by SelfHelpCafe | Jan 10, 2020 | Self-Help
Self-esteem involves how you see and evaluate yourself. A difficult week, repeated criticism or an unfamiliar challenge can make that view harsher. You cannot always choose the first thought that appears, and struggling does not mean you have failed to think...
by SelfHelpCafe | Dec 19, 2019 | Self-Help
Crying can come with sadness, frustration, relief, joy or feeling overwhelmed. Some people feel calmer afterward; others feel exhausted or still upset. You do not have to force tears or stop them to show that your feelings matter. Instead of asking whether a cry was...
by SelfHelpCafe | Nov 10, 2019 | Positivity
You can recognise something without knowing how it works. You can also feel certain about another person’s intentions before asking them. Familiarity and confidence are useful signals to notice, but they do not settle every question. These five questions can help you...
by SelfHelpCafe | Oct 31, 2019 | Self-Help
Emotional resilience is the process of adapting when life is difficult. It does not mean staying calm all the time, never needing help or turning every painful event into a lesson. A useful plan starts with your circumstances. Your health, responsibilities, resources...
by SelfHelpCafe | Oct 17, 2019 | Self-Help
A difficult day does not tell the whole story of your parenting. Tiredness, work, money, health and the support available to you can all affect what feels manageable. Mothers and other caregivers need care as well as responsibility. These nine ideas offer places to...
by SelfHelpCafe | Oct 4, 2019 | Self-Help
Anger can arrive during an argument, an unfair situation or a day when too much has built up. The feeling deserves attention, but it does not decide what you should do next. You can be angry and still be responsible for how you treat yourself and other people. Start...
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 | Aug 8, 2019 | Relationship Help
Loneliness can show up at work, in a faith community or even among people you know. Wanting closer connection does not make you needy or ungrateful. It may take time to find the kind of company you are missing. I would like to share with you how I overcame loneliness....
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...
