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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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How to Find your Missing Mojo happiness mindset psychology Apr 28, 2019

Sometimes life feels a lot like Groundhog Day. Day after day and week after week, you go through the same old motions, eat the same food, shop at the same place and watch the same TV shows. Maybe the ...

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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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Five Toxic Friends You Don’t Need in Your Life psychology Mar 24, 2019

There’s a lot of emphasis these days on decluttering our lives and living more minimally. Marie Kondo’s method of keeping only those possessions that spark joy has become almost a global movement and ...

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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 have better self-control goals mindset psychology Mar 04, 2019

Achieving any goal you set for yourself generally requires consistent and disciplined action. At some point, distractions and temptations will inevitably arise and motivation will wane. You’ll be stru...

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