New Beginnings CounsellingBW
We discuss mental health issues, the benefits of Psychotherapy/Counselling, Psychosocial support Services, Emotional Intelligence (EQ, EI ), overcoming anxiety, managing anger, conflict, Stress management, effective communication skills as well as common relationship challenges.
The aim is to empower people from various backgrounds, gender and age in Botswana and beyond.
Some of the episodes were recorded live on DUMA FM Radio largely hosted byThabiso Tshwenyana and a few with Mmangaka Tumagole.
#selfawareness #Selfesteem #Communication skills
#Social styles
# Conflict management
#Stress Management
#Interpersonal relationships
#Office Bullying
#Anxiety coping strategies
#Mindfulness etc.
#MINDFULNESS focuses on
Mindfulness techniques/ coping strategies scientifically proven to work when consistently applied in mental health: Relaxation, Breathing techniques, Self-compassion, Positive Self-Talk, Cognitive defusion, Identifying activities and relationships that depletes rather than nourish our mental health, Journaling, Self-Soothing, Cognitive Reframing/ Rewiring our Brain, empathic communication, Intentional mindfulness music, mindful eating, consequential thinking, the power of gratitude, self compassion, self forgiveness, Acceptance, Emotional Regulation, noticing triggers, staying socially connected whilst creating healthy boundaries etc
Our Contacts:
WhatsApp +267-76890835
Ph: +267 3116488
New Beginnings CounsellingBW
When Clapping for Others Starts to Hurt ❤️🩹
By Rittah Mmonadibe
Edited by : Tshidi M Wyllie ( PhD)
“Rejoice with those who celebrate, and weep with those who mourn” is a common phrase, but how easy is it to live by it? What makes it difficult to celebrate the success of others?
Often we are told to celebrate the success of others, cheer them on and wholeheartedly be happy for them. What happens when you’ve been clapping for so long that your hands start to hurt? What happens when everyone else seems to be moving forward and you feel stuck in the same place?.
When you feel stuck and find it difficult to celebrate, It does not mean that you’re not happy for them, you are, however, deep down, there’s a subtle ache and silent inner voice that whispers; ‘When will it be my turn?’
If this is you, know that your feelings are valid. You are not bitter; you are human. It’s okay to celebrate others while also noticing and acknowledging the longing and desire to celebrate your breakthrough. It’s okay to experience mixed emotions , feelings of joy and sadness at the same time, which often occurs when you compare yourself with others. Most importantly, it’s okay to admit, notice and identify the emotion related to the trigger.
#Remember; your journey is not over. You are still maturing, growing, evolving personally and in your career, and hopefully one day things will change. Clapping for others and the delay you are experiencing does not mean your success will never come; where there is determination and hope, there will eventually be a success to celebrate, and when that moment arrives, there will be many hands ready to clap for you; the same hands of everyone that you have been clapping for over the years.
Right now the weight of waiting may feel too heavy and unbearable, focus on the positives going on in your life, shift your focus from the negatives, practice positive self talk, and if you feel like talking to someone , we are here for you. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
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