Feel Better

Episode 17: The Self-Esteem Episode

In this episode, I explore HOW to build great self-esteem, and share a ridiculous but memorable analogy about cake ;) 

Episode 16: What's wrong with your resolutions

In this episode I offer some thoughts about New Year's Resolutions and goals. What are you prepared to give up to bring your focus to that goal? What are the plans you're putting in place to bring that intention word to reality? Do you have categories to make sure your goals really reflect your values. 
 
Come and explore GOOD goals with me! 

Episode 15: So, you’re super tired. Now what?

In this episode I share some advice on what to do if you find yourself extremely tired having hit the end of year holidays. I look at what constitutes burnout, understanding the type of tiredness you are experiencing, and how to plan to get the rest you need even amidst other holiday responsibilities. 

Episode 14: Reflecting on Your Year

Join me as I pose some questions to help you consider the year that has been :) What are you proud of yourself for? Where have been your moments of greatest contentment? And more... 
 
Please note: This episode has an accompanying worksheet, should you wish to use it. You can download this at: www.charlottecummings.nz/resources 

Episode 13: Listener Q&A. Grief, Boundaries, Family Difficulties and Disability at Christmas

In this episode I respond to some recently asked listener questions, and cover the following: 
- How to journey well with grief over the festive season 
- Managing family difficulties including differences in parenting styles, boundaries, and feeling triggered 
- Family estrangement challenges 
- How to foster inclusiveness in social occasions when your child has a disability. 
 
Enjoy! 

Episode 12: Some things you need to hear right now (about tiredness)

In this episode I share some thoughts on talking yourself through what can happen in our minds and hearts when we are tired. 

Episode 11: Silly Season Mental Health

Join me as I share four helpful questions you can ask to support you to feel better through this festive season. 

Episode 10: How to Recover from Shouting at Your Kids

I had a rough day recently, where I was far from at my finest in my parenting and lost the plot. My kids were on the receiving end. It wasn't pleasant for anyone. These moments happen for all parents, and we need to know how to recover well from them - with our children, and with ourselves. I share what I have done this week to recover from my 'Shouty Mum' moment. 

Episode Nine: The Best Questions to Process a Difficult Experience

In this episode I share some questions to help guide you if you're processing a difficult experience. 

Episode Eight: Managing Overwhelm

This episode is a goody, if I may say so myself! In our society we have done really well at better understanding mental health issues like anxiety and depression, but what about the MOODS that follow us around? A common mode state that plagues people is the feeling of being overwhelmed. In this episode I share 20 tips on managing overwhelm, direct out of my own play book. I make no secret of the fact this is an issue I struggle with, but I now have so many hacks for managing overwhelm, and I'm stoked to share them with you!