Maureen Gaffney’s ‘Flourishing’ explores in some detail psychological research into the factors which enable individuals to overcome adversity, maximise potential and enjoy life, while providing a plethora of recommendations allowing a reader bent on self-improvement to undertake the task in … Continued
We all feel stuck from time to time, but for some people, it can feel like a way of life. You may feel very stuck in a job you don’t like, stuck in a relationship that doesn’t nourish you, or … Continued
Is your internal monologue friendly, calm and encouraging? Or critical and bullying? Too many of us are quietly, privately, hard on ourselves. We walk around with an inner critic, telling us we’re not ‘good enough’. It’s not your fault all this … Continued
The following are the words of Brene Brown …… It’s not fear that gets in the way of daring leadership; it’s armor. When things get tough, do we lean in to vulnerability and get curious, or do we self-protect in … Continued
Learn to recognise and challenge these 10 thinking patterns before they send you spiraling into depression, anxiety, worry and stress. 1. All-or-nothing. At the core of perfectionism is the tendency to evaluate ourselves in terms of absolutes and nothing in … Continued
The following styles in thinking can be subtle yet very powerful in causing us to experience needless emotional distress. Interestingly, the more distressed we become, the more our thinking can become narrowed and focused, making it difficult to think in … Continued
“What would it be like if I could accept life – accept this moment – exactly as it is?” – Tara Brach
“We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. … Continued
A healthy relationship requires the space to be yourself, to maintain your personal integrity. Most people will respect your boundaries when you explain what they are and will expect that you will do the same for them; it’s a two-way … Continued
15 tools to help you bounce back when you’re feeling down about yourself. Post published by Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. on 6/12/2015 in The Mindful Self-Express Taken from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201512/the-3-most-common-causes-insecurity-and-how-beat-them Do you find yourself feeling filled with self-doubt and short on confidence? Despite your accomplishments, … Continued