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Our default is that anxiety is bad and it's a feeling that needs to be 'fixed'. But actually, as Dr Tracy Dennis-Tiwary explains, if we reframe anxiety, it can actually be useful. It can help us grow and figure out what we care about when we learn to channel it in a positive way. And when anxiety isn't helpful? Tracy's list has tips on managing it and how to let it go…
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It may be a bit woo-woo for some but it's no secret I love all things astrology and moon-related, so this list from Jenna grabbed me. After the births of her two daughters, Jenna was feeling lost and unsure of who she was beyond being a mum. But having always been drawn towards the moon she decided to explore this further and it's no understatement to say it changed her life…
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This is EXACTLY the list I need right now. I am forever making "I'll deal with that later" piles around the house and rarely actually deal with them. But Helen Sanderson's list has inspired me. Not only is it full of useful tips, she also explains why decluttering is good for our wellbeing too. I'm in!…
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MENTAL HEALTH, MOTHERHOOD, PREGNANCY, BIRTH & BABY'S, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, USEFULDEALING WITH SCARY, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS
Have you ever had the urge to jump in front of a train as it goes through the station? Or stood at the top of the stairs and wonder what would happen if you dropped your baby? These thoughts sound extreme and disturbing, but as Dr Caroline Boyd explains, they're actually incredibly common. But because of the shame we feel around them, we're silenced. And actually, what we really need to do is talk about them, which can bring huge relief…
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Holly is one of my buddies. I train with her at the gym and have been alongside her as she's navigated her heartbreak and the changes she's made to become the incredible woman she is. But seeing it written down has left me speechless. It's powerful, it's eloquent and her pain is tangible. I feel humbled she's chosen to share her experience, her vulnerability and, ultimately, her strength…
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In this list, Hannah Bradley tells her story of growing up in foster care and how it influenced who she has become today. Now aged 18, she's an inspiration to others and is currently studying to become a social worker so she can help other children who are in need…
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HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, MOTHER OF ALL LISTS, THOUGHT-PROVOKINGWHEN MY DRINKING NO LONGER MADE ANY SENSE
This one really struck a chord with me after I stopped drinking three years ago. Veronica Valli eloquently puts into words exactly how I felt around alcohol and the anxiety I suffered as a result. I know it's a very personal choice to make, but it's one that really does bring me empowerment and total joy.…
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When Jo Yaldren was given the shocking news she had Parkinson's aged just 47, she was utterly devastated. It felt like the worst diagnosis she could ever receive because there is no hope of recovery and no cure. Yet amongst the bleak reality of a degenerative condition, Jo's list is full of wisdom and wonder.…