Being Better versus Feeling Better

Being Better versus Feeling Better

We all know how it goes, you’re not feeling 100% your regular self so you choose an activity that might take the discomfort away for a while. Sometimes that might be a constructive activity like tidying up the house, exercise or meditation while other times it might...
Routines and Planning for Bipolar

Routines and Planning for Bipolar

Routines help us regulate our minds and bodies and for people with bipolar conditions this can be specially important. We want to try to avoid anything that will upset our balance any more than necessary. Routines can also help us improve our self control. By making...
Mindfulness for Bipolar

Mindfulness for Bipolar

Mindfulness will help you to realise what mood or state of mind you’re in so you can take action before it controls you. It will also help you stop both positive and negative rumination that will greatly reduce your bipolar ups and downs. The principle of mindfulness...
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

You’ve heard it said a thousand times, you know you should be doing it but you find every excuse in the book not to do it. I know the score, I’ve been there too. In 2015 I made a commitment to change my attitude to exercise while researching methods to...
Why should I control my Bipolar?

Why should I control my Bipolar?

Understand your reasons for wanting to control your bipolar condition. If you want to keep motivated to make progress you’ll need a very good reason when the going gets tough. Sticking to any new routine can be hard. It takes dedication and commitment but how do you...