Good Grief – It’s About Healing and Growth
People will often try to deny or avoid grief, and even when they don't, many are surprised by how long the process can last, even when you think it's over. Left to our own devices, we naturally respond to loss by healing ourselves. Trying to mend something or hasten the process simply do the opposite.
Could Failure Be the Way Forward?
Being afraid of failure can motivate us, up to a point. When the fear becomes our companion it stifles initiative and creativity, saps our confidence and destroys morale. Getting over our fear of failure makes confidence and success more likely.
Self-Hatred is Not an Accurate Reflection
Beliefs about ourselves are rarely accurate. In general we tend to over-estimate how good we are at things, but when we are depressed we do the opposite. Wellbeing doesn't seem to be about accurate self-appraisal, it is more a question of using our imagination creatively.
The 7 Habits of Highly Resilient People
You may not consider yourself highly resilient yet, but you can still use these tactics to get you through a difficult situation and to prevent the stress from getting to you.
How to Relax in a Crisis – Easy to Say, But…
There are many pathways to physical relaxation and inner peace, even in a crisis.
5 Habits for Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing
Taking positive steps towards your EPW can be as simple as five simple habits a day. If you can't manage to do them daily, don't worry. It's your life and you are free to go about it any way you want. Remember, TCY, IYL (The Choice Is Yours, It's Your Life).
Creating the Life You Want – Goal Setting in Life and Career
A feeling of fulfilment derives from having a sense of both purpose and meaning. Setting goals is vital, but they must fit within an overall purpose, to give direction.
Why Solitude Is Necessary for Our Inner Wellbeing
Being alone does not mean being lonely, and we can experience loneliness when in company. We generally don’t choose loneliness and it can be painful. Solitude, on the other hand, is usually a choice and the experience can be one of joy and deep satisfaction. it also seems that the capacity to be alone and content with it acts as a necessary tonic in our oh-so-busy lives.
Therapy: Not for the Faint-Hearted
Therapy is not for everyone, but then nothing is. It takes inner strength and commitment to say "I could use some help/guidance", or "I need to devote some time to myself".
