We all have daily habits that feel small or harmless. But over time, some of these patterns can quietly chip away at your mental health leaving you feeling anxious, drained, or disconnected without knowing exactly why.
The good news? With the right awareness and professional support, you can break these cycles and build healthier ones. Let’s explore five common habits that may be affecting your well-being, and how working with Tyrone Gordon, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) can help you make positive, lasting changes.
1️⃣ Scrolling Social Media Before Bed
It’s so tempting to wind down with your phone at night. Just a few minutes to catch up on posts, videos, or news, but research shows that late-night scrolling can disrupt your sleep, heighten anxiety, and fuel negative self-comparisons.
💡 How psychotherapy helps: Tyrone can help you identify what’s driving that nightly scroll (stress, loneliness, avoidance?) and support you in creating healthier bedtime routines. Virtual Psychotherapy makes it easy to get this support from the comfort of your home.
2️⃣ Saying “Yes” When You Mean “No”
Do you find yourself agreeing to things: helping out, staying late, taking on extra tasks even when you’re overwhelmed? People-pleasing can come from a good place, but over time, it can lead to burnout, resentment, and feeling like your own needs don’t matter.
💡 How psychotherapy helps: Through psychotherapy services, you can explore why it’s hard to say no, build confidence in setting boundaries, and practice assertiveness in a safe, supportive space.
3️⃣ Bottling Up Your Feelings
Many of us were taught to “just get on with it” when we feel upset or stressed. But pushing down emotions doesn’t make them disappear, it often makes them stronger and harder to manage over time.
💡 How psychotherapy helps: Psychotherapy provides a safe space to express and process feelings without judgment. Tyrone can help you to build healthy ways to manage emotions, helping you feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
4️⃣ Overloading Your Schedule
Modern life often glorifies being busy. But constantly filling your calendar can leave you feeling disconnected from what really matters and from yourself. It’s easy to miss signs of stress or burnout until they become overwhelming.
💡 How psychotherapy helps: Tyrone can help you reflect on your values and priorities so you can create space for what nourishes you, not just what keeps you busy.
5️⃣ Ignoring Your Inner Critic
We all have an inner voice that can be harsh at times. But when that voice constantly points out your flaws, questions your worth, or predicts failure, it takes a toll on your mental health.
💡 How psychotherapy helps: With the support of a psychotherapist, you’ll learn to challenge negative self-talk, build self-compassion, and develop a more supportive inner dialogue.
Book a Virtual Psychotherapy appointment with Tyrone today!
