Published in Bridget Webber Writes Mental Health Tips·PinnedMember-only💖Stop Waiting for Someone to Make You Feel SpecialAnd Love Yourself Instead — “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” Mark Twain Twain’s observation makes sense. If you disapprove of yourself, no one else’s positivity about you will affect your self-regard. Similarly, if you don’t have self-compassion and love yourself unconditionally, no one else’s love for you will fill the void…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published in Bridget Webber Writes Mental Health Tips·1 day agoMember-onlyBelieve Me, You Need These 5 Healthy Self-Awareness HabitsWhen you embrace them, you can build terrific relationships and regulate your emotions — Have you ever wondered whether you have a healthy level of self-awareness? It’s possible to be overly self-aware, which means you’re hyper-sensitive and critical of yourself. Or, you could be under-aware. People who lack self-awareness are more likely to be insensitive to their needs and the needs of others. They…Self Awareness5 min readSelf Awareness5 min read
Published in Bridget Webber Writes Mental Health Tips·2 days agoMember-onlyDitch Complacency: Ramp Up Appreciation If You Want Successful RelationshipsStay mindful of the well-being of your connections for better relationship health — We usually understand the importance of appreciation at the start of a relationship. So we consider other people’s needs and preferences. Often, we make a great effort to please others and learn what makes them happy. …Relationships4 min readRelationships4 min read
Published in Bridget Webber Writes Mental Health Tips·4 days agoMember-onlyLeopards Do Change Their SpotsBut not always in the way you want them to — “Wait!” My heel stuck in the drain grate like a nail in wood. I didn’t expect to be glued to a London street that summer. I was used to rambling in the hills and running along the sandy beach by my home. But my boyfriend had ‘upped sticks’ and gone…Self3 min readSelf3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·5 days agoMember-onlyThe Dark Side of Trying Too Hard to Survive in The LightTrying to tip our natures toward lightness and subdue our shadows gets us into trouble — Like it or not, we’re all on the path of self-mastery. No matter your spiritual beliefs, you can’t help but reach for self-improvement. I love the analogy of humans, like plants trying to touch the sun. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyCraving Isn’t As Ugly As You’ve Been ToldIt could help you be your best self — Everybody has a dream, even if they claim otherwise. Sometimes people assume their yearning for a better life and advanced personal skills is out of reach or best kept a secret. …Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Nov 21Member-only5 Crazy Things People (Mostly) Stopped Doing (Thank Goodness)It makes you wonder if we do other ridiculous and harmful things now — Human history is laced with weird, ridiculous, and barbaric treatments for everyday complaints and needs. In their time, of course, they were considered perfectly acceptable. Once you learn about these five stupid things people used to do, you may wonder what we do now that’s dangerous or silly yet believe…History4 min readHistory4 min read
Published in Bridget Webber Writes Mental Health Tips·Nov 18Member-onlySelf-Nurture for Better Mental HealthTend your mind like a garden and help it grow strong — It might seem like your frame of mind runs on autopilot. You don’t choose your mood. It chooses you. Nurturing, though, sends a message of self-value brain-ward and boosts resilience. The greater your self-nourishment, the more brain connections are created to reinforce well-being, and your self-esteem grows. Consider how you…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Nov 17Member-only29 Questions I’ve Asked Myself LatelyCan you answer them? — Do odd questions pop into your mind? It happens to me too. Maybe it’s the result of wanting to see the truth about life. Or you could blame it on an overactive imagination. Nevertheless, I’m often left with a furrowed brow as I think about them. …Questions3 min readQuestions3 min read
Nov 16Member-onlyThe Day I Realized Even Toddlers Could Overtake MeBeing adults doesn’t make us resilient — Casting my mind back several decades, I recall the bright light of the sun on snow reflected in my goggles. It was my first attempt at skiing, and I was determined to be brilliant. The only problem was I hated even walking on slippery ground. …Resilience4 min readResilience4 min read
