Leonie Stewart
@leoniemtm.bsky.social
MORE than MINDFULNESS and full of Hope and Possibility for me and you www.hopeandpossibility.com.au
"I often write about missing people, because with missing
people there's hope. And hope can crush your heart like an eggshell, or it can put wings on it and let it
fly off into the sunset."
Harlan Coben
Co-Author of Gone Before Goodbye
people there's hope. And hope can crush your heart like an eggshell, or it can put wings on it and let it
fly off into the sunset."
Harlan Coben
Co-Author of Gone Before Goodbye
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
"I often write about missing people, because with missing
people there's hope. And hope can crush your heart like an eggshell, or it can put wings on it and let it
fly off into the sunset."
Harlan Coben
Co-Author of Gone Before Goodbye
people there's hope. And hope can crush your heart like an eggshell, or it can put wings on it and let it
fly off into the sunset."
Harlan Coben
Co-Author of Gone Before Goodbye
Are you Sensitive? www.vox.com/even-better/...
The reason people are always hurting your feelings
Some of us are much more sensitive than others.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Are you Sensitive? www.vox.com/even-better/...
Everyone can step into their Wise Adult SELF. Have a read and a listen. From me to you with love www.relationallifefoundation.org/discovering-...
Discovering Felt Sense Blog
Find out how felt sensing helps access your Wise Adult Self for deeper connection, calm strength, and relational healing through Relational Life Therapy practices.
www.relationallifefoundation.org
July 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Everyone can step into their Wise Adult SELF. Have a read and a listen. From me to you with love www.relationallifefoundation.org/discovering-...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love... If You, your partner or friend are sometimes selfish or lack empathy, try this question: is this good for my partner, my kids, us and me. If it's only good for you, think again. Also, put yourself in the other person's shoes to feel empathy.
Where Did All These Narcissists Come From?
Is everyone a narcissist? Sure feels that way. Discover why we overuse the term, how to spot real narcissism, and why labeling people can harm relationships and hinder growth.
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June 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love... If You, your partner or friend are sometimes selfish or lack empathy, try this question: is this good for my partner, my kids, us and me. If it's only good for you, think again. Also, put yourself in the other person's shoes to feel empathy.
www.fastcompany.com/91345369/que... You can always revisit what you want to do and what your purpose is
Why it’s perfectly normal (and good, even) to question what you do for a living
Rather than seeing midlife career questioning as a crisis, consider it a pivot point.
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June 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
www.fastcompany.com/91345369/que... You can always revisit what you want to do and what your purpose is
therapist.com/behaviors/du... Check you biases at the door for better communiucation and connection
Dunning-Kruger effect
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of bias where the less you know about a topic, the more you think you know. Learn to identify and change this behavior.
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June 21, 2025 at 6:14 AM
therapist.com/behaviors/du... Check you biases at the door for better communiucation and connection
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
— Carl Jung
— Carl Jung
June 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
— Carl Jung
— Carl Jung
Things that help us stay positive
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...
Positive Psychology for Challenging Times
Ideas to help us climb out of the quicksand.
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June 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Things that help us stay positive
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...
Take a look…Do you do any of these www.self.com/story/bad-re...
6 Small, Everyday Habits Couples Therapists Wish You’d Stop Doing in Your Relationship
Because ignoring the little stuff is how you end up in the big stuff—and no one wants that.
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June 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Take a look…Do you do any of these www.self.com/story/bad-re...
An interesting read www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘Cheating means the end,’ and eight other relationship myths ruining your love life
Think you need an initial spark, arguing is a no-no or separate beds mean it’s over? Think again, say the experts
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
An interesting read www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
“Your pain is unique, because it’s yours. And you get to have that. But, when pressed up against all of the pain in the whole wide world, it isn’t special. It can be unique, but it can’t always be special.” Author unknown
May 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
“Your pain is unique, because it’s yours. And you get to have that. But, when pressed up against all of the pain in the whole wide world, it isn’t special. It can be unique, but it can’t always be special.” Author unknown
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Some helpful hints. Plus, you don't have to forgive what the person did. Sometimes what they did is not forgivable. However, every person is so much more than the things they do. We share a common humanity of "goodness" and sometimes do not live into that.
Some helpful hints. Plus, you don't have to forgive what the person did. Sometimes what they did is not forgivable. However, every person is so much more than the things they do. We share a common humanity of "goodness" and sometimes do not live into that.
Holding a Grudge Is Bad for Your Health — Here’s How to Finally Let Go
“Letting it go” is not as easy as Elsa from ‘Frozen’ would have you believe, but it is worth the effort.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Some helpful hints. Plus, you don't have to forgive what the person did. Sometimes what they did is not forgivable. However, every person is so much more than the things they do. We share a common humanity of "goodness" and sometimes do not live into that.
Some helpful hints. Plus, you don't have to forgive what the person did. Sometimes what they did is not forgivable. However, every person is so much more than the things they do. We share a common humanity of "goodness" and sometimes do not live into that.
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We are all born with 'inherent worth'. No one gives that to you. You do not earn it. It can't be taken away. Step back into that knowing. Treat yourself as you would treat the most loved person or animal in your life with love & compassion. Accept all of who you are.
We are all born with 'inherent worth'. No one gives that to you. You do not earn it. It can't be taken away. Step back into that knowing. Treat yourself as you would treat the most loved person or animal in your life with love & compassion. Accept all of who you are.
How To Practice Self-Compassion And Build A Stable Sense Of Confidence, According To Experts
Being kinder to yourself pushes you to make positive changes.
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April 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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We are all born with 'inherent worth'. No one gives that to you. You do not earn it. It can't be taken away. Step back into that knowing. Treat yourself as you would treat the most loved person or animal in your life with love & compassion. Accept all of who you are.
We are all born with 'inherent worth'. No one gives that to you. You do not earn it. It can't be taken away. Step back into that knowing. Treat yourself as you would treat the most loved person or animal in your life with love & compassion. Accept all of who you are.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."
— Viktor E. Frankl
— Viktor E. Frankl
April 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."
— Viktor E. Frankl
— Viktor E. Frankl
5 strategies to challenge negative thinking:
Describing the issue accurately and specifically
Identifying associated thoughts and interpretations
Understanding the meaning of these beliefs
Assessing the consequences of these beliefs
Determining if these consequences are backed by evidence
Describing the issue accurately and specifically
Identifying associated thoughts and interpretations
Understanding the meaning of these beliefs
Assessing the consequences of these beliefs
Determining if these consequences are backed by evidence
April 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
5 strategies to challenge negative thinking:
Describing the issue accurately and specifically
Identifying associated thoughts and interpretations
Understanding the meaning of these beliefs
Assessing the consequences of these beliefs
Determining if these consequences are backed by evidence
Describing the issue accurately and specifically
Identifying associated thoughts and interpretations
Understanding the meaning of these beliefs
Assessing the consequences of these beliefs
Determining if these consequences are backed by evidence
Practical advice even if you are not a therapist, to settle yourself www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/litt...
Little and Often
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April 20, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Practical advice even if you are not a therapist, to settle yourself www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/litt...
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Try something new. 2 tips. Learn from your mistakes and imagine you will need to teach this skill to someone else
Try something new. 2 tips. Learn from your mistakes and imagine you will need to teach this skill to someone else
How a ‘Beginners’ Mindset’ Can Help You Learn Anything
Although our ability to easily pick up a new skill declines with age, harnessing a specific type of mindset can help you learn effectively as an adult.
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April 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Try something new. 2 tips. Learn from your mistakes and imagine you will need to teach this skill to someone else
Try something new. 2 tips. Learn from your mistakes and imagine you will need to teach this skill to someone else
'I do not turn away
from the stories that make me weep.
I am willing to be ferocious — to stand up for what I know is true'. Stitching it Together by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
from the stories that make me weep.
I am willing to be ferocious — to stand up for what I know is true'. Stitching it Together by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
April 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
'I do not turn away
from the stories that make me weep.
I am willing to be ferocious — to stand up for what I know is true'. Stitching it Together by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
from the stories that make me weep.
I am willing to be ferocious — to stand up for what I know is true'. Stitching it Together by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/burn... The real enemy is not the other people who are trapped here with us; none of us chose to be in this game. The game itself deserves to be the target of our wrath. This helps me turn toward anyone’s difficult feelings with kindness and compassion
Burnout and the Body
Self-care has long been touted as a panacea for burnout. Emily Nagoski has a different solution.
www.psychotherapynetworker.org
April 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/burn... The real enemy is not the other people who are trapped here with us; none of us chose to be in this game. The game itself deserves to be the target of our wrath. This helps me turn toward anyone’s difficult feelings with kindness and compassion
Probably a good idea for all of us to get better at critical thinking. theconversation.com/critical-thi...
Critical thinking is more important than ever. How can I improve my skills?
We’re told we need to think critically, to not fall for misinformation. Thankfully, it’s a skill we can practise and become better at.
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March 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Probably a good idea for all of us to get better at critical thinking. theconversation.com/critical-thi...
Interesting read. Are we over diagnosing?https://theconversation.com/are-labels-like-autism-and-adhd-more-constraining-than-liberating-a-clinician-argues-diagnosis-has-gone-too-far-247138
Are labels like autism and ADHD more constraining than liberating? A clinician argues diagnosis has gone too far
A staggering rise in the prevalence of many medical conditions and the cultural attention we pay them is the subject of a new book, The Age of Diagnosis.
theconversation.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Interesting read. Are we over diagnosing?https://theconversation.com/are-labels-like-autism-and-adhd-more-constraining-than-liberating-a-clinician-argues-diagnosis-has-gone-too-far-247138