5-minute therapy
Psychotherapist Sarah Crosby is known for the Post-It note nuggets of wisdom that fill her Instagram page @TheMindGeek. She shares some of her mental notes on everything from friendships to being yourself.
@TheMindGeek shares her Post-It notes of wisdom.
On uncertainty
It’s okay to feel uncertain. You’re growing your capacity
to accept discomfort.
On avoidance
Avoidance provides an illusion of calm, but it’s a temporary loan at best (and the interest
rate can be extortionate).
On being still
Stillness is often conflated with stagnation, but making regular time for yourself is deeply nourishing. In a world where you overwork, spread yourself thin, distract yourself with social media and fill every pocket of silence with noise, solitude is something you have to practice.
On inner circles
You deserve to surround yourself with individuals who support your growth, rather than condemn it.
On friendships
It’s only by respecting your limits and your responsibility as a friend that you provide the most effective support in the long run.
On relationships
No matter how loving a partner is, they will at some point fail to meet you when you need them, as they, like you, are only human. Occasional ruptures are the reality of life, and the hallmark of a healthy attachment is the ability to trust the undulating waves of the relationship.
On boundaries
The only people who are likely to make you feel that setting boundaries is in some way selfish
are the people who are benefiting from you having none.
On authenticity
Being yourself isn’t something you can suddenly ‘switch on’. You don’t wake up one morning and decide, “I might start being my full, authentic self today,” like it’s been hanging at the back of the wardrobe waiting for the right weather. It’s an ongoing process based on choices you make daily, so try not to worry if you don’t yet feel that you
have it all sorted out.