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Regrets, I’ve had a few…
‘Regrets, I’ve had a few’ – that famous line in Frank Sinatra’s song, My Way, always makes me stop and wonder, “Who on earth only has a FEW regrets in their life?!!” It seems to me that regret is part…
Does your psychologist truly “get” you? What really makes therapy work – A psychologist’s reflection
In this complex demanding world, we are all searching for the best ways of achieving our goals as quickly as possible. As discussed in the previous blogs in this series on therapy, if you have come to the conclusion that…
Self-compassion and how it can help you cope with depression, anxiety, stress and loss
In recent years there has been a growing awareness of the importance of self-compassion in good mental health, and we need to thank Dr Kristin Neff (PhD, researcher and therapist) for her pioneering work in this area. But what does…
How to Overcome Stage Fright
It can actually be easy to nail that optimal performance and overcome stage fright. Easy? Yes way. Firstly, anxiety is not always detrimental to performance. You may already know this though. Except for that time that you were standing side…
The strength of knowing your strengths – enter the realm of positive psychology
When was the last time you stopped to think about what is going right in your life? Or thought about what are your unique personal qualities that other people might be drawn to? Right now, grab a pen and paper…
Why Movember is so important: Men need their mates
Whether you like the Mo or hate it…November means Movember…and for men this means growing the facial hair that has been so noticeable during the last month. Movember is a really important month of the year as it reminds…
Humanity and hope in times of terror
A city I hold closely to my heart and visit every year. A city of light, strength and love. To say I was heartbroken to hear of the acts of terror committed against Paris and the Parisian people, is an…
Mindfulness: A vehicle to overcome obstacles, reduce your stress and improve your quality of life
How often do you find yourself reading a whole page only to find you have taken nothing in? Or sending an email then wondering what you had written or if you had sent it to the right people? Ever realised…
What is it like living with a mental illness as an adolescent and how do I know if I should seek support?
Information about mental health issues has never been more readily available and accessible, and inspired by the success Mental Health Week has experienced in their campaign to generate greater awareness and reduce the stigma that shrouds mental health problems and…
Juggle better or juggle less? Demystifying the steps to taming stress and achieving work/life balance
“Seriously, how are you meant to juggle it all?” This post the other day on Facebook by a friend of mine made me stop to reflect……it seems we are all searching for solutions to this ongoing challenge. The elusive work/life…
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