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THE IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GUILT AND SHAME
I am not a domestic goddess. The opposite, in fact - I'm more of a domestic goblin. So today, when I was emptying my bin, and found...
Sophie Shaw
Sep 212 min read


DON'T BE AFRAID OF YOUR THOUGHTS
Recently, I was in the process of hiding a key for the cleaner, when I caught myself thinking some very uncharitable thoughts about my neighbours and their potential for criminality.
For the record, they are all utterly lovely - I'm very lucky. So I tutted, and said to myself: "I hate my brain."
And then I remembered - I don't hate my brain at all. It's tiresome at times, but I know that every single part of my mind is doing its best to make me happy and keep me saf
Sophie Shaw
Aug 142 min read


WHAT KIND OF SELF CARE DO YOU NEED?
Self-care is a funny old thing - it looks different for everyone, and depends on what your needs are in the moment. There isn't a one-size-fits-all way to care for yourself.
Sometimes self-care is forcing your butt out of bed and getting out for a bit of exercise.
Sometimes it's forcing yourself back into bed, or just ensuring you've eaten today.
Sophie Shaw
Aug 73 min read


3 EMOTIONAL MYTHS THAT ARE KEEPING YOU STUCK
At least 3 big myths confuse the crap out of people when they start working on their emotions.
These confusions and misunderstandings can totally derail your healing process, if left unchecked.
Sophie Shaw
Jul 243 min read


THE BIGGEST REASON WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT TO FEEL YOUR FEELINGS
Announcement: I'll be taking on weekly clients again from September onwards. If you're ready to get to work, I have a limited waiting list, and I invite you to join.
Sophie Shaw
Jul 92 min read


TALKING IT OUT ISN'T ALWAYS ENOUGH
I'm a big fan of talking therapies - BUT - they can be limited. Here's why.
Sophie Shaw
Jun 253 min read


WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN?
You know that dream you've been putting off? What's the worst that could happen if it came true?
Sophie Shaw
Jun 113 min read


ARE YOU LOOKING FOR 'THE CURE'?
Are you looking for that magic bullet that will fix *all* the things? The cure?
You're not alone.
Sophie Shaw
May 52 min read


WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU START WORKING ON YOURSELF
The healing journey is rarely linear - more often, it's a rollercoaster of ups and downs.
Sophie Shaw
Apr 43 min read


LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF - even when you don't know how
I hope the sun is shining for you - but if not, that's ok - you can love yourself anyway.
Sophie Shaw
Mar 182 min read


WHY SHOULD YOU FEEL YOUR FEELINGS?
Why on earth SHOULD you feel your feelings, when they're so hard to take?
Sophie Shaw
Feb 43 min read


WHAT TO DO WHEN WORLD EVENTS ARE SCARY
There is undoubtedly some scary shiz happening in the world, you can't ignore it - and nor should you try to.
Sophie Shaw
Jan 223 min read


3 THINGS TO LET GO OVER THE HOLIDAYS
Let's get right to it - the holiday season is upon us , bringing its beautifully mixed bag of tinsel and tantrums . I don't know about...
Sophie Shaw
Dec 2, 20243 min read


RELAX - NOTHING IS UNDER CONTROL
One of the biggest stumbling blocks I see with my clients is the attempt to control what cannot be controlled - and the distress caused...
Sophie Shaw
Nov 14, 20243 min read


WHICH WOLF DO YOU FEED?
I haven't been eavesdropping, and I can't read your mind - BUT - I bet I can tell you what you've been thinking about most. Look at your...
Sophie Shaw
Aug 30, 20243 min read


THE THREE VITAL ASPECTS OF SELF LOVE
I spent a lot of years not loving myself - even now it's very much a work in progress. Like the proverbial onion, I keep pulling back...
Sophie Shaw
Aug 13, 20244 min read


YOU DON'T HAVE TO UNDERSTAND IT IN ORDER TO HEAL FROM IT
It is undoubtedly a LOT easier to heal from things if you understand them. BUT you don't have to. I see a lot of clients get tripped up...
Sophie Shaw
Aug 6, 20243 min read


LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF - a little help from me.
Who do you turn to first when you're feeling crappy? When you're filled with anxiety and self-doubt, who's right there in your corner...
Sophie Shaw
Jul 29, 20244 min read


JOURNEY TO SELF LOVE - a healing audio mini-course
I've been in my creative cave for the last week (A.K.A. glued to my computer in glorious hyperfocus - thank you ADHD!) And I tell you...
Sophie Shaw
Jul 16, 20243 min read


WHO MAKES THE RULES? And what happens when they get broken?
You know that frustration you feel when someone behaves in a way that you yourself would never behave? That burning feeling of injustice?...
Sophie Shaw
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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