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Counselling With Chloe Counselling for any issues affecting your mental health;

Anxiety
Depression
Low Self Esteem etc...

31/08/2026

Little things I do to feel more positive 🤍

What self-care actually looks like for me…

I’ve learned myself well enough now to recognise when my mental health is starting to dip.

And when it does, I know I need to actively engage in my own self-care.

Not necessarily huge things.

Just small, intentional things that help me feel a little more like myself again.

✨ Wear the outfit.

After losing nearly 9 stone, sometimes my brain still sees the old version of me when I look in the mirror. There are clothes I have to almost force myself to wear because I don't feel completely comfortable in them yet.

But the afterglow when I do?
Amazing. ❤️

🧹 Keep my days productive.

Clear out a cupboard. Reorganise a shelf. Do the washing — and actually put it away! 😂
Declutter a drawer. Or walk around the house with a black bag and a NO MERCY mindset.
It doesn't have to be the whole house.

One room.
One cupboard.
One drawer.
Start there.

🚿 Look after my body.

Have a shower. Wash my hair. De-fuzz. Moisturise. Use the expensive toiletries I've been "saving for best".

🛏️ Clean bedding & fresh PJs.

Honestly, sometimes that's therapy in itself.

🌿 Get outside.

Even if it's only ten minutes. Fresh air. Nature. A little walk. Getting out of the four walls and letting my brain breathe.

🏋🏼‍♀️ Move my body.

Go to the gym if time allows. If it doesn't, run around the field with the dog, because moving makes my mind feel better and I never leave the gym wishing I hadn't gone!

💧 Drink some water.

Add electrolytes. Hydrate. Give my body something it actually needs.

🥂 See my friends.

Talk. Laugh. Get dressed up. Go for lunch.
Be ladies who lunch. 💁🏼‍♀️

None of these things will magically fix poor mental health.

But I've learned that looking after my mental health isn't only about what I do when I'm struggling.

It's about knowing myself well enough to notice the little signs that tell me I'm starting to struggle — and responding to them.

Sometimes self-care is rest.
Sometimes it's getting up, washing your hair, opening the curtains, putting on the outfit, clearing out that drawer and getting yourself outside.

Self-care is knowing what helps you come back to yourself — and choosing to do it, especially when you don't particularly feel like it. 🤍

💬 HOW TO MAKE CONVERSATIONA step-by-step guide for when you don’t know what to say…Conversation can feel really awkward ...
31/08/2026

💬 HOW TO MAKE CONVERSATION

A step-by-step guide for when you don’t know what to say…

Conversation can feel really awkward when you’re constantly thinking:
“Do I sound weird?” “What should I say next?” “Do they like me?” “What if there’s an awkward silence?”

But here’s the trick…

👉 Stop focusing on how you’re coming across and start becoming curious about the person in front of you.

Our brains can’t fully concentrate on getting to know somebody else while also constantly monitoring and judging ourselves.
So instead of thinking “What do they think of me?” try thinking “What can I learn about them?”

🧠 THE SCIENCE OF CONVERSATION

Most conversations naturally have three parts:

1️⃣ THE START — OPEN
Begin with something easy and low-pressure.
Use what is happening around you, introduce yourself or ask a simple question.
“Have you been here before?” “What subjects are you doing?” “How are you finding it so far?” “What do you normally do at weekends?”
You don’t need an amazing opening line.
You just need something that gives the other person somewhere to go.

2️⃣ THE MIDDLE — FOLLOW
This is where conversations become easier.
Listen for a piece of information you can follow up on.
Them: “I play football.”
Instead of desperately searching for a new topic…
You: “Who do you play for?” “How long have you played?” “What position do you play?”
Then add a little about yourself too.
Conversation works best like a game of catch: Ask → Listen → Follow up → Share → Repeat.
🧠 People generally feel more connected to us when they feel heard, understood and interesting.
You don’t have to impress somebody. Be interested in them.

3️⃣ THE END — CLOSE
Conversations don’t have to end perfectly either.
Try:
“It was really nice talking to you.” “I’ll see you later.” “I’m going to grab a drink — catch you in a bit.” “Hopefully I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Ending a conversation confidently is a skill too.

✨ AND ABOUT THOSE AWKWARD SILENCES…

A few seconds of silence usually feels MUCH longer to you than it does to the other person.
You don’t have to fill every second.
Take a breath. Look around. Think about something they’ve already mentioned.
Then simply ask another question.

❤️ Remember:

You are probably spending far more time thinking about how you’re coming across than anybody else is.

Most people are busy wondering exactly the same thing about themselves.

So move your attention away from:
“Am I being awkward?”
and towards:
“Who is this person, and what can I learn about them?”

You don’t need to be the most confident person in the room to make conversation.

You just need to be curious, present and willing to begin.

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