The Little Blue Vlog - stop negative self-talk

I’m talking about the word ‘Should’ and we need to stop saying it to ourselves. In this video I talk about why we need to stop saying 'should' as well as providing some alternatives that will help us to have more positive self-talk.
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Thank you for taking the time to watch this - I hope to see you next time.
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Take care and I hope you have a safe, peaceful week.
Gem
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#mentalhealth #anxiety #depression
The Little Blue Pot
Welcome to my UA-cam channel where I’m hoping to educate people on the different types of mental disorders to provide an understanding and learn ways to cope. I also vlog about my own experience of living with mental illness, as well as sharing other aspects of my life. I want to raise awareness of mental health problems and mental illness, so I hope my channel helps you and others.
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[@ashstubbings2603]

Hi Gem! You're looking and sounding a lot better than you have been in recent weeks. As far as the weekly check-ins go, I've been struggling a bit. It's becoming more and more obvious as the weeks go on that the S.A.D. is kicking in big style. But I'm hanging in there! I'm glad you've covered this topic because what seems like my whole life has been governed by what I 'should' have done! I've referred to these things as my 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda's'. And you are so right! They are not helpful! They add pressure to an already difficult situation. Anyway I just thought I'd acknowledge that I've watched your video. Lots of love. Ash xxx

[@chrisshaw1643]

I should be better by now is one of mine :( I put a lot of pressure on myself mentally. But I don't even know where I'm going. I spend my time alone because of discomfort when I do get out, even for some shopping. It's been years now and I've been in those traps Gem, where I feel there's no way out :( I go to a centre to do activities, recently started going again since a year ago. Was there before for years. Feels like starting over. I have probably got to 50 percent which is brill. Trying to overcome social anxiety. It feels absolutely draining at times. Like being so flat and tired but still can't rest. Good vid :)

[@Ollie-1995]

Hi Gem, I have days like this as well from time to time, I am feeling really well in myself but also feeling and having up and down moments these past couple of weeks, you’re a scorpio like me

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Oliver, its good to hear you are feeling well despite the ups and downs. Thanks for letting me know how you are getting on. Ah, a fellow Scorpio, when is your birthday? X

[@sweetooth1967]

hi gem another good video ive been taking a break from sertaline this weekend just to get my head together society has a Hollywood attitude to life when in reality its anything but ! go with the flow gem too hell with the system my therapist always says dont except societys stress monkeys on your shoulder s if that makes sense ? baby steps gem i hate should it leads too massive guilt trips that leads to me being self destruction big hug s x ps love aliens cool ☺☺

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Anthony, I hope you're ok. Your therapist is right about the stress monkeys, we need to go with the flow. I find it very hard to go with the flow. I totally get you with the guilt and self destruction, the s word is very powerful. Sending hugs x

[@sweetooth1967]

your right gem i feel if im not doing something productive at least once in my day i start and feel guilty and the clouds roll in its a mare but the winds of change will come hugs x