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Victoria Bourque – mental health coach| Glossop – Derbyshire
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WHY FUSSING OVER OUR KIDS ISN’T NECESSARILY A GOOD IDEA

2020-11-10
On: November 10, 2020

When you love your child so much you could burst, isn’t it easy to fall into the trap of doing everything for them? After all, when we tidy up afterContinue Reading

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THRIVING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY…..

2021-01-08
On: January 8, 2021

Thriving through uncertainty: how do you cope? 2020 & 2021 – the years that changed our lives more than we could have anticipated. Self-isolation, cancelled holidays, home schooling, job uncertainty,Continue Reading

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FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT VAGINISMUS

2020-02-01
On: February 1, 2020

Thrive Coach and co-author of the Cure your Vaginismus and Thrive book, Cara Ostryn, discusses five common misconceptions about sexual pain and anxiety: “Vaginismus is a sexual problem affecting women.Continue Reading

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Why do you see threats, dangers and worries everywhere you look?

2018-10-02
On: October 2, 2018

Imagine living as a very relaxed, calm, chilled-out human in the times of our very distant ancestors, back when we were living in caves and were potential breakfast for otherContinue Reading

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Cure your Emetophobia and Thrive as a Parent

2018-05-02
On: May 2, 2018

One of the most-rewarding parts of the work I do as a licensed Thrive Programme Coach® is helping clients overcome a severe phobia of vomiting known as emetophobia. This debilitatingContinue Reading

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Interview with Jas who Overcame Severe Anxiety with The Thrive Programme

2018-03-28
On: March 28, 2018

I am frequently contacted by people who are suffering with anxiety disorders. If you can relate to this and you are currently struggling with your mental health, you are farContinue Reading

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Learning How to Wobble and not Fall Down

2017-06-13
On: June 13, 2017

Back in the 1970s when I was growing up, before the era of touch screens and computer games, Weebles were all the rage. These little egg-shaped toys were perfectly balanced,Continue Reading

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The Top 5 Benefits of Self Compassion

2017-04-30
On: April 30, 2017

When I am working with clients to help them thrive, one of the many areas that we work on is self-compassion. Almost without exception, clients discover that they are beingContinue Reading

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One Simple (but Effective) Tip to Break that Low-Self-Esteem-Cycle

2017-04-09
On: April 9, 2017

  Self-esteem is perhaps the most under-valued part of what makes up our mental health. At worst, it can lead you to do things you’d never normally consider doing –Continue Reading

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Thriving as a Parent

2017-02-10
On: February 10, 2017

Some of the biggest benefits for me of the life skills I have learnt with The Thrive Programme have been around being a parent. As the mum of two wonderfulContinue Reading

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My name is Victoria Bourque and having worked as a dentist for over 20 years, treating many anxious and phobic patients, I felt inspired to use my knowledge and skills to empower as many people as possible to live happily and confidently. I completed my Thrive Consultant® training under the supervision of Rob Kelly and operate under a strict code of ethics as a licensed Thrive Consultant.

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A big part of learning to thrive is understanding A big part of learning to thrive is understanding mental health and it doesn’t have to be complex! Save this post for when you need a little reminder that you have all the power within you to thrive! #mentalhealth #selfdevelopment #mindsetmatters #personalgrowth
One moment you feel on top of the world, everythin One moment you feel on top of the world, everything is looking good and looking up... and the next, you feel miserable. It just keeps changing day to day, and it can be pretty exhausting. 😮‍💨 We all know someone who doesn’t seem to have that problem - they remain pretty much at the same level of contentment with themselves. Well, the truth is, it’s not because they were born that way, or that you’re different... they just base their self-esteem differently than you do. Let’s dive in! So first, let’s get something out of the way - self-esteem is not stuck. It’s not something you have or don’t have... it’s something you actively create (or don’t create) every day. If you find yourself fluctuating between feeling good or bad, you’re most likely basing your self-esteem on external factors: ➡️ How well you do at your job ➡️ What people think of you ➡️ Your status ➡️ Your physical appearance ➡️ Your relationships ...and so much more, but you get the idea. If one of these things goes wrong (for example, if you mess up a bit at work), you feel terrible. People with stable self-esteem don’t see these fluctuations because they don’t base how they feel on external factors - they focus on internal ones: ⭐️ What they like about themselves ⭐️ The effort they put in ⭐️ The kind of person they work on being ⭐️ Understanding what they can and can’t control That’s why whatever happens outside of that doesn’t really affect their self esteem. ✨ Your turn to build the self-esteem you deserve! 🧡 #mentalhealth #selfesteem #personalgrowth #selfworth
Just like a building needs deep foundations to sta Just like a building needs deep foundations to stand tall, your mental health needs strong psychological foundations. 💫 A lot of the time, we feel like our mind is a big mystery we don’t have much control over. Some people seem lucky to have great mental health, while others experience more issues with it. 🤔 If you are suffering from a mental health issue, if you have symptoms that are making your life miserable, know that you can learn how to improve your mental health. 💪 Our emotions are largely created by what we think in the moment. And how we think is based on our beliefs. 🧠 Once you learn how to update those beliefs to ones that are helpful and empowering, you’ll see yourself soar. ✨ You CAN take control! 🫶 The Thrive Programme isn’t therapy - you are totally in the driver’s seat as you work through learning a skillset to understand your own mind. You’ll learn everything you need to know to be the best version of yourself! 💛 #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalstrength #wellnesstips
Sometimes a goal, a challenge, or something you ne Sometimes a goal, a challenge, or something you need to overcome just feels impossible. 🏔️ But here’s the thing - it’s rarely about whether you CAN do it. It’s about what you’re telling yourself about it. When you keep thinking “this is impossible,” that’s all you’ll see. You won’t even notice that first small step you could take! 💭 Here’s what you need to know (and follow me for more tips like this!) ✨ Our friend just showed us 4 simple things that helped him reach his goal: ➡️ He got perspective - yes, the goal looked huge! But he broke it down and found he could absolutely handle one step at a time. That’s all he focused on. 🎯 ➡️ He took his time - no rushing, no pressure. He went at his own pace. And guess what? He still made it! 🌱 ➡️ He became his own best friend - instead of putting pressure on himself, he was encouraging and supportive. “Maybe I CAN do this,” “One step at a time” 🫂 ➡️ He celebrated his win - that moment at the top wasn’t just celebration. It became proof for next time something feels scary: “I can do hard things!” 🌟 The truth is, you CAN do hard things too. You just need your mind working with you instead of against you. 💫 I can help you with that. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, fears, or working towards the life you want - I teach the skills that make ANY goal feel possible. 🎯 The best part? It’s a training programme where YOU’RE in the driver’s seat of your own mental health, learning and applying the tools yourself. 💪 Save this post for those days when things feel too big to handle! ⭐️ Don’t forget to follow me for more tips on thriving in life 🫶 #mentalhealthmatters #selfbelief #thrivingnotsurviving #mentalhealth #youvegotthis
You have this great idea. Maybe you want to go bac You have this great idea. Maybe you want to go back to school, switch careers, or move somewhere new. But when it comes to actually taking those steps... you freeze. 🥶 Here’s the thing - there could be lots of reasons why, but the biggest one is always what’s going on in your mind. You know those people who just seem to go for it? The ones who don’t get overwhelmed with stress and anxiety no matter how things turn out? There are 2 main reasons for that: 1. They don’t get in their own way 2. They know they can handle whatever challenges come up Getting in your own way looks like: 🚨 “I can’t do this” 🚨 “It’s not good enough” 🚨 “What if I fail?” 🚨 “What’s the point?” 🚨 “What if it doesn’t work out?” 🚨 “What if that’s not the right move?” So if you have a goal but feel stuck, start by looking at what’s happening in your mind 🧠 Don’t forget to follow me to learn about understanding your mind and how to use it to your advantage 🧡 #overcomefear #mindset #empoweryourself #empoweryourself✨
We spend so much time trying to fix ourselves, oft We spend so much time trying to fix ourselves, often without even realizing it. It can take over our lives instead of actually living them. The frustrating part? It doesn’t always work - you do all the things, and still feel off. Can you relate? Let’s talk about it. You can spend years working on yourself, but if the beliefs driving you aren’t helpful, you won’t feel better. 🤔 It’s like this: you can study hard, get that dream career, collect all the achievements, and still feel completely stuck because you’re not seeing your own worth. You’re still playing that old tape in your head that says you’re not good enough. The real key? Understanding yourself and how you tick. Once you can spot which beliefs are holding you back, switching them becomes so much easier. Everything else follows naturally. ✨ The Thrive Programme isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you understand: ➡️ How your mind works 🧠 ➡️ Why you think and feel the way you do 💭 ➡️ How to take control of your thoughts and beliefs ⭐️ When you understand yourself, you can: ➡️ Build genuine self-esteem 💫 ➡️ Develop a powerful mindset for life’s challenges 💪 ➡️ Create the life you truly want ✨ You are not a problem that needs solving - you just have some unhelpful stories playing in your mind. And those can change. 🌱 Follow me to learn more 🧡 #mentalhealth #growth #mindsetshift
We live in a world where anxiety is often presente We live in a world where anxiety is often presented as something vastly out of our control - something we can only manage through external support. The truth is: you have SO much natural ability within you right now to make a world of difference. 🫶 Let’s explore 3 powerful tips, but first follow me for more insights on how to take full control of your mental health 🧠 ⭐️ Shift Your Perspective The number one reason anxiety takes hold is that we lose perspective on our situation. Many challenges are more manageable than our minds make them out to be. We build them so big with our thoughts that they become terrifying mountains. To get more perspective? Start asking questions, just like you would when solving any other problem: Is it really as overwhelming as it feels? If things don’t go perfectly, will it truly be the end of the world? What would you say to a friend facing this same situation? ⭐️ Practice being kind to yourself This brings us to something crucial: being kind to yourself. Here’s the golden rule - you can work on overcoming fears, learning new skills, or being the best version of yourself, but if you’re putting yourself down in the background, nothing will stick. Your self-esteem needs nurturing to thrive. Make being gentle with yourself a daily practice. It might feel strange at first, but keep at it until it becomes your natural response. ⭐️ Self-Praise! Being kind is essential, but actively praising yourself? That’s where the magic happens. When you put effort into something - whether it seems normal, big or small - celebrate it! Notice your progress, acknowledge your effort. Each moment of recognition strengthens your self-esteem and motivates you to keep growing. Remember, anxiety only grows when we feel powerless, and that power has always been within you. 🧡 Practice these DAILY and watch how you develop both the ability to prevent anxiety from taking hold and the skills to calm yourself when it does arise.🫶 You’ve got this! Anxiety doesn’t define you or control you - YOU are in charge! 💪 Remember to follow me for more 🧡 #mentalhealth #innerstrength #selfempowerment #mentalhealthjourney
But seriously though... why can’t they just come But seriously though... why can’t they just come to my house? 😩 Going to someone’s house when you have emetophobia can be terrifying and the panic that sets in as soon as someone invites you over can be completely overwhelming. 😔 You start to have thoughts like... 👉Can I avoid going? 👉Is it rude to decline? 👉Can I convince them to come to my house or meet somewhere else? 👉I’m already feeling sick at the thought of it, maybe it’s not a good idea… If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with emetophobia—a debilitating fear of being sick or seeing others be sick. It’s more common than you might think... The good news? You don’t have to live with this fear forever! 🤩 With the right mindset and tools, you can overcome it.💪 Contact me to find out more about the Emetophobia-Free programme.
Nobody is born with low self esteem. It’s someth Nobody is born with low self esteem. It’s something we create over time by our thinking. There are a lot of misconceptions that low self esteem comes from our past or from bad things happening to us and that there isn’t much we can do to fix it. That’s very disempowering and simply not true. ❌ Self esteem is about how you treat yourself right NOW. It is your current opinion of yourself. It’s what you think about yourself TODAY. You might have low self esteem if you: ➡️ Put yourself down a lot 😔 ➡️ Always compare yourself to others 👥 ➡️ Set unrealistically high goals you can never reach 🏔️ ➡️ Try too hard to get others to like you 😮‍💨 When you do these things, you’re essentially sending a message to your brain: I AM NOT GOOD ENOUGH Here’s the good news: since this is an active process you can change it! Think of self esteem like a battery. Being kind to yourself charges it up. Being hard on yourself drains it. 🔋 Here are some easy ways to start: ⭐️ Write down good things about yourself 📝 ⭐️ Be nice to yourself when you mess up - everyone does 🤗 ⭐️ Notice the good things you do each day, big and SMALL 🎉 ⭐️ Set small goals you can reach, and feel good when you do 🏆 When you do these things, you start to see yourself in a better way. You’ll feel better about who you are. You won’t need others to tell you you’re worth it - you’ll know it yourself. ❤️ For more tips on feeling better about yourself, don’t forget to follow me. #selfesteem #lowselfesteem #mentalhealth #mindsetshift
Do you often struggle with thoughts like “I don’t want to” or “What’s the point?” Do you feel overwhelmed by daily tasks or question why you made plans? Maybe you even feel guilty for these thoughts, wondering why everyone else seems to have it together while you’re struggling. 😒 If this sounds familiar, remember: there’s nothing wrong with you for having these thoughts. Here’s the thing: these thoughts are just that- thoughts. They are not facts. Believing these thoughts can make you feel helpless, which in turn creates more negative thoughts. It’s a cycle, but you can learn how to break it. You can start breaking free right now. 🫶 Here’s how: ⭐️ Change your self-talk: Gradually shift from “I don’t want to” → “I don’t want to, but I can try” → “I can do this” → “I want to do this”. This simple change in vocabulary can transform how you feel. ⭐️ Set small, achievable goals: when you accomplish them celebrate your success 🎉Proudly say, “I DID THAT!” ⭐️ Be kind to yourself: Changing behavior takes effort. Support yourself like you would a best friend. By working on these steps, you’ll build a sense of empowerment. Remember, you were never truly helpless – you just had thoughts that made you feel that way. 🧡 #mentalhealthawareness #intrusivethoughts #selfempowerment #mindsetshift
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You cancelled an important appointment, were late You cancelled an important appointment, were late wishing someone happy birthday, messed up a work deadline, let a friend down... we’ve all been there. Guilt can eat you up inside, making you feel awful. 😖 Can you relate? Do you ever notice some people don’t carry guilt around when they make a little mistake? 🤔 It’s not because they’re perfect and never mess up. They just respond differently to their mess-ups. They learn and move on without it crushing their self-esteem. Here’s the key: overcoming unhealthy guilt isn’t about what you did or didn’t do. It’s about how you treat yourself afterward. ⭐️ Healthy guilt is when we really have done something wrong and we recognise it and take accountability. Unhealthy guilt is where we set ourselves impossibly high, perfect standards so we view any hiccup or mistake as a huge issue and give ourselves a hard time. Follow these tips to overcome unhealthy guilt: ⭐️ Get perspective: Did you really commit the worst crime ever by cancelling that appointment? You’re human. Life happens. Accept this is part of the experience and that’s okay. ⭐️ Show self-compassion: Treat and hold yourself accountable with kindness like you’d do with a friend. Accept and forgive yourself. 🫂 ⭐️ Find the opportunity: What can you learn from this? Turn the situation into a way you can grow🌱 #overcomingguilt #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #mentalhealth
If there is one thing you want to focus on today i If there is one thing you want to focus on today it’s building a kind and powerful attitude with yourself! 🧡 Helpful ways for doing that: ⭐️ what would I tell a child? ⭐️ what would a best friend say? These questions help take a step back and start treating yourself in a kinder way 🧡 #mentalhealth #mindsetshit #selfcompassion
Imagine you’re faced with a situation that scare Imagine you’re faced with a situation that scares you and you don’t think you can do it. You think it through and find a way to avoid it and there is this moment of relief. The thing is that relief is just an illusion. 🎭 By avoiding what scares you, you’re actually feeding your anxiety. It’s like telling yourself, “I can’t handle this”, over and over again. The good news? You can break free from this cycle! Here’s how: BE YOUR BEST FRIEND 🤗 When you’re about to face your fear, talk to yourself like you would to someone you love. Be kind, encouraging, and compassionate. No more beating yourself up! CHALLENGE YOUR THINKING 💭 about the perceived fear. If flying terrifies you, remind yourself of the safety statistics. Remember times you’ve been brave before, that show in fact that you CAN do it! Your mind is powerful - use it to your advantage! BABY STEPS 👣 Don’t try to conquer your biggest fear all at once. Start small. If crowds make you anxious, begin by visiting a quiet café during off-hours. Each tiny victory builds your confidence. PROCESSING: After each brave step, take a moment to process. 🌟 Really let it sink in that you did it, you coped, and you’re okay. This reflection is crucial - it’s how you rewrite your story from “I can’t” to “I can” and how you build your confidence to go to the next small step. Remember, change doesn’t happen overnight. But with each small step, you’re growing stronger. You’re proving to yourself that you can handle more than you thought. And before you know it, you’ll be over the feared situation. 🧡 You’ve got this! 💪 #anxiety #overcominganxiety #overcomingfears #mentalhealth
Is the threat of being sick constantly on your min Is the threat of being sick constantly on your mind? Like no matter what you do you just can’t seem to get it out of your head? You can’t switch off from it and just enjoy being present because it always creeps back in along with a heap of anxiety? I understand. I’ve worked with countless people who have been there. Let’s talk about exactly HOW to get your life back…. Emetophobia is the fear of being sick and it can be incredibly debilitating. When you have emetophobia the majority of your daily thoughts are directly or indirectly related to vomit or sickness 😩 No wonder you’re exhausted…Even when what you are doing has nothing directly to do with being sick you still manage to link it in your mind… Going to the theatre - what if I feel nauseous and can’t leave? What if I panic and start to feel like I might be sick, what if I catch a sickness bug? Going out with friends- what if the place we go isn’t clean, what if I can’t eat anything, what if everyone wants a drinks and I have to say no? Going to work - what if my dinner is out of the fridge too long, what if the work fridge isn’t clean, what if someone has norovirus and I catch it? And so it goes on - no matter what you are doing your brain always has a way to link it back to sickness or vomit.It is EXHAUSTING. The good news is you don’t have to live like this… The Emetophobia-Free programme is an extremely effective treatment for this phobia. #emetophobia #emetophobiarecovery #emtophobiahelp
You try your best to go through your day, but ther You try your best to go through your day, but there’s always a dark cloud overhead ☁️ - this constant worry about your health. It’s so intense that you actually believe something must be wrong. You’ve become increasingly hypervigilant, constantly on guard for any new feelings or sensations. 🔍 You spend a lot of time seeking reassurance from Google, friends, family, and doctors. It helps for a bit, but then it all starts over again. Does this feel familiar? 🤔 If it does, know that you’re not alone, and you CAN completely overcome this. 💪 Before we dive in, follow me for tips and reminders that you really can love your life ✨ WHY do we develop health anxiety? 🧠 Any type of anxiety essentially develops because you feel powerless over a certain situation. You feel unable to cope, and your brain is smart - if you can’t cope, then you need to control. You need to be on alert at all times for any sensations. You need to be READY. The interesting thing is that you don’t actually fear being ill, you fear the emotions you’re creating about being ill. All that checking and reassurance-seeking is what creates the anxiety. 🔄 So how do you fix it? You need to start feeling powerful in relation to your health and your emotions 💪 How do you do that? ⭐️ Learn how your mind works 🧠 ⭐️ Learn how to spot the limiting beliefs you hold 🔍 ⭐️ Change them and get your power back 🔑 This is exactly what I teach with the @thriveprogramme. 📚 Imagine no longer having these intrusive thoughts, no longer needing to be hypervigilant every second of every day. Instead, knowing that you CAN cope with anything. That’s freedom. 🕊️ #mentalhealth #healthanxiety #mindsetshift #growth #selfimprovement
Are you struggling to get the idea of being sick o Are you struggling to get the idea of being sick out of your head? I am here to help. 🫶 When you have emetophobia you spend a lot of time in your own head. You are often trying to ‘seem’ or look okay when really you are terrified, anxious and often feeling very sick! 🥺 You tend to make up excuses for why you won’t go to certain events, or eat certain foods but rarely tell people the truth about the real reason you do these things. ❌ Emetophobia can be an incredibly isolating and lonely fear to live with but with the Emetophobia-Free I am on a mission to change all of that! 💫 The Emetophobia-Free podcast is the first of its kind series and we open up and talk genuinely and candidly about everything Emetophobia!🗣️ Some titles include: 🔶‘Terrified of being sick? Just tell me I’m not crazy!’ 🔶‘Why do Emetophobes FEEL more ill than other people?’ 🔶’Why Emetophobia isn’t cause by a past traumatic event’ 🔶‘Emetophobia and pregnancy’ 🔶‘Teaching with Emetophobia’ 🔶‘Amazing 10 year old triumphs over Emetophobia’ 🔶‘92 year old Mary beat Emetophobia after 75 years of suffering’ And many more… If being sick is constantly on your mind, you are not alone and I am here to help. 💛 #emetophobia #emetophobiarecovery #emetophobiahelp
You find yourself stuck- maybe you feel like you c You find yourself stuck- maybe you feel like you can’t get out of bed, or you are at your desk staring at the screen, or on the couch unable to move. Your mind might be racing, thoughts everywhere and feelings of anxiety, dread and overwhelm.🤯 It can feel like these states happen TO us and that we don’t have much power over these moments. This is terribly disempowering and it isn’t the truth either. ❌ You actually CAN get yourself out, and also you can learn to stop getting yourself into those states to begin with. So let’s start with what to do when it does happen: ⭐️ Get perspective by asking yourself questions; * Is it possible I will be okay? * Is it possible I can get myself through [insert situation]? * What would I tell a friend? ⭐️ Take Action * Take one step for example make yourself a cup of tea * Take another small step and keep going ⭐️ Praise yourself: instead of putting yourself down for feeling this way praise yourself for working your way through it! The reason we get into these states to begin with is we’ve let our thoughts go rampant (unintentionally!) and chosen to believe them (unintentionally as well). ⭐️ When you have a good understanding of your own thoughts, you can catch them before even getting to that point. Even better, you can change your thought patterns so that the unhelpful thoughts occur a lot less frequently 😌 This is what I teach with the Thrive Programme. This is where you learn to understand yourself, your thoughts, and learn all the tools to change them for the better. It’s basically training you to be your own coach! ✨ Follow me to learn more about YOUR mental health and YOUR power to help yourself 🧡🧡 #mentalhealth #empowerment #mindset #growth
If you’re a mum who wants to be fun and adventur If you’re a mum who wants to be fun and adventurous but you find yourself holding back due to the fear or your child throwing up, this is for you 🧡 I understand how overwhelming that can feel ❤️‍🩹 Avoiding fun activities or filtering your decisions through emetophobia might seem like a way to control the risk of getting sick, but it often just leads to missing out on precious moments with your family. The good news? You don’t have to live like this 🫶 Overcoming these fears is possible! Imagine being able to say “yes” to outings, play dates or family adventures without that nagging fear holding you back. It’s time to take back control and embrace those fun moments with your child 🤩 I would love to help you thrive and make those fun memories without fear standing in your way 🧡 #emetophobiarecovery #emetophobiafree #emetophobia
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Like you’r Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Like you’re on a rollercoaster you can’t control? You’re not alone. We all go through a wide range of feelings every day, and sometimes they can really impact our lives. 🫨 It’s easy to think something must be wrong with you when your emotions feel too intense. You might wonder how to get your mental health in check. But here’s the good news: Strong emotions don’t mean something’s broken. They just mean you haven’t learned to manage them yet. And that’s okay – most of us weren’t taught how. 🧠 Your feelings come largely from your current beliefs and thoughts, not your genetics or past.❌ It’s like wearing different lenses: 👓 “Failure” lenses: You only see your mistakes 🕶️ “Success” lenses: You notice your achievements 🔍 “Negative” lenses: Everything looks like a problem 🌈 “Positive” lenses: You spot opportunities The key is that these lenses are not fixed you can change them and here’s how : ⭐️ Learn how your brain works (it’s simpler than you think) ⭐️ Get tools to shift your perspective Once you start seeing things differently, your emotions balance out. When you do have strong reactions, you’ll understand where they come from and how to respond better. 🧡 Want to take control of your mental health? Follow me to learn: ➡️ How to balance your emotions ➡️ Ways to handle challenges better ➡️ How to understand yourself more deeply Remember: It’s normal to have big feelings. What matters is having the tools to respond to them in an empowering way. 💪 #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealth #personalgrowth
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