The ESO Blog

Insights, tools, and reflections to support your emotional growth.

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I Became My Own Therapist
Therapy Tools, Starting Therapy, Emotional Awareness
I Became My Own Therapist
Therapy Tools, Starting Therapy, Emotional Awareness

Shane Lutkin’s personal story of burnout, breakdown and becoming his own therapist. The foundation of ESO’s model.

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Therapy Tools, Starting Therapy, Emotional Awareness
Understanding Stress: How to Recognise, Regulate and Recover Before Burnout
Burnout & Stress, Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience
Understanding Stress: How to Recognise, Regulate and Recover Before Burnout
Burnout & Stress, Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience

Learn how to spot stress early, regulate your emotions and recover before burnout sets in, using research-backed tools.

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Burnout & Stress, Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience
Why You Don’t Have to ‘Hit Rock Bottom’ to Start Therapy Work
Starting Therapy, Emotional Awareness, Therapy Tools
Why You Don’t Have to ‘Hit Rock Bottom’ to Start Therapy Work
Starting Therapy, Emotional Awareness, Therapy Tools

You do not need to wait for a crisis to start therapy. Learn why early support improves outcomes, reduces distress and builds resilience, plus practical first steps you can take today.

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Starting Therapy, Emotional Awareness, Therapy Tools
Emotional Health Awareness: What We All Need to Know
Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience, Starting Therapy
Emotional Health Awareness: What We All Need to Know
Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience, Starting Therapy

Emotional wellbeing affects how you think, connect and cope. Learn five practical ways to strengthen emotional health and resilience.

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Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience, Starting Therapy
Finding Your Unique Contented Balance: The ESO Approach
Therapy Tools, Emotional Awareness, Self-Understanding
Finding Your Unique Contented Balance: The ESO Approach
Therapy Tools, Emotional Awareness, Self-Understanding

Discover ESO’s method for finding your authentic balance through CBT, neuroscience and emotional awareness.

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Therapy Tools, Emotional Awareness, Self-Understanding
Navigating Relationship Stress Without Losing Yourself
Relationships, Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience
Navigating Relationship Stress Without Losing Yourself
Relationships, Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience

Relationship challenges don’t have to mean chaos. Learn how emotional regulation and communication protect connection.

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Relationships, Emotional Awareness, Mental Resilience
The Optimism Advantage: How Looking Forward Shapes Your Mental Health
Optimism & Mindset, Daily Habits, Self-Esteem & Identity
The Optimism Advantage: How Looking Forward Shapes Your Mental Health
Optimism & Mindset, Daily Habits, Self-Esteem & Identity

Optimism strengthens resilience, lowers stress, and supports long-term mental wellbeing. Learn how to train your brain to focus on what could go right.

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Optimism & Mindset, Daily Habits, Self-Esteem & Identity
Nature & Wellbeing: Why Going Outside Is an Emotional Reset
Nature & Nervous System, Mindfulness, Burnout & Stress
Nature & Wellbeing: Why Going Outside Is an Emotional Reset
Nature & Nervous System, Mindfulness, Burnout & Stress

Nature calms your nervous system and restores focus. Discover how small outdoor habits can improve emotional balance.

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Nature & Nervous System, Mindfulness, Burnout & Stress
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