How have you been this week? Whatever you have been doing or whatever you are going through, I hope that you are doing the best that you can and are finding the strength within.
It has been a full week for me here. We've been out walking in the Roe Valley Country Park and Binevenagh and have been blessed with beautiful weather on both. I've also been working with some amazing Women's Groups this week from as near and far as Currynierin, Carrickfergus and Cushendall!
I feel grateful to connect to so many women in my work each week. And whilst I believe that we are all unique individuals, I also believe that we are all very similar in the challenges we face and the strengths that help us handle whatever comes our way.
Have you ever considered your strengths Nuala? What unique capabilities and resources do you possess? What do other people perhaps perceive as your strengths? This internal and external examination can be a really powerful and motivating exercise in building self-belief and self-confidence.
There is a wonderful tool through Via Character that can help you identify your character strengths. Here is the link for you: Identify My Unique Character Strengths Profile. Good luck in taking the survey!
As I reflect on these Character Strengths and especially "Love", I am reminded of this quote above from Vincent Van Gogh. I read it whilst visiting the Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Belfast recently. Just beautiful and so very true! (btw if you have not been to see this, go - it is amazing!).
And remember if you ever need anything to support you on your wellbeing journey, we have a whole range of items in our Wellbeing Shop. Our Aromatherapy Blends are our bestsellers week after week. Plus, I love the beautiful Wise Words Greeting Cards. Have a peek!
And finally...............our Lifestyle recommendation for this week is the fabulous Ursula McHugh. Many of you will know Ursula as a highly-experienced and well-qualified CBT Therapist, but did you know that she is also a very talented singer?
I can highly recommend Ursula & Co's "Buzz in the Bunker" in The Sandwich Company in Derry on the last Friday of every month. I joined Ursula and Deirdre on Friday Night past and it was fabulous. Perhaps you would be interested in joining in February? Check it out.
Be well Nuala
Nuala x