Simply You Therapy - Supporting your well-being

11/12/2025

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🎄 The festive season can feel like both a gift and a test of endurance. Since we often feel overwhelmed at work and value discreet, there are practical ways to steady ourselves. Here some gentle strategies to help you survive December.

09/12/2025

⭐️ Small wins matter because they fuel motivation, build confidence, and create momentum toward bigger goals. They trigger positive brain chemistry, reinforce progress, and make overwhelming tasks feel manageable.

⭐️ Small wins are especially powerful because they provide quiet reassurance that progress is happening-even when life feels overwhelming. Recognising these wins can be a subtle ritual of self-care, helping us stay grounded and connected to our goals without
pressure.

08/12/2025

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⭐️ Warmth has a gentle, regulating effect on the body and mind. When you bring warmth into your environment or directly to your body, it can help ease the nervous system.

05/12/2025

⭐️ Breakups can feel like the ground shifts beneath us. They touch both the practical and the emotional layers of life. The key is to give yourself both structure and gentleness so you don't get swept away by the overwhelm.

⭐️ Allow yourself to grieve by feeling your emotions, seeking support from friends, family, or a professional, and focusing on self-care like eating well and getting enough rest. It's also helpful to establish boundaries by limiting contact with your ex and removing them from social media to create emotional distance. Focus on rebuilding your own life by engaging in hobbies, making new routines, and being kind to yourself throughout the process.

03/12/2025

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⭐️ "December reminders" usually refer to gentle prompts or reflections people share at the end of the yea - things to keep in mind as the month unfolds. They're not official rules, more like seasonal affirmations or practical notes. Some people even write their own "December reminders" as a personal mantra for the month. You can create your own personalised set of December reminders tailored to your own emotional state and what you are going through right now.

02/12/2025

💜 This week is National Grief Awareness Week in the UK, which runs annually in early December. It's a time dedicated to raising understanding about grief, encouraging open conversations, and supporting those who are bereaved. It's a powerful reminder that grief touches everyone at some point, and awareness weeks like this help reduce isolation for those experiencing it.

01/12/2025

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⭐️ December often carries a mix of cozy, reflective energy (shorter days, colder weather in the Northern Hemisphere) and festive excitement (holidays, gatherings, year-end celebrations) but many people feel a push-pull between burnout (end of year fatigue) and renewal (anticipation of fresh starts in January).

30/11/2025

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28/11/2025

⭐️ Stress relief can be achieved through a combination of physical activity, relaxation techniques, a healthy lifestyle, and social connection. Quick methods include deep breathing, listening to music, or taking a short walk, while longer-term strategies involve regular exercise, a balanced diet, sufficient sleep, and spending time with loved ones.

27/11/2025

⭐️ Cognitive distortions are habitual, irrational thought patterns that skew how we interpret reality, often fuelling anxiety, depression, and stress. They are automatic, exaggerated ways of thinking that make situations seem worse than they are, and learning to recognise them is the first step toward reframing thoughts more constructively. Cognitive distortions are inaccurate or biased ways of thinking that negatively influence emotions and behaviours. While occasional distorted thinking is normal, repeated patterns reinforce negative beliefs and emotional distress.

26/11/2025

⭐️ Mindfulness and mindlessness - they are almost opposites, but both play interesting roles in how we live and think:

⭐️ Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present. We are aware of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgement.

⭐️ Mindlessness - we operate on autopilot, without conscious awareness of what we are doing or experiencing.

24/11/2025

We all can put water and food out to help 🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔🦔

Please continue to put water & food out throughout the winter. Not all hogs hibernate but ultimately, It will help smaller hogs put on that extra weight they need to get through the season.

Meaty cat/kitten/puppy/small dog kibble or wet food food is great, it doesn’t have to be expensive hedgehog food. 🦔🩷😊

Thank you 🙏🏼