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Small steps key to opening back up
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A thread has been appearing in conversations I have had with clients and friends recently. It’s a feeling of change in people’s lives that has occurred over the last year or so for obvious reasons but has only now come to the surface to be acknowledged. For many people, the last year has given cause to shy away from decisions that need to be made because the world had to grind to a halt. But now… as we come out of our hideaways, reality must be faced. For many, that is a truly daunting prospect. It signifies now is the time to decide and to take steps to move on in a new direction. It could be the end of a relationship or the start of a life without a loved one. Or moving on from a collapsed business. Whatever your situation, here are some thoughts on how to look after yourself and make moving forward a bit more accessible. Small steps. I know – I always say that. Because they are always the best
option. Small steps rather than giant leaps are more sustainable and more absorbable into your current life. So make small changes and get used to them before making the next small change. Nothing too dramatic that will send waves crashing through the whole show. Talk. If something is on your mind and niggling you, talk to someone. It may be the first step is to talk to someone not directly involved, in other words not your partner, not your employer. Just by putting your concerns into words and saying them out loud you have taken a significant step. Talking is powerful. Don’t rush. Unless your situation is time-sensitive, don’t rush into decisions based on an emotional reaction. Take it steady and consider every step in the cold light of day. Our brains have an emotional side and a logical side (and knowing that is a key part of my stress management work) so make sure you are basing decisions on OSTEOPATHIC CLINIC IN logic, not emotion. WINCANTON HIGH STREET Don’t be afraid to say no. This summer is going Offering specialist osteopathic treatment for to be filled with So Much Headaches Back Pain Reunion. If that’s not Arthritic Pain Muscular Spasm your thing, all the time, Sports Injuries Neck pain Sciatica don’t be afraid to say no. Have a stock answer Call now for professional advice and to arrange an appointment or visit our ready for when friends or website family spring a plan on brueosteopathy.co.uk you that makes you go info@brueosteopathy.co.uk 07421 100144 cold. Everyone has to return at their own pace. NATURAL PAIN RELIEF n Alice Johnsen is a ADELE CLINCH, BSC, HCPC, therapist in Gillingham life coach based near registered Bio resonance scan & treatments, Sherborne. chiropodist/ 07961 080513 Clinical reflexology podiatrist. 01935 alicejohnsen.co.uk & baby/toddler reflexology
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