A personal reflection of a relationship breaking down and how we could communicate better with ourselves and others.We can all struggle to communicate, discuss and open up to others about how we are feeling and our emotions for fear of upsetting other people and those we care about.Understanding that our feelings and emotions are valuable and an important part of our health and wellbeing. How we think and feel can affect each part of our lives and how we interact with others.By taking responsibility for how we think and how we express ourselves we can learn to interact and communicate with others in a more positive and constructive way.https://www.horizonplymouth.co.ukSupport the show

https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/Burnout is what happens when constant stress causes you to become physically and mentally exhausted.Often the only people who don’t recognise burnout are those who are experiencing all of the symptoms, because highly motivated, driven, high-functioning, ambitious people can have great difficulty believing they are unbreakable.A favourite phrase when you are in the midst of this is to say ‘I don’t know how to relax!’ like it was some kind of badge of honour. EVERYONE needs to rest. Watching Netflix for a couple of hours on a Sunday is not a weakness. Going for a walk in the park is not a waste of time. Reading a book is not an indulgence.The first step is to realise that you have burnt out or are running headlong towards it.The way you are currently living your life, the way you think about yourself, the choices you make, the people you surround yourself with, can be causing you overwhelming stress and leading to your burnout.Well for one, stop thinking that you are superhuman. You are not, and they don’t exist. You have a finite amount of energy and you need to use it wisely.So, what are the 10 things that could help you recover from burnout?Use your annual leave.Calm your mindSleep, like you’ve never slept beforeGet creativeSchedule your relaxation time.Reduce caffeine intake.Shut your phone up.Admit that you are strugglingSo, what now?To be completely honest, I didn’t logically follow each step in a calm and steady manner.What worked for me may not work for you. This isn’t an exhaustive list of hard and fast rules. Just try a couple and see what works out, and if it works for you then keep doing it.Support the show

Following on from our last episode which was for those who are struggling  to sleep due to pain and discomfort. This week we give the opportunity to feel warm and comfortable as you drift of to sleep suing techniques that the Therapy Guy uses with his clients: hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques.https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/Support the show

This episode looks at some Hypnotherapy techniques to help manage your pain and how to sleep through pain.There are two elements to this episode and does involve you undertaking some preparation work and listening to the podcast over several days to help promote the benefits.It looks at pain relief and improving the management of your feelings of pain and also promotes you sleeping better. Giving you more control over how you feel and how you can manage your feelings when your pain strikes.https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/Support the show

Do you know how self hypnosis works? Would you like to be able to relax when you want? Meditation and self-hypnosis can help you feel better and more energized in yourself. Would you like to understand or learn more?https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/Support the show

Do you have a negative inner voice? Intrusive thoughts? Does it stop you from enjoying your life or do you experience toxic relationships?Whilst the inner voice can sometimes be useful and productive it can at times overwhelm us and stop us from enjoying the people and experiences in our lives.Listen in to see if you can start the process of changing how you see yourself and those around you.https://www.horizonplymouth.co.uk/Support the show

Have you been dealing with stress or anxiety recently? As a therapist, we see many clients come in feeling stressed about work, school etc or anxious about an upcoming event, project, deadline.Everyone feels overwhelmed at some point in their lives, but it's learning how to deal with stress and anxiety that will make the difference for your mental health and wellbeing. We've included some breathing techniques and a suggestion for dealing with panic attacks etchttps://www.horizonplymouth.co.ukSupport the show

Here is a brief daily meditation podcast which gives you the opportunity to switch off and relax for a few minutes to enable you to recharge and re-energise.https://www.horizonplymouth.co.ukSupport the show

In this episode, we discuss tinnitus, what is it, and what you can do to help yourself or someone who is living with tinnitus.In this episode, I mention a hearing clinic that we work with and a charity that works with those experiencing tinnitus.https://www.plymouthhearingcentre.co.uk/https://www.tinnitus.org.uk/https://www.horizonplymouth.co.ukSupport the show

Do you struggle to sleep?This short sleep meditation will help you to relax and unwind after a busy day. Every day is different and with ongoing events happening, there's always something on the horizon about to happen, something to dwell on or think about when you know you need to sleep. This guided meditation will help you to empty your mind and drift off to sleep.https://www.horizonplymouth.co.ukSupport the show