Your mind is incredibly powerful. Those completing The Thrive Programme learn to use the power of the mind to help them achieve their goals. One of the best ways they do this is through mentally rehearsing, visualising and imagining what they want, rather than what they fear might happen – imagining, for example being healthy, happy and successful rather than being stressed, unhappy … Read More
ONE OF THE MAJOR FACTORS BEHIND GREAT MENTAL HEALTH
It’s one of the most important concepts for anyone interested in mental health and wellness to understand, yet it’s one of the least discussed: Locus Of Control. Summed up, locus of control describes how an individual views the world in two broad categories: internal and external. Let’s discuss each category and why they’re so important when it comes to mental … Read More
If you suffer from depression, you must read this.
Depression help London: Here is a blog post we’ve done for the main Thrive Programme website which is worth a few minutes of your time if you’d like a) to know the truth about depression, b) find a way to look at depression in a different more helpful (or hopeful) way, and c) hear it from someone who beat his … Read More
One easy tip to break that low self-esteem cycle
Low self-esteem? You must read this… Self-esteem is perhaps the most under-valued part of what makes up our mental health. At worst, it can lead you to do things you’d never normally consider doing – poor relationship choice, drinking heavily and substance abuse are classic symptoms of low self-esteem – but at best it can propel you to achievements and … Read More
Feeling stuck?
There are few things as frustrating or draining than the feeling of being stuck. Whether it is in a life that you desperately want to get out of or away from circumstances that are less than ideal. For many it is a bit of both. At least with some things, like toothache, there is a definite solution – you can … Read More
Laura (or Birdie as we know her) uses The Thrive Programme in her road to recovery!
Laura (or Birdie as we know her) has come a tremendously long way from where she was just a few short years ago. Having had a poor childhood, Laura made a life changing (or ending decision) having had enough. Astoundingly after she threw herself in front of a lorry in full motorway traffic, Laura survived. She was nursed and cared … Read More
Do you pay attention to everything your mind tells you?
Do you pay attention to everything your mind tells you? Our minds can take us on a wild goose ride with all the “What if’s” and “I should have’s.” The mind is the main cause of the “Worrier” in us and is the culprit for our automatic tendency to “beat ourselves up” at the first sign of problems. Psychologists believe … Read More
Are you too self-critical?
How do you speak to yourself? Much of the time, we’re not even aware of how we speak to ourselves or the tone and content of what we say. We are simply caught up in the stream of thoughts and internal dialogue, taking every thought that pops up as ‘fact’ and responding emotionally to it. For many people, self criticism … Read More
What to do when anxiety strikes.
Stephanie Burg “Don’t wait for your feelings to change to take action. Take action and your feelings will change.” ~ Barbara Baron Anyone who has struggled with anxiety will recognise the racing mind, the thousand of little worries that gather together to create a tightness in the chest, the shortness of breath, and the overwhelming sense of fear at what … Read More
5 Ways The Thrive Programme can help with Stress & Anxiety
Be more mindful. Humans beings are the only species to suffer with anxiety. Although animals experience fear, they don’t get anxious because they spend their lives in the present moment. A dog doesn’t ruminate over the mistakes it made in the past, or get worried about how things will be in the future. Being more mindful and present is a … Read More