“There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living” - Nelson Mandela #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #therapygoals #lifethelifeyoudeserve #dreambigplaybig
You don’t need to justify or explain yourself. A clear, confident and compassionate “no” is enough. #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #boundaries #noisenoughexplanation
This is my favourite mask so far, I love the bright rainbow colours, which make me smile, even though you can’t see it! The only problem I seem to be having is that I need to stiffen up my ears somehow so that they don’t bend forward and let the elastic slide off!! What is your mask strategy? How are you going remembering to put it on? Do you have a favourite one (I’d love to see them below). #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #covid19 #mask
This is mine for now. Waiting on some prettier ones ❣
I’ve found that by adding an extra inch of fabric onto either side of the generic mask patterns online, I can sew the side down to create a loop to thread through a shoe lace on either side. Doesn’t bend the ear at all like elastic, moulds better to my face, cheap from the supermarket and super easy to make - only takes 15 minutes each!! Highly recommend 🥰
Definitely agree with Tamara Boyd. elastic behind the head is much more comfortable! Beautiful masks, everyone!
Looks good. I’m sorry you’re having to wear them. I’ve seen ear savers on sites like Frankie and co. Good luck and take care x
Love my Rainbow one too!
You could try the barrel of monkeys solution - Not sure how effective this is but novel idea
Smiles are contagious + good smiles light up your eyes so you can see the smile even behind a mask x
Maybe you make something like this!
Gayle uses the elastic off of the disposable masks, they don't pull on your ears
Colin and I swapped the wide ribbon type elastic for very narrow rounded elastic loops. Actually pulled the elastic off disposable masks to use and completely solved the pulling ears forward issue.
This is the one I have to wear at work..
Nice! Love the colours! Stiffen up your ears!😂
"smiles are contagious" my fav mask. I remember to wear it because it's cute and fun to wear :). I do need ear savers as my ears are too squishy!
I put the elastic like this...can wear it without hurting ears or risk of mask falling off.
Hey Nomes just tie an extra piece of elastic between the ear elastics, the ear elastics still sit over your ears while the extra piece goes behind your head and just takes the pressure off them
Love the colours Naomi!
A friend of mine has sewn 2 buttons onto a headband to loop her mask on.
You’ve got this 🙌 #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #youvegotthis
When we live and act from a place of our core values, from what is important to us, we will be exactly who WE want to be. Will there be those who don’t like us? Absolutely there will. But ultimately, when we are true to our own values, we will like ourselves as humans. What we think of ourselves is most important. #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #corevalues #selflove #authenticity
You’ve got to rest if you want to keep going 🙌 #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #rest #refuelyourtank
So often we compare ourselves with others. We watch them on social media, and decide that we don’t measure up. We criticise ourselves and feel criticised by others. The key is focussing on what is important to us. We are unique and approach things in our own ways, what we need to do is own it. Stay in our own path, in our own lane. We’ve got this 🙌 #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #stayinyourlane
What is life supposed to look like in the midst of a second harsher lockdown during a state of disaster due to a global pandemic? I have absolutely no idea. You probably don’t either. And yet, you likely have expectations of yourself during this time. Expectations of what you can achieve. Expectations about how you “should” be feeling, how you “should” respond. At work, at home, in your community, with your kids and family. But none of us know where this bar is set. There is NO rule book for this. One thing I can tell you though with absolute confidence though, is that this whole situation is requiring so much physical, emotional and psychological energy to work through. Leaving less left over than usual to meet our own expectations. So in the face of our situation, I invite you all to be kind and compassionate to yourselves and each other, and let your expectations drop a little. You are doing the best you can ❤️ #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #expectations #selfcompassion
Laugh. Cry. Dance. Scream. Make room for all the feelings, breathe, and take the next step forward. You’ve got this ❤️ #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #acceptance #leanintofeelings #feelingsarevalid #breathe
Today, with the announcement of a state of disaster in Victoria, and increased restriction there may be more anxiety, more overwhelm and more fear and uncertainty, more sadness. If you are feeling this all today, you are not alone. Amidst all of this, it is important to ground ourselves, and strip our expectations back to small tangible things. This morning, for me, it was honouring a commitment to show up at 6am in meeting on zoom. A simple way to stay connected and engaged. And this amazing sunrise was a bonus 🌟 so when you are feeling overwhelmed, stop, take a big breath, and ask yourself, what is the one simple thing I can do, right now, to be present that will help anchor me for even a little while? #alifesimplylivedpsychology #ruralpsychologist #grounding #overwhelmed
