0

As we’re all getting our bearings in the new year, many of us are struggling. Today, January 15th is Blue Monday, so-called because of the post-holiday and mid-winter impact on mood and health. Add drifting new year’s resolutions and no wonder it can be hard going.

In the latest blog I share insights and tools that can help you feel better.

Webinar: What stops you doing self-care?

by Thor A Rain | Nov 25, 2023 | News, Podcasts and webinars | 0

With our tenth anniversary fast approaching, we’re getting ready to launch our new self help book, First Aid for Feelings; The essential Manual for self-care and good health. It’s been three years in the making and is ideally placed to meet many of the self-driven healthcare goals the World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling upon governments to set. We’re inviting you to help us help others put themselves in the driving seat of their own wellbeing by contributing to our First Aid for Feelings Manual crowdfunding campaign.

First Aid for Feelings Manual: Let’s make it happen

by Thor A Rain | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog, Helpful essentials | 0

We’re getting ready to launch our new self help book, First Aid for Feelings; The essential Manual for self-care and good health. It’s been three years in the making and is ideally placed to meet many of the self-driven healthcare goals the World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling upon governments to set. We’re inviting you to help us help others put themselves in the driving seat of their own wellbeing by contributing to our First Aid for Feelings Manual crowdfunding campaign.

Why can’t I have fun? Meet the Fun Police!

by Richard Slade | Aug 19, 2023 | Blog | 0

Are you struggling to have fun? Is fun even on your radar as something you’d like? For many, August is a month of summer holidays and, even if this does not apply to you, it’s helpful to use this cultural prompt to check in with how you’re doing when it comes to fun.