Big shout out to all the authors out there on #worldbookday - writing a book is a labour of love: a rewarding and confronting experience.
In reflecting on my own experience of writing #TheTreeThatBends, I realise that whilst I created the book, the process of doing so recreated me.
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Thoughts are like the weather. You can notice thoughts come and go like clouds in the sky. ☀️ 💭
You have thoughts, thoughts don’t have you.
For more insights like this check out ‘The Tree That Bends’ book 📕:
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Honoured to feature in @psyche.co discussing how we need to change how we think about #purpose - “Forming purpose is about carving out opportunities for cultivation rather than waiting for a sudden discovery”. #TheTreeThatBends
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The relationship we have with our thoughts, emotions and sensations is something that we can change.
And that can have a profound impact on our wellbeing and performance.
#FlexibleMind #TheTreeThatBends
5 tips for managing stress that holiday season can bring. #TheTreeThatBends
We often hear about the importance of ‘controlling the controllables’.
But real progress comes when we shift our relationship with the emotions that the uncontrollables can provoke. There’s nothing marginal about the gains that will bring.
#TheTreeThatBends will help you make the shift.
Carry your beliefs lightly, they might be holding you back from doing great things.
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The ‘TEAM WIN’ approach to life’s ups and downs.
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How’s your relationship with yourself?
Sometimes, it’s about recognising that the acceptance we may need most isn’t found in others, but within ourselves.
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"The "strong intention, light attachment" ethos is not about caring less; it’s about being flexible in how you dedicate yourself to what you care about."
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Interested to explore your sense of purpose?
Try the ‘Day on Purpose’ exercise.
Six questions to help you connect with what you’re passionate about.
#Purpose #TheTreeThatBends #Psychology
A moan about PDFs - Persistently Denied Feelings.
If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive.
#TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility
‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ is out now in paperback!
Amazon reviews:
‘A book full of wisdom that I will return to over and over’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everyone would benefit from reading this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Do you want to excel and feel well?
Discover the power of a Flexible Mind by checking out #TheTreeThatBends - it’s about breaking through without breaking ‘you’.
Order the paperback version in the UK today and receive it on 3rd July.
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#wellbeing #thrive #performance #bemoretree
For centuries artists have helped us to ponder our emotions & how we respond to them.
Deep gratitude to Julia Bakay for her artistic interpretation of themes discussed in #TheTreeThatBends book, which focuses on how we can navigate the emotional storms life can bring.
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I enjoyed speaking with Gabe Howard about the strengths and weaknesses of ‘grit’ during our conversation for his Inside Mental Health podcast.
Access the podcast here: psychcentral.com/blog/podcast...
#grit #flexibility #psychologicalflexibility #TheTreeThatBends 🌳 #mentalhealth #wellbeing
Too much mental time-travel is bad for your inner environment. #mindfulness #beherenow #thetreethatbends
Notice how you are perceiving time in your life.
It makes a big difference to how you experience it.
#Time #Notice #Mindfulness #TheTreeThatBends
To mark #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, I’m giving away a copy of #TheTreeThatBends as well as a free registration for the #OnlineLearning programme that compliments the book.
To win, type the words ‘mental health’ into the comments below.
#mentalhealth #wellbeing #thrive
Notice your tendency to devalue the present in anticipation of a better future.
#TheTreeThatBends #BeingPresent #Savouring
The 4Ps - Purpose, Processes, Product and Personal Values
1) start with our ‘Why?’ (Purpose)
2) take care of the ‘How?’ (Processes)
3) focus on the ‘What?’ (Product)
4) clarify ‘Which?’ (Personal values)
#TheTreeThatBends #FlexibleMind #Values #Purpose #process #values
Being relentless all of the time is not a sustainable future for you or those you care about. #RelentMore #TheTreeThatBends
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of seeing challenging emotions as something to be avoided or suppressed. But when we avoid emotions, we lose out on opportunities to grow.
Emotions serve important functions. Don’t silence the messenger, respond to the message. #TheTreeThatBends
There’s a lot of change and uncertainty at the current time. This can give rise to a range of challenging emotions.
P.O.P.L.A.R. is an approach that can be helpful for exploring our emotional experience rather than be overcome by it.
#TheTreeThatBends #emotions #values
