Welcome to a space dedicated to nurturing your mind and finding inner peace. Here, you‘ll discover resources that have profoundly aided my journey in gaining clarity, managing stress, and cultivating a more focused, tranquil mind.
1. Understanding your mind: Clarity Through Knowledge.
When you embark on a healing journey you often begin with simply understanding what’s happening within you. These resources have been invaluable in demystifying complex emotions, identifying thought patterns, and providing the knowledge that helped me feel less alone and more equipped to navigate my inner world.
The information and resources shared on the ‘Wellness’ page are based on my personal experiences, education and research, and are offered for informational and inspirational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for any questions regarding your mental or physical health. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please reach out to emergency services or a mental health crisis hotline.
2. My Top 6 books.
Title: DBT Skills Workbook. Author: McKay, Wood, and Brantley.
Notes: This workbook provides a practical next step after understanding CBT, guiding you through Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills. It was incredibly helpful for learning effective strategies to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.
Title: The CBT Handbook Authors: Pamela Myles & Roz Shafran
Notes: This book was a truly transformative first step into understanding the human mind and its behaviours. It teaches powerful techniques for literally rewiring your brain and fostering a positive mindset, which was invaluable in helping me live with and grow through my personal struggles with anxiety and depression.
Title: Starving the Anxiety Gremlin Author: Kate Collins-Donnelly Notes: This book holds a special place in my heart, given to me by my nephew, who also navigates anxiety due to his disability. It‘s a straightforward, highly accessible read, rooted in DBT principles, that provided immense help and practical strategies during a difficult time.
Title: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.
Author: Dr Jordan B. Peterson.
Notes: I am a massive advocate for Dr Jordan Peterson, finding his insights both intellectually profound and genuinely compassionate. His ‘12 Rules for Life’ provides simple yet necessary teachings that have profoundly influenced my understanding of responsibility, integrity, and how to positively navigate life’s complexities
Title: Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. Author: Dr Jordan B. Peterson
Notes: “Following the transformative ‘12 Rules for Life,’ Dr Jordan Peterson’s ‘Beyond Order’ offers another set of profound principles for navigating the intricacies of existence. This book expands on foundational wisdom, providing deep insights into maintaining balance, fostering healthy relationships of all kinds, and embracing life’s ongoing journey of growth and understanding.
Title: Practising the Power of Now. Author: Eckhart Tolle.
Notes: Eckhart Tolle’s ‘Practising the Power of Now’ offers profound and insightful guidance on cultivating presence. It‘s a transformative read that gently encourages you to anchor yourself in the present moment, significantly enhancing inner peace and clarity.
To explore even more recommended reads, visit ‘My Book Nook,’ where you‘ll discover an extensive collection covering Personal Growth & Philosophy, Trauma & Healing, Spiritual Healing, Herbalism, and much more.
3. Websites & Support Resources.
Online Learning & Education
These platforms are excellent for building your foundational knowledge and confidence in CBT, psychology, and personal development. (Links Below)
- 🎓 Alison: Empower Yourself
- Description: An excellent online learning platform where I personally earned degrees in CBT, Psychology, and Life Coaching. A great resource for accessible, foundational education.
- Link: https://alison.com/
- 🔎 Class Central
- Description: A valuable search engine to discover and find various online courses across a wide range of subjects, helping you continue your personal education.
- Link: https://www.classcentral.com/
- 💡 FutureLearn
- Description: Online learning platform offering courses from top universities and organisations worldwide, often including free introductory bules.
- Link: https://www.futurelearn.com/
Resources & Support.
These organisations offer direct support, vital information,and tools for recovery, especially for dealing with anxiety, trauma, and domestic abuse. (Links Below)
- 💜 Women’s Aid
- Description: A crucial resource that significantly helped me through my healing journey. They provided vital tools like the Survival Manuals: The Recovery Toolkit, and The Freedom Programme.
- Link: https://womensaid.org.uk/
- 🛡️ Oasis Domestic Abuse Service
- Description:Provided essential information and support immediately following my escape. A key source of help and professional guidance.
- Link: https://www.oasisdaservice.org/
- 🧠 Psychology Today (UK)
- Description:A vast repository of valuable, clinically-based information that aided my healing, helped me process trauma, and provided education that was immensely helpful in my journey.
- Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb
- 📚 The British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Description:The BPS offers tons of valuable, evidence-based information and support on psychological topics, providing reliable context for your self-education.
- Link: https://www.bps.org.uk/
- ❤️ Mind
- Description:Mind is an absolutely amazing and supportive mental health charity. I received counselling here in 2022 and found the staff to be excellent, down-to-earth, and incredibly insightful.
- Link: https://www.mind.org.uk/
- 🩺 Psychiatry-UK
- Description: A service that comes highly suggested and cited by trusted sources as an option for professional help and information.
- Link: https://psychiatry-uk.com/
- 🌥️ SilverCloud Online Mental Health Therapy
- Description: A government-supported online mental health service offering various therapeutic programs. While not always free, payment plans and other arrangements may be available to make it accessible.
- Link: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/health-advice/mental-health-hub/silvercloud-free-online-mental-health-therapy/
- Melo.cymru – Free Self-Help for Mental Health & Well Being.
- Description: A valuable resource called Melo, provided to me through Maximus for support in free self-help with your mental health and well-being. Melo offers accessible tools and guidance to help you navigate your emotional landscape and foster a greater sense of peace.
- Link: https://www.melo.cymru/
My Personal Insight: The Power of Knowledge and Inner Discovery.
Through a dedicated journey of education and consistent journaling, I had an incredible realisation of my own inner power. The more I learned, the more I felt myself rise, not just in understanding, but in spirit. Becoming open to new knowledge led me to discover beautiful new avenues, such as the profound world of Spirituality. There’s often a misconception, with some ignorantly labelling it as religion; however, Spirituality is not, it is a powerful belief in oneself, in connection, and in the unseen forces of the Universe.
As I explored these spiritual paths, I began to see striking similarities with Psychology. Both disciplines, in their essence, are about working towards inner peace and deeply understanding how the human psyche operates. This confluence was the eye-opening experience I desperately needed. It was through embracing both education and this deeper spiritual connection that I eventually discovered the transformative power of manifestation and the ancient wisdom of herbalism. What you tell yourself when you look in the mirror matters immensely, as does what you choose to put into your body. This journey truly affirmed for me that Knowledge is Power.
4. Apps.
App Name: My Phone’s Health App (e.g., Samsung Health)
Notes: I found immense value in utilising my Samsung phone’s built-in Health app. It provided a straightforward and integrated way to consistently track key wellness metrics like my sleep patterns, daily food and water intake, and step count, offering essential insights into my overall well-being.
Pre-installed on most Samsung devices.
App Name: My Smartwatch’s Companion App.
Notes: Integrating my smartwatch with its companion app was a game-changer for deeper self-monitoring. It seamlessly synced data, allowing me to effortlessly track my sleep quality, hydration, nutrition, and daily activity levels directly from my wrist, which helped me stay accountable and aware.
5. Practical Daily Tools: Coping, Calm, & Focus.
Beyond reading and learning, actively engaging with your thoughts and emotions is key to cultivating lasting peace. These downloadable printables are designed to be your practical companions, offering structured ways to reflect, track progress, and apply the tools of self-awareness and healing in your everyday life.
I want to emphasise that not every suggestion will work every day, and these resources may not resonate with everyone. But please don‘t be disheartened; what might not have worked yesterday might be exactly what you need today.
Always strive to keep a positive mindset and believe in your ability to adapt and grow. As we navigate adulthood, it‘s easy to feel like we‘ve forgotten how to cope with life’s accumulating strains.
The key is to keep the momentum, remembering that consistency is better than intensity. While motivation offers a quick, powerful burst, it can often be short-lived and lead to burnout. Consistency, however, even in small steps, builds true resilience over time. It allows you to genuinely see how far you‘ve come, gaining not just quick rewards, but invaluable experience, a deep sense of achievement, and lasting positive results for your health and well-being.
Files
Choose what resonates and make it a part of your daily ritual. Download them all to experience the whole package. Please don‘t forget to download the letter too <3
My Letter to you <3
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy or ACT Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Exposure Therapy (ET)
Ellie Williams 