Yesterday was unusual for me in that I struggled a bit with lockdown and felt lonely. That was unusual for me as the older I get, the more content I am spending time alone, and am naturally quiet as a person. This post is one of a series that were updated and can help you […]
Cognitively Reframing Coronavirus
Cognitive reframing, also known as cognitive restructuring is a psychological technique that is used to help you look at a situation differently. In light of the current global pandemic, I thought it would be useful to help you to use cognitive reframing with coronavirus. This post is one of a series that were updated and […]
Online Tests
These online tests are free to use and do not require you to input your email address to get results.
You Are Good Enough Just as You Are
If you’re like most people, you strive to become “good enough”. This can look like living a life striving for perfectionism, being overly busy, beating yourself up when you make a mistake, and never really attaining a feeling of true accomplishment and joy. Essentially, you’re striving for self-love via perfectionism and the two just don’t […]
Are you having arguments in your head that never happen?
Stop fighting wars Lots of times we plan for the worst. That’s not always a bad thing to do, but we can get ahead of ourselves and do something guaranteed to rain anxiety down on our heads: fight imaginary wars. It’s a bit hard to describe, but hang with me, and let’s see if you […]
How much time do you spend on Facebook?
The average person spends 17 minutes per day on Facebook and for some of you, it can be upwards of 3 hours. You have 24 hours in your day 8 in bed 8 in work 1 hour commute Leaving 7 hours to do other things. Those 17 minutes on Facebook doesn’t eat into those 7 […]
Imposter Syndrome
Do you feel like a fraud and know that one day you will be ‘caught out?’ Was landing your new job just a ‘fluke?’ You could well have imposter syndrome. You might not know it, but if you read on, you will possibly recognize yourself, with what I am about to say. “I still believe, […]
Why do you turn the music off when you are lost?
Your brain needs to focus. You’re driving away, music blaring, window down, chatting to your friends – no bother. Once you start to realise you have missed a few turns and do not know where you are, you lose the cool factor. Window up, radio off, gnarl at your friends to be quiet, as you […]