by SelfHelpCafe | Sep 25, 2019 | Self-Help
Self-acceptance means making room for the person you are now, including qualities you value, things you find difficult and limits you did not choose. You can care about yourself while wanting something to change. You do not have to feel positive all day, love every...
by SelfHelpCafe | Jul 15, 2019 | Self-Help
When anxiety rises, it can be hard to decide what to do next. You may notice tense muscles, racing thoughts or an urge to keep checking what might go wrong. Start with one manageable response rather than trying every technique at once. If symptoms are new, severe or...
by SelfHelpCafe | May 31, 2019 | Self-Help
Meditation can be a way to pause, notice your experience and return your attention to something you have chosen. Some people approach it as a spiritual practice; others use it as an everyday exercise in attention. You can choose an approach that fits your beliefs. You...
by SelfHelpCafe | Apr 23, 2019 | Self-Help
A happier life does not have to begin with a dramatic change or a permanently cheerful mood. You can notice what you need, make room for experiences you value and address the problems that are wearing you down. Start with one manageable change. The ideas below leave...
by SelfHelpCafe | Apr 23, 2019 | Self-Help
If you have seriously injured yourself, taken an overdose or may be in immediate danger, contact emergency services or go to an emergency department. If you are thinking about suicide or are not sure you can stay safe, seek crisis support now. In the United States,...
by SelfHelpCafe | Mar 31, 2019 | Self-Help
Being single can bring freedom, uncertainty, relief, disappointment or several feelings at once. You may enjoy your own company and still want a partner. You may want a relationship eventually while choosing not to date now. None of these experiences requires you to...