A Year to Change Your Mind: Ideas from the Therapy Room to Help You Live Better

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I liked the way that this book was set out- a different theme for each month of the year, with strategies to help with a variety of things like lack of sleep, anxiety, fears etc.

Calmer more experienced minds will be aware of these techniques but they are in a perfect package for a young person. Professional support: Consult a mental health professional to learn personalized coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety. Boundaries: Establish healthy boundaries to protect your mental wellbeing and maintain balanced relationships. Breathing exercises: Practice deep breathing techniques to calm your nervous system during moments of stress.I imagine young people leaving home for uni or heading out into the world of their first job will really benefit from the lessons in this book. I really enjoyed this read which is set out in 12 different themes addressing challenges we face in each month of the year. Values exploration: Reflect on your core values and how they align with your daily actions and decisions.

But the message we might also take away is that, while circumstances afford us at least the possibility of feeling good, we should be thankful – and not waste the opportunity. Physical activity: Incorporate regular exercise into your routine to release endorphins and boost resilience. In A YEAR TO CHANGE YOUR MIND, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Lucy Maddox explains how psychological processes thread through our lives, pinpointing those issues most frequently encountered in each month, and shows us how by reflecting upon past experiences, both joyful and painful, and considering evidence-based ideas from the realm of psychology, we can learn to live a more thoughtful, positive life that better prepares us for the future. By breaking down the main principles into actionable checklists, you can easily incorporate the book's recommendations into your daily routine. Positive affirmations: Create a list of affirmations that focus on your strengths and repeat them daily to reinforce a positive self-image.The audiobook is narrated by the author, who has a very soothing but rational sounding voice, which is also the tone of the book itself. Those who count themselves among the “worried well” probably already have the odd wise confidant to process ideas and feelings with, and are well versed in the notion that life inevitably has its ups and downs. She alludes to the hardcore problems she confronts in her work with young people in hospital settings, not to set up an us-and-them hierarchy of suffering, but to show what we can learn from people who face serious battles with their inner and outer circumstances. Self-forgiveness: Acknowledge past mistakes and work towards forgiving yourself to release emotional burdens.