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  • Mental Self-Care for Young Professionals

    World mental health day 2024

    In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, mental self-care has become essential, especially for young professionals. Navigating career responsibilities, social expectations, and personal goals can be overwhelming, leading to burnout, stress, and even mental health issues. Prioritizing mental self-care isn’t just beneficial; it’s necessary for maintaining productivity, emotional balance, and overall well-being.

    First, it’s important to recognize that mental self-care involves practices that nurture the mind and emotions. For young professionals, this often means setting boundaries to separate work from personal life. Although it can be tempting to be always available, constant connectivity often leads to exhaustion. Setting specific times to disconnect from work emails and notifications helps create space for relaxation and rejuvenation. Simple actions like these can significantly reduce stress and improve focus.

    Additionally, incorporating mindfulness practices such as meditation or deep breathing exercises can be transformative. Even just a few minutes of mindfulness each day can reduce anxiety and help improve concentration. These practices teach us to be present in the moment, making it easier to handle challenges with a clear mind. Journaling is another useful tool, allowing you to process thoughts, reflect on achievements, and recognize areas where improvement is needed. It’s a simple yet effective way to connect with your emotions and gain insights into your personal growth.

    Physical well-being also plays a critical role in mental self-care. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and sufficient sleep are not just physical needs—they profoundly impact mental health. Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s natural mood enhancers, which can alleviate feelings of stress and depression. Similarly, eating nutritious foods and getting enough sleep provide the energy and mental clarity needed to tackle daily tasks with a positive outlook.

    Finally, seeking support from others is crucial. Whether it’s talking with friends, family, or a mental health professional ( contact me using the link below)

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    Sharing feelings and experiences can relieve stress and provide new perspectives. There’s no shame in asking for help, and often, those around us are more willing to offer support than we might think.

    In conclusion, mental self-care is essential for young professionals striving to balance the demands of modern life. By setting boundaries, practicing mindfulness, prioritizing physical health, and seeking support, it’s possible to cultivate resilience and maintain mental well-being. Making self-care a priority not only enhances personal happiness but also empowers professionals to succeed in both their personal and professional lives.

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  • Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

    Happy Saint Patrick’s day

    Wishing you all the best of luck today.

  • Working hard or getting the right thing done at the right time. What do you choose?

    Working with anxiety

    It’s a simple enough question, you would think. However are you feeling anxious just thinking about how to answer?

    We all assume that working hard is a good thing and many studies suggest that having a good work ethic enhances your motivation, discipline and encourages continuous skill set improvements.

    That may be true however at what cost?

    I encounter many hard working people at my anxiety clinic who despite putting in all the effort still feel anxious, stressed and a feeling of being overwhelmed.

    So what can be done to reduce these anxious feelings?

    Well let’s start by saying working hard is a good thing but in the right way at the right time. So continue to work hard but just enhance it by adding the following suggestions:

    1. Grade Tasks in level of importance : Focus your time and energy on what matters the most first and prioritise others accordingly.

    2. Be goal specific : Nothing new in this however don’t get hung up if they don’t work out. It’s the journey not the destination that matters.

    3. Utilise technology : Embrace the 21st Century’s technology. Such as: productivity apps, automated repetitive tasks and online resources

    4. Time Outs : Essential to recharge your batteries. Be guilt free and embrace your breaks. You will feel better for it.

    5. See the learning : There are no mistakes, only feedback, acknowledge it and use it to improve.

    By letting go of the feeling of having to do everything will give you the ability to get the right thing done at the right time. Do it, you might just surprise yourself.

    David McAllister anxietyclinicdublin.com

  • Katy Perry’s hypnotising heartbreak ditty is perfect therapy for fans

    guess I could try hypnotherapy, I gotta rewire this brain’
    — Read on www.metro.news/katy-perrys-hypnotising-heartbreak-ditty-is-perfect-therapy-for-fans/1594959/

  • In these unprecedented times…

    Photo by Clearview Counselling on March 14, 2020.
    In these unprecedented times (sounds dramatic but they are) we all need to be mindful of where our heads are at.

    This is a nice graphic, I like it as it’s simple.
    Obviously managing anxiety on top of the current corona virus pandemic is challenging. But taking care of our  mental health has never been so important.
    So hopefully this graphic can help focus our minds.
    Please seek the necessary anxiety management for your needs if you require it as, like me,I’m sure most anxiety management specialists can facilitate video interfaces.
    I personally use VSee and Zoom so take care of yourself and if you require any further information you can find it at: http://www.anxietyclinicdublin.com
    You can also feel free to contact me at: anxietyclinc@dublin.com
    Kind regards
    David McAllister BSc(Hons)

     

  • Who’s responsible anyway?

     

     

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    You may have heard this story before but indulge me as it’s important and relevant to all our lives. I have a copy of this on my office wall. Only through our own actions will we change our lives:

    This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.  There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.  Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.  Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job.  Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it.  It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have.

  • Freedom from Anxiety Journey

    What’s the most common route to dealing with your anxiety?

    GP?

    Medication?

    Counselling?

    CBT?

    Sometimes these interventions work which is great as you will not need to wait to see me however more often and not these don’t work. I know this as this is the route many people take before contacting me.

    But that’s okay as you are now taking action and just because these interventions didn’t work this has nothing to do with my therapy.

    Ask yourself this this question. How is my anxiety going to go away?

    Seriously ask yourself, do you expect the things that didn’t work before to somehow work now?

    Really focus on this as you now have a choice:

    A: Continue doing what you are doing and hope for the best

    OR

    B: Contact me

    We all need a plan B so if you have anxiety

    contact me and I’ll show you how to retrain your mind so that can take control of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

    However only contact me if you really want to smash your anxiety and live the life you deserve.

    Change is a lot easier that you might think.

    Contact me today on:

    www.anxietyclinicdublin.com

    email: anxietyclinic@dublin.com

    085 843 5939

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  • How you can stop feeling self conscious

    One of the most common signs of anxiety is self consciousness. It’s not unusual for people to think that  others are talking about them or feel negatively towards them.This “what will people think” mindset causes much anxiety.

    Am I self conscious?

    This can Result in paranoia  and is almost certainly only “in the mind” of the person who experiences it. The idea that they are in the forefront of someone else’s mind is simply not true. In the same way we are in our own little bubble thinking about ourselves, they are doing the same. We are not in other people’s thinking as much as we like to think.

    When you are anxious  you look for clues to validate your  belief that people are secretly talking about you behind your back or thinking bad about you. You become a “mind reader” where you actually think you know what other people are thinking about you. In reality people aren’t walking around thinking about you.

    Tips on how to stop feeling self conscious

    It’s funny when you mind read though, you never think that they think anything nice about you! It’s always negative. Yet if you really could read minds you would be rich, you’d be on TV you’d be a celebrity. Are you any of these things? No. So you can’t read minds so it’s just paranoid thinking then.

    So whenever you try to “read people’s minds” there’s usually only 1 outcome. You will think something negative. It’s rare you will ever think “they think I’m great”. Let’s face it not everyone will like us in life. Do you like everyone you meet? No. If people like us that’s great if they don’t well that’s their loss.This is key to how to stop feeling self conscious.

    Please absorb this!

    You weren’t put here to please people, if they don’t like your personality it’s fine. You don’t like everyone’s personality either. It works both ways. Some people will like you some won’t. It’s the way it’s always been. So when you accept this it creates peace. It gives you closure. You stop bending your personality to try to please people. They aren’t bending to please you. All you do is lose yourself when you try to please everyone.

    It’s time to take back control of your thoughts and feelings.

    If you need one to one help to combat the above you can call me on:

    085 843 5939

    anxietyclinic@dublin.com

    best wishes

    David

     

  • Let’s talk about scrabble

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    Some games are more insightful than others. If your scrabble board looks like this …it’s time to talk

  • To the mothers of the world

    Where does this begin?

    On the first day, the touch, the warm embrace, the sweetest connection.

    The sternest of protection for your own good.

    An omnipresence of values taught through time reflecting on generations past.

    That ethereal knowledge, forged in chaos to be resolved in one woman.

    On this day on all days remember:

    Mama knows best.

    Respect

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  • Plan B or not to Plan B…Is that the question?

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  • …and that’s okay

    I love this…now.

    I was sceptical at first about this but you know in the therapy business and indeed in any walk of life you have to give things a go.

    Give it a try and keep using it.

    You, like me, might just surprise yourself.

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  • The Symptoms Tree

    Just like this so thought best to share.

  • Onychophagia (Nail Biting)

    Have you ever tried to stop biting your nails and still can’t?

    I know how you feel as a kid I remember different “cures” to stop nail biting , you may be familiar with some of these:

    • Wear mittens or gloves , ok in winter, but summer time, really?
    • Cut them so short that there is no nails to bite, but sure you just move onto the skin then, yes?
    • Nail varnish. Guess what some boys (and girls) don’t like it.
    • Mustard or Marmite(probably UK only!) pasted onto your fingers. A bit smelly but you just get used to the flavour or wash it off.

    Of course I don’t remember any of these “cures” being that effective.

    Indeed I still recall watching my then girlfriend bite and chew her nails and skin in front of me as if it was a normal thing to do.

    You are special as a person so why leave your recovery to chance?

    In all my years as a therapist working with anxiety sufferers I have no doubts that nail biting along with blushing, more often than not, have a common source so by managing your anxiety you can also manage your nailing biting.

    It’s 2024 there is no need for anybody to endure painful disfigured fingernails and skin. I’m sure you’ll agree.

    Please pass this on to anyone who you think may be interested in this topic and if they want further information then sure I’d be happy to help.

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  • The Journey Begins

    Thanks for joining me!

    Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

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