Lisa Dunbar HealthLisa Dunbar HealthLisa Dunbar HealthLisa Dunbar Health
  • Home
  • My Story
  • Consultations
  • Talks
  • Corporate Wellness
  • Videos & Recipes
  • Blog
  • Contact

September’s ‘Mind Yourself’ Tips

By Lisa Dunbar | Blog | 0 comment | 30 September, 2019 | 2

Make a Happy List  
How we think impacts how we feel. If you think negative thoughts, you’ll feel bad! So let’s flip reverse it and think happy thoughts! Write a list of some of the things that make you happy, make you smile, make you feel all warm and fuzzy! And put that list somewhere you can see it! Happy thoughts MAKE you happy!

Colour In!
Colouring books for adults have really grown in popularity. As well as bringing us back to the simpler times of childhood (ah good times!), colouring lets us focus on something harmless, forcing us to stop focusing on stressful, negative thoughts and giving our bodies and brains some much-needed rest! So, go grab some crayons!

Press Pause
We live such fast-paced lives these days that it feels like we’re in fast forward mode, and our poor bodies just can’t keep up! This is a little trick I learned in counselling. These blue coloured dots are stuck in random places around my home. When I see one, it’s a reminder to pause for a moment, take a few deep breaths…and then carry on! Try it!

Give Hugs!
Who doesn’t love hugs!? OK I know some people don’t like them…but there’s a reason there is such a thing as “hugging therapy”! Hugging has been proven to help our bodies heal from things like stress, anxiety, depression and physical illness. So, go get some hugs! Pets count too! Here I am getting some hugs from my niece and a giant stuffed carrot!

Lisa Dunbar, Mental Health, Mind Yourself
Lisa Dunbar

Lisa Dunbar

More posts by Lisa Dunbar

Related Post

  • December’s ‘Mind Yourself’ Tips

    By Lisa Dunbar | 0 comment

    Drink Sensibly There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a few tipples now and then (or even a bit more during the silly season!), but alcohol is often used as a way ofRead more

  • November’s ‘Mind Yourself’ Tips

    By Lisa Dunbar | 0 comment

    Accept Help I’ve mentioned before how I’ve always been a bit of a perfectionist. When I struggled with my mental health it was tempting to try to hide it and tryRead more

  • May’s ‘Mind Yourself’ Tips

    By Lisa Dunbar | 0 comment

    Lose The Artificial Sweeteners I was first turned off artificial sweeteners before I ever studied nutrition. When I first started taking steps to improve my anxiety and overall mental health,Read more

  • April’s ‘Mind Yourself’ Tips

    By Lisa Dunbar | 0 comment

    Get Some Flower Power Have you ever wondered about the tradition of bringing flowers to someone in hospital? It originates from the fact that indoor flowers and plants have long beenRead more

  • March’s ‘Mind Yourself’ Tips

    By Lisa Dunbar | 0 comment

    Spend Time With a Furry Friend I’m sure most pet owners would agree that playing with or snuggling their furry friend after a tough day helps them to unwind and boosts their mood.Read more

Contact Lisa

lisa@lisadunbarhealth.com

Follow Lisa

Lisa Dunbar

Newsletter

Search

Recent Posts

  • 3 Years Since I Quit My Smartphone

    3 years ago I gave up my smartphone and went back to

    21 January, 2021
  • December’s ‘Mind Yourself’ Tips

    Drink Sensibly There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a few tipples now and

    31 December, 2020
  • Home
  • My Story
  • Consultations
  • Talks
  • Corporate Wellness
  • Videos & Recipes
  • Blog
  • Contact
Copyright 2018 Lisa Dunbar Health | Website Freshly Made by The Digital Bakery | Photography by Ciaran Dunbar
  • Home
  • My Story
  • Consultations
  • Talks
  • Corporate Wellness
  • Videos & Recipes
  • Blog
  • Contact
Lisa Dunbar Health