New year, new you? Goals, not resolutions, will help you move away from self-injury
January brings lots of heavy expectations – people want to turn over a new leaf. But self-improvement is a journey, not just a decision.
January brings lots of heavy expectations – people want to turn over a new leaf. But self-improvement is a journey, not just a decision.
Do you always show your scars, or do you like the option to cover up in certain social situations? Your choice in how you present yourself to the world is important.
This is a hard time of year for many people. Families are not always great. Lonliness is a killer.
I always get a little overwhelmed at this time of year by the number of well-meaning posts and articles that suggest all the ways in which you can become happier and more successful. And these articles are so many that they even start to contradict each other – one says you should do all you […]
It’s easy to get trapped in cyclical thinking – we have to change our thoughts.
We hope you like our new motto for 2014, which is also the wording on this year’s wristbands. These few simple words are the key to making positive changes, and can relate to any area of our life that needs improving, changing, or renewing. Our daily life is governed by our actions, our behaviours, our […]
A new year, a new direction for you.
Connecting with others in your community may seem like a scary or anxiety provoking situation for some, but it generally brings with it many positive scenarios too. What are your hobbies and interests? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Let’s brainstorm some ideas. Do you like collecting things? Do you enjoy reading […]
It can be hard to find long-sleeved tops and light jumpers in the summer. If you believe it’s important to have a wardrobe that suits how you feel about showing or not showing scars on your arms then autumn is a good time to go shopping.
LifeSIGNS’ ‘Little Book of Five a Days’ is a simple eBook (PDF document), created with the idea that when you’re in need of some inspiration or encouragement, the Little Book is at hand to help.
Distraction boxes can help you fight the urge to self-injure. Your distraction box can contain almost anything that could prove helpful to you in times of need; in this article, our Community Manager Lauren shares the contents of her distraction boxes and how she feels they help her cope with SI.
Wedge, LifeSIGNS’ Founding Director, looks at the idea of humans being resilient, as opposed to ‘strong’.
