This Neil's Notes exercise compliments the download above. So be sure to gain access to it.
The video gives you more guidance on how to tap into your very own memories and use them as a self-care tool.
Self care tools for your mental health and wellbeing can , believe it or not, be whatever you want them to be. You can learn from other people and use their ideas, or adapt some of their ideas. You can also create your own. I have begun to create my own self care tools and you will be surprised at how simple they are.
This one for example is a self care tool, which each and everyone of can access, no matter your age, circumstance or location.
This it a tool simply called 'memories'. It is looking to your past for some beautiful memories you have created. I show you how to tap into them and feel them and then how to take some pieces or all of the memory and use it as a tool for your self care today.
Check it out and get started today!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Have you suffered from depression? Anxiety? Have you watched the world go by and felt empty and lonely? Have you had moments where you considered ending it?
Neil experienced all these - depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Believing he had tried everything to help himself, he closed his eyes to the world. Then, one day, for some unknown reason, Neil spoke. He spoke for the very first time about what was going on inside. This was his first step towards the Other Side.
In The Other Side, Neil Kelders, now an international speaker, mental health advocate and author, identifies the mindset that makes it difficult for us to change. Drawing on his own battles, and with his signature humour, Neil's message is one of hope despite all.
Blending autobiography, philosophical reflection and practical action-steps for change, The Other Side is an insight into how a better life is possible. Each chapter contains 'Neil's Notes', practical tools and actions you can try. Each book comes with a QR code to a free eBook, which contains additional tools and practical advice.
As long as we're living and breathing, it's always possible to live a better life. The good news is that by following Neil's story and advice, change and taking action will get easier. The 'Other Side' is not perfection, it's living with hope in the midst of everything.
YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO
His account provides, not only an invaluable insight into the insidious nature of depression and anxiety, which are so often
hidden, but, uniquely, it offers a practical guide to anyone struggling with depression or simply feeling stressed or experiencing feelings of not being good enough, to find joy and meaning in their lives. - Dr. Richard Blennerhassett.
You'll gain an insight into why people find it difficult to ask for help. What stops them? Why can't they share their troubles?
You'll have access to tools and action steps to get started on as you read the book.
You'll learn to reflect on your life now and put some thought into how you would like to shape your future.
When you put this book down you will have the know how and skills to live better and deal with any of those impending future struggles.
Noel is a teacher is primary school teacher in Kerry, Ireland. He is heavily involved with the music scene in Killarney and can be found as the man behind many of the incredible school musical productions, as well as wowing diners in the 5 star Aghadoe hotel of an evening.
Andrew is a secondary school teacher in Galway, Ireland. When he is not educating the youth of Ireland he can be found on stage performing his own work at home and abroad.
Rob established Aghadoe Counselling Services in 2016. He works both in the private and public sector and has previously worked within community services within his field.
He has been working as a counsellor for close to a decade and has always had a keen interest in the areas of both addiction and mental health.
