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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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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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Speak Up! How to be More Assertive psychology Feb 24, 2019

Are you someone who struggles to say what you really mean? For many women, our default is to ā€˜be nice’ in order to be liked and this can lead to saying yes when you really mean no, or not speaking up ...

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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, 2019Ā 

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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