Tag Positive Psychology
Getting on better terms with your inner voice
We’ve all got that inner voice that like it or not, gives us feedback on much of what we do or say. It is just like having a personal coach or mentor. It can be an encouraging voice “good work”,…
Why we need to be selfish to be selfless
Being selfish gets a bad rap when contrasted with being selfless. So why do we need to be selfish to be selfless? I’d like to suggest, that selfishness and selflessness are ends of a sliding scale that we move up…
Fear of public speaking; a personal experience
Public speaking, hated by many…around 25% of us in fact, definitely detested by me…and I had to do it. A fear of public speaking, or Glossophobia (it’s cool, geeky name that no-one actually seems to use) is incredibly common. It…
What’s driving your busyness? Life as a “busy bee”
Today’s society is fast-paced and often full of expectations and pressures whether it be work, home or social pressures, and riddled with people telling each other how busy they are! So, what is driving your busyness? It has become commonplace…
Stop and Smell the Roses; discover mindful smelling
Our senses are always on the job! Sight, sound, taste, touch and smell are our most important tools for learning about the world around us. Our senses are often collecting information that we don’t even think about, unless we focus…
Creating and embracing holiday traditions: see how good it can feel!
So, it’s that time of year again…the one that seems so far and away and then *blink* here we are. It’s Christmas! And boy are there some mixed reactions! Everything from the unashamed Grinch who can’t wait until it’s over,…
Let’s Get Physical: 5 Tips to Kickstart Positive Mental Health
“Increase your physical activity”. A phrase thrown at us by doctors and other health professionals, TV and media representatives and social media platforms. By now, most of us probably know the physical health benefits of exercise. The following are just…
Could perfectionism be harming your joy of dance?
In the world of dance, striving for perfection may be a cultural norm. Dancers get praised for the illusion of ‘perfection’ they create on the stage, teachers seek to cultivate it with displays of technical precision, and the focus of…
It’s Movember, so “Mo Up” and take care of your mates
It has been sometime since I’ve written about Movember, so here is a reminder about the importance of Movember. Whether you like the mo or hate it…November means Movember. November is a really important month of the year as it…
Let’s celebrate Mental Health Week
Each year in October is World Mental Health Week. Given that our mental health is just as important as our physical health it’s a timely reminder that we can all shine a more positive light on mental health. According to…