Episode Summary
In my weekly Sunday summary, I review my key lessons and experiences of the week which include:
- Pondering on whether to share the free resources I’ve been given by the NHS.
- Simultaneously feeling cared for by my doctor and the unworthiness of the stigma attached to mental health issues.
- Why I’m continuing with counselling even though I feel in a really good place right now.
- Reflecting on whether I need to solve the problems causing my feelings of inadequacy or just learn to manage those feelings when they arise.
- Brendon Burchard’s advice about gaining momentum through starting every day with something small and simple to achieve, even if it is just getting out of bed.
- Mel Robbins’ advice about using the 5 Second Rule for dealing with thoughts that are not supporting you (just discovering this simple technique is worth the time you’ll spend listening to this episode).
- Why I think my healing needs to be, in fact HAS to be painful for me to achieve happiness.
- A reflection on what some of my fears are and how they manifest.
- More thoughts on the concept of “happiness” – is it a destination or a journey.
Episode Show Notes
00:32 – How the NHS have finally given me access to the resources to support my treatment (which I don’t get for another 6 months)
01:36 – How I’m tempted to share these resources because there are people who need them.
01:57 – I can’t understand why the NHS don’t make these resources freely available.
02:22 – How my GP made me feel cared for.
02:52 – My ongoing feelings about the stigma of dealing with mental health issues and how I’m pondering the pros and cons of whether to “go public”.
06:31 – Why I will continue with counselling even though I feel really good right now.
07:45 – Do I have to “fix” what’s causing me to feel inadequate, or do I just need to learn how to manage those feelings and the impact they have on me.
09:04 – Top tips from some wildly successful people on how to deal with challenges to your mental wellbeing.
09:39 – Brendon Burchard recommends (getting help) starting each day with something small (like having a shower) and building momentum from that.
11:37 – Mel Robbins shared her 5 Second Rule technique for replacing negative and destructive thoughts and behaviours with positive ones (just hearing about this one approach is worth you listening to the entire episode)
13:21 – Why the 5 Second Rule works.
14:22 – Why I think my healing from depression should hurt!
17:46 – I reflect on what my fears are and how they manifest.
19:31 – How I am beginning to overcome my fears by looking at them directly and taking the first steps to deal with the behaviours that feed them.
21:27 – I talk about Hope.
22:17 – I talk about Help.
23:41 – I talk about Happiness.
25:39 – This podcast is a form of self-therapy (I even invent a new word for it here!) as well as a resource you can draw ideas and perhaps even inspiration from.
