by Michelle Le Vieux | Sep 26, 2017 | Dimensions Of Wellbeing, Mental and emotional coherence, Mental Wellbeing
We cannot control what comes at us – we can manage our response. The funny thing is that you may often feel that you are getting a rough deal from the world, which, of course may be true. Rather than fighting back at the world, being in control is expressed in...
by Michelle Le Vieux | Sep 26, 2017 | Dimensions Of Wellbeing, Mental and emotional coherence, Mental Wellbeing
Imagine one hand shooting stress out, the other drawing good stuff in. You can only really manage your stress responses better when aware that you are tense. Are you biting your teeth – clenching your fists – or frowning? When you notice that, use your...
by Michelle Le Vieux | Sep 26, 2017 | Dimensions Of Wellbeing, Mental and emotional coherence, Mental Wellbeing
Convert ‘I failed’ to ‘I didn’t get it right this time, I will learn from this’. Unhelpful self-talk can easily aggravate your stress. When you might be grumbling internally, or, even worse, criticizing yourself, you can become stuck in a negative feedback loop. So,...
by Michelle Le Vieux | Sep 26, 2017 | Dimensions Of Wellbeing, Mental and emotional coherence, Mental Wellbeing
Know about the stress ball? Don’t have one, make one. And get the kids involved. Playing with a stress ball helps to induce relaxation, create a sense of peace, and make one feel better. Stress balls can be found in offices all around the world, and research has shown...