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Articles on emotional disturbance, mental health, spiritual sickness & recovery

Finding true self

How to find your true self

By David Hurst | Jul 4, 2022

So many people live their life not being true to themselves. The real problem is that a great many people never actually know their true self. Shakespeare famously wrote: “To thine own self be true.” We all need to be our true self for real happiness. It is what everyone is really yearning for –…

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Essential things anyone can do every day for a happier life and more positive energy

Five essential things anyone can do every day for a happier life & positive energy πŸ™‚

By David Hurst | Jun 30, 2022

Have a look through this article “21 ways to live brilliantly” and have a try of any of those that you like the look of in some way. Try them for a week and if they help, then it makes sense to carry on doing them. The ones I would say are really essential are:…

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mental health recovery podcast

“It’s our spirit that tells us if we’re happy or sad.”

By David Hurst | Jun 17, 2022

My chat with lovely Hannah Charlotte for her wonderfully insightful podcast. We covered loads – recovery, mental health problems, the Twelve Steps, Hero’s Journey, God, Love, non-love, Carl Jung, author Matt Haig, Dr Gabor MatΓ©, addiction, alcoholism, my book 12 Steps To 1 Hero, plus clubbing/raving in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s… https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/jumping-through-hoops-with-hannah-charlotte/id1329266713

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Gratitude recovery

Why being grateful is so important to feeling great

By David Hurst | Jun 3, 2022

When people ask me for help, one of the first things I advise them to do is think about things they have to be grateful for in life. This is because such as depression, stress and anxiety cannot coexist alongside gratitude. Gratitude always shoves away depression and anxiety, in the same way that you cannot…

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Why everyone needs to go on their own Hollywood hero’s journey

By David Hurst | May 4, 2022

Most likely, your favourite film or novel is your favourite because it tells you about something that you know deep down you need to do in order to live the best life you possibly can. From The Wizard Of Oz, Watership Down, Star Wars and Superman to The Lord Of The Rings, The Matrix and…

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True story: “An introduction to my recovery – life’s great!”

By David Hurst | May 3, 2022

Here’s Chris, who I was fortunate enough to be asked to help, speaking honestly about where he was, what he did – and how life is now. Chris: “A light overview of how my recovery journey began, hopefully something in here that you can relate to.”

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How to beat anxiety

By David Hurst | Apr 17, 2022

A brief introduction on how everyone can beat anxiety, no one has to suffer from it, that it is to do with the ultimate choice we all have… that most people don’t realise we have.

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Food for mental health and fasting for mental health and emotional wellbeing spiritual growth

Understanding foods and fasting for your overall wellbeing & happiness

By David Hurst | Apr 4, 2022

Our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing are completely connected. So, having the right diet will significantly help in every aspect of someone’s life. For instance, deficiencies in nutrients and vitamins will affect not only how our skin and hair looks but also negatively impact our mood and energy levels. If we eat a poor diet…

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21 ways to live brilliantly

By David Hurst | Mar 15, 2022

There are some things that if you do them every day you will find they give you a good day – and even a brilliant day. What I love about these is they cannot NOT work – so long as you work them. These are always suggestions only. Try them, I’d suggest for at least…

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