Category: Well being techniques

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Well being techniques

Accepting What Is

08/04/2023 BITD

Hey loves, Hope you have had a good week. Lovely that it’s Easter weekend. It’s my favourite Christian holiday. I have so many wonderful memories as a child and growing up. Holy Week was such an important week to us Catholics. Especially to my family;…

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Working on Yourself

03/04/2023 BITD

Hey loves. Hope you’re all ok and had a good weekend. It was a bit of a big one for me. I had one of my articles from here on the blog, published in the New York Times’ Elephant Journal.…

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The Path To Real Confidence

17/01/2021 BITD 2 Comments

For the longest time, I forgot my own voice. I forgot what I wanted and what I cared about most. I spent way too much time caring what others thought of me rather that what I thought of myself. I…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // Glass Half Full, Or Half Empty?

11/07/2016 BITD

Is your glass half full? Or half empty? It’s an age old question, but still holds so true. If we see the glass as half empty then it seems we are edging toward the negative; we are not seeing the…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // 3 Things

24/06/2016 BITD

3 Things This is a simple and practical exercise to remind yourself of your greatness. Loving and accepting yourself is crucial to good mental health and well-being. So, take some paper. And write: 3 nice things that someone said…

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DEPRESSION // 7 ways to deal with depression.

05/04/2016 BITD

I don’t know about you, but when something is wrong with me or with those I love, I want answers. I’m not one for burying my head in the sand. I want a logical explanation for what’s going on and…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // 8 easy steps to a happier you

07/09/2015 BITD

Sometimes our lives feel totally out of control. It happens to me all the time. Because of physical limitations and mental anguish, there are days that I feel I have no control over anything. It’s these days where I…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // Letting go of the past

01/09/2015 BITD 2 Comments

The past is a funny thing. It has such power, even though it’s gone. Where is it to you? Can you visualise it? Is it behind you? Is it alongside you? Is it in front of you? Are you…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // Acceptance

24/08/2015 BITD 1 Comments

Acceptance. A simple word. Easy in fact. Or so you would think. Do you practice the art of acceptance in your life? I have read so many books, articles, blogs that tell you that in order to move forward we…

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Welcome to The Beauty in the Darkness. I am Kiki. I am a Fifty year old retired Online Content Editor and Adviser. I’m also a Law Grad and a published author.

If you have landed here there is a good chance you have an interest in depression and anxiety or living with chronic illness. You may be suffering yourself, or you may have a loved one who is.

I’ve lived with depression and severe anxiety for over 30 years now. At first it was the most devastating and life changing diagnosis. But thankfully I was surrounded by family who had experience of it, friends who were so understanding and a medical team who, quite frankly, saved my life. Within 2 months of being completely broken at 19, I was back working and studying and living life to the full.

When my physical health changed around ten years ago now, I had to take a good hard look at both my physical and mental health. I retired on ill health grounds from a very successful job and began what would be a journey, to say the least.

There have been many unbelievable lows but some awe inspiring highs too. But one of the best things to come out of it all was my passion for writing. Particularly my passion for writing about mental health and general well-being. To just know that I may be helping others feel they are not alone in their struggle and that with the right approach and support and some serious investment into themselves, they too can live a full life.

I've recently updated the blog and i'm working on going back through the archives and bringing all that really good basic info to the front of the website again. So hopefully you can find even just one small piece of advice that helps you to feel seen and heard and gives you some relief and hope for the future. Because believe me when I say, there is always hope. And even when you think the darkness will never leave, I promise you it does.

So, I too am about to embark on a new chapter. And ready to share what I've learnt in the past 10 years.

Click and buy the new Ebook - ‘What To Do If You Think You’re Depressed’ for immediate guidance on the steps you need to take to get well. It’s my first published book and all the tips I have learned over the years.

Alternatively click on the MENU icon for immediate access to all the other great articles in the archive.

I’m really glad you're here and I hope you use this website as a place for solace and understanding and just to know you're not alone. Feel free to leave a comment or send a message from the contact page if you need any advice.

Onwards always,

Kiki xxx