Naturopathic Menopause Mindset

Cultivating a healthy mindset through the challenges of menopause involves adopting positive thought patterns, managing stress, and throwing in a sense of humour at times!

Midlife is the time where we can’t get away with bad diet and lifestyle habits anymore, and we are often forced to change some favourite things such as convenience foods and alcohol.

It is also a time where stress and activity levels may need to change, such as over exercising, working too hard, or taking on too many tasks and projects.
These things can be hard to accept – that is until you change your mindset.

The Lucy Rose Clinic does mindset coaching in our group Zoom meetings to guide, inspire, and help patients shift mindset for an empowering and exciting health journey!

Here are some ideas to adopt which can help you if you are struggling with your mindset at the moment

Do you ever catch yourself with negative self-talk, victim thinking, or catastrophising thoughts? Here’s a step-by-step process to help you reframe negative thoughts:

  1. Identify the Negative Thought
    • Start by recognising the negative thought you’re experiencing.
    • Write it down if it helps you clarify it.
  2. Question the Thought
    • Challenge the validity of the negative thought.
    • Ask yourself if there’s concrete evidence to support it or if you might be making assumptions.
  3. Find the Underlying Belief
    • Often, negative thoughts stem from deeper beliefs or fears.
    • Try to identify the underlying belief that’s triggering the negative thought.
  4. Reframe the Thoughts
    • Come up with alternative ways to interpret the situation.
    • Look for evidence that supports a more positive or balanced perspective.
  5. Use Positive Affirmations
    • Create positive affirmations that counteract the negative thought.
    • For example, if your negative thought is “I’m not good enough,” replace it with “I am capable and deserving.”
  6. Consider Different Viewpoints
    • Put yourself in the shoes of someone else. How might they interpret the situation? This can help you gain a more objective perspective.
  7. Focus on Solutions
    • Shift your focus from the problem to potential solutions.
    • Instead of dwelling on what went wrong, think about what you can do to improve the situation.
  8. Practice Gratitude
    • Identify something positive or valuable in the situation, even if it’s small.
    • Gratitude can help shift your focus away from negativity.
  9. Use Positive Language
    • Replace negative and absolute language (e.g., “never,” “always,” “can’t”) with more neutral or positive terms. This can help change the tone of your thoughts.
  10. Put It in Context
    • Consider the bigger picture. How important is this negative thought in the grand scheme of things? Is it worth letting it impact your overall well-being?
  11. Challenge Cognitive Distortions
    • Cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns that contribute to negative thinking.
    • Identify any distortions in your negative thought and replace them with more rational thinking.
  12. Practice Self-Compassion
    • Treat yourself with kindness and understanding.
    • Instead of criticizing yourself for having a negative thought, remind yourself that everyone experiences them and that it’s a chance for growth.
  13. Practice Mindfulness
    • When a negative thought arises, observe it without judgment.
    • Mindfulness can help you distance yourself from your thoughts and choose a more positive response.

Remember that reframing negative thoughts takes practice and patience. Over time, with consistent effort, you can train your mind to automatically look for positive or balanced perspectives, which can contribute to a healthier and more resilient mindset.

If you find that your motivation is too low to work through this type of process, do not feel bad. In menopause many women suffer with low hormones from years of health imbalances. When our feel-good hormones are low from nutrient deficiencies, positive thinking and reframing are not enough to turn things around.

At The Lucy Rose Clinic, we work with patients holistically to identify the root cause to their symptoms and then prescribe nutritional medicine and herbal medicine to help the body rebuild again. With this holistic approach, your health, vitality, and naturally happier moods simply return.

If you have found yourself saying that you wish you could get yourself back, book in a free 15-minute appointment to discuss how we can help you achieve that. Book here https://thelucyroseclinic.com.au/book-a-free-consultation/

I am a patient of The Lucy Rose Clinic and they have helped me with several symptoms that were not resolving with straight HRT, which is why I am so grateful to have them collaborate with me on this important topic, and to raise awareness about the Meno change. You can see the professionals I have engaged with on my journey at the Meno reference page here.

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