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Below is a selection of short blog posts from the archives.

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When does binge eating become a problem? body image mindfulness psychology May 05, 2019

Sometimes no matter how much you try to convince yourself to put the Tim Tams back in the pantry, you just can’t help having another one... and another and another. Overindulging in some delicious tem...

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Recognising early signs of depression happiness mindfulness psychology quick tips Apr 21, 2019

Everyone has good days and bad days. Some days you might feel flat or sad or lacking in motivation for no real reason (or perhaps, at times, with very good reason). These ups and downs are normal and ...

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How to get over a break up confidence happiness mindfulness relationships Apr 14, 2019

When a relationship ends, it’s bound to be painful regardless of who made the decision to end it. If the break-up comes out of left-field, there’s often shock and grief, confusion and fear – especiall...

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Getting Your Needs Met in a Relationship happiness mindfulness psychology relationships Apr 08, 2019

We all have a need for connection, intimacy and emotional support. It’s the reason we are driven to create and maintain relationships with friends and partners, but just as relationships can be our gr...

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How to let go of rigid food rules anxiety mindfulness psychology Mar 10, 2019

Food is vital for life and fundamental to our health and wellbeing. It’s a means of celebration and connection; but for many people, food can also be a battleground. As a society, our preoccupation wi...

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How to Manage Social Anxiety anxiety mindfulness psychology Feb 11, 2019

11 February, 2019

Do you feel anxious attending social events, meeting new people or giving presentations? Most of us feel a little nervous in new situations but for people who experience a social an...

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The Unhelpful Thoughts that are Stealing your Joy anxiety happiness mindfulness psychology Feb 08, 2019

February 18, 2019 

Every day you have upwards of 60,000 thoughts pass through your mind, and most of them you’re not even consciously aware of. Many of the thoughts you have today are in fact the sam...

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How to Stop Being a Control Freak anxiety happiness mindfulness psychology Feb 03, 2019

Have you ever been accused of being a control freak? Maybe you pride yourself on your meticulous attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks. It’s a term we use to describe people who like th...

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