We can all get a bit stuck sometimes (I know I was anyway, and I didnt even realise it!) 

"This is the just the way it is" seemed to be a bit ingrained in my head. 

There came a time when something caused me to stop for a minute. And I was forced to be surrounded by people encouraging me to look after me. I thought I was grand, that I already had been looking after myself, but I was so wrong!

During this time I started coming across things like uplifting phrases or positive type quotes. I'd seen these things before but I must have turned a blind eye to them (or more so rolled my eyes at them!). This time though, I began to really take them in.

Then, of course, more and more came my way (thank you instagram algorithm), and each one started to really sink in when I'd read it. I began to believe that there was better for me, but that I had to go after it myself.

After that, I was actively seeking out those sort of things, buying (and actually reading!) books, listening to helpful podcasts, & putting into practice some of the things I'd learned - but in my own way. 

Some of the ways they suggest to "look after yourself" just didnt fit into my life at the time - but rather than giving up on the idea, I made some smaller changes and efforts where I could, with a longer term goal of applying more when I could. One step at a time right?

I believe surrounding myself with these little phrases, quotes and guides consistantly; were the gentle start I needed to begin to focus a bit more on myself. And perhaps one of them just happened to be at the right moment for me to start listening.

What concerned me then was, these things aren't put in front of everyone. If your algorithm (or your mind!) is programmed to focus and look at certain things, it'll just keep doing that - unless you change it. 

It always seems to take an extreme or traumatic event happening that ultimately drives people out of that "stuck" phase - but it shouldn't have to get to that. And not everyone has other people who can help or guide them out of it - it may be solely up to you.

I understand some people need a lot more to get to that place and that’s ok too.

What I wanted to create with Brighter Days was an easy start - simple ways to show yourself some kindness and care, and to take little actions towards the changes you want, in whatever way works for you. Our 'little reminders' just help keep the idea there, and to bring it forward in your mind when you need it most!

We believe if you can apply even a little positivity towards yourself each day, that it will lead you to your best self.