Dr Mark Williamson

Don’t ignore what’s wrong. But choose to appreciate the good things too

If you expect people to be against you or doing bad things, you’ll probably find some examples. But if you look for people who are helping and doing good, you’ll likely find a lot more

Optimism isn’t saying things are fine. It’s taking a pragmatic approach to life’s problems - and seeing them as temporary setbacks rather than permanent

☕️ Waking up? Take a deep breath
🙏 Anxious? Take a deep breath
📚 Busy day? Take a deep breath
🏠 Indoors? Take a deep breath
🌳 Outside? Take a deep breath
😴 Bedtime? Take a deep breath

If you’re rushing up a ladder of expectations and achievements, check you’re climbing the right ladder

Confidence isn’t about knowing people will say good things about you. It’s about being at peace with yourself even if they don’t

Listening is vital, especially when we disagree. When someone says something you find difficult, pause your natural reaction and really listen. Then calmly reflect back their message with: “So what you’re saying is…”

If you spend too much time trying to keep life under control, you miss out on actually living it. Enjoy the little things

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Make peace with the past
Stay hopeful for the future
Be present here and now

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Appreciate joyful moments and learn from difficult ones. It’s either good, or good practice

To cheer yourself up, try cheering someone else up #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

Do something your future self will thank you for. And let go of something your future self won’t really care about

Worrying may help us take action for a better tomorrow. But it can also stop us enjoying today. Aim to be a realistic optimist

Focus more on trying to help others than on trying to impress others

Asking for help can be an act of kindness too. When we reach out for support, we give others an opportunity to make a difference and experience the joy of helping

Don’t ignore what’s wrong. But choose to notice and appreciate the good things too

Give it a try. Every big achievement starts with that first small attempt

YouTube video by Action for Happiness How To Stop Overthinking with Dr Jessamy Hibberd

Really enjoyed hosting the brilliant Dr Jessamy Hibberd to talk about Overthinking. It turned out to be one of our most popular event themes ever, as it seems to be something lots of us struggle with! Please help to spread the word youtu.be/npx1bn3V4f0

Whatever age you are today, your future self would love to be it. Try to make the most of how things are

Being willing to change your mind is a strength not a weakness. Be firm with your values but flexible with your opinions - and let others be too

Your behaviour helps to change the world more than your opinions

How people treat you is their choice. How you respond is yours

When listening to someone, focus on really hearing what they’re saying, rather than what you’ll say in reply

One Day, or Day One? If it’s important then no need to delay, just take the first small step forward today

If you want to see what’s getting worse, read the news. If you want to see what’s getting better, read history

❌ Things outside of your control: the past, other people’s behaviour, the overall outcome 

✅ Things within your control: today’s choices, how you treat others, your contribution to the outcome

How To Stop Overthinking - with Dr Jessamy Hibberd Join clinical psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd to discover how to free your mind from overthinking and focus on what really matters.

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Your words have power. Use them to encourage and inspire