“Try and be positive but also be realistic about what you can and cannot achieve.” – Kate Jackson
Breakfast Show: BBC Radio Leicester host Jimmy Carpenter
As a third national lockdown begins across England, Kate Jackson has appeared on Radio Leicester’s Breakfast Show to offer some positive advice on how to deal with another challenging situation.
The sudden and seemingly lengthy lockdown facing the public in England took many people by surprise and left them with a feeling of déjà vu as they woke up on Tuesday morning.
But while Kate explained to Radio Leicester listeners, there would be challenges ahead, she hoped that the learnings of previous lockdowns could put people in a better position to deal with another one.
“There will be many people at home this week wondering how they are going to juggle their work and home lives, especially those with children,” Kate told BBC Radio Leicester’s Jimmy Carpenter (pictured above).
Positivity
“But there were lots of learnings from the first lockdown last year and hopefully, we can all take those lessons into this one.
“We talk about positivity a lot at Wellbeing Therapy Solutions and this situation is about how we can stay positive when there is a lack of control in our lives.
“People are fatigued by lockdowns so be kind to yourself this week because the decision to enforce a lockdown has come quickly and allowed nobody to plan ahead.
“Take stock, see what your expectations are see what is still within your control. Ask yourself what can you do to make a positive start this week? Try and be positive but also be realistic about what you can and cannot achieve.
Challenge
“This is a new challenge for us this time because there was lots of nice weather in the summer for us to enjoy outside. This time, it is cold and wet at times but can you find the time to go out in daylight hours, especially if the sun is out?”
“Write down your positive achievements and put them together. I have a jar at home to put mine in.
“And look out for resources to help too. I can recommend the Action For Happiness Calendar. They are a charity ran by a group of people who are committed to building a happier society. Their calendar has small but achievable things to do every day to put some positivity in your life and it is really good.”
If you would like some tips and advice from Kate about dealing with the latest lockdown, homeschooling or your own personal mental health, please get in touch at kate@wellbeingtherapysolutions.co.uk.
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