Resilience - Living with a Disability
You wouldn’t know that I had a disability by looking at me and I initially struggled immensely to define myself in this way. It was hard enough to come to terms with my physical limitations and naming it “a disability” was another hurdle. Even when I begrudgingly accepted the label for myself, I felt ashamed to say it out loud as I perceived that my situation was not as bad as others. I felt guilty and disrespectful as I am fortunate enough to have all of my limbs, senses and am in good health generally.
Building Self-Esteem
We all have to work on building self-esteem in our lifetime and despite appearances, no one is immune to this. In my experience, self-esteem is in the top 3 reasons why people seek support from a counsellor.
Building Happiness
To have more happiness and self-acceptance in your life, firstly reflect on what gets in the way.
Self-Care Questionnaire
We all know the importance of self-care in theory but don’t necessarily follow it through into practice. Here is an exercise to help you do this. Having good self-care not only provides the benefits of looking after yourself but also help you to be more productive and happier in yourself.
Life-Balance Audit
To help you find more balance in your life, use the following exercise to evaluate what is important to you in life. You can then evaluate how much time you spend in these areas and the impact of too much or too little time.
The ‘Being Human’ Story
Have you experienced any difficulties with mental health or wished for more happiness in your life? Maybe you’ve witnessed somebody you care about go through this.