Making the Best out of Life – Is it Essential?
‘making the best out of life’ isn’t just a motivational slogan – it’s a scientifically supported way of thinking that is also supported by the works of thinkers and philosophers for thousands of years.
Waking With Anxiety? How to Break Free From Morning Panic
If you awaken to morning anxiety or even panic your are not alone, it is common, and so here's how to take control and start your day well.
Made a Bad Choice? Life is not Destroyed
One mistake doesn’t define your life – it’s a chapter, not the whole story. By shifting your mindset from shame to growth, separating who you are from what you did, and focusing on small, doable steps, you can rebuild momentum. With responsibility, optimism, and support, setbacks become turning points, not dead ends.
Perspective: Opinions Are Not Facts
Opinions are not facts. In an era of constant information exchange, it is crucial to recognise the difference between the two.
How to Replace Negative Self-Talk with Positive Thoughts
We all carry an inner voice. At its best, it guides and motivates us. At its worst, it tears us down with criticism and doubt. This “negative self-talk” often feels automatic, but it’s not unchangeable.
Why We Should Embrace Our Imperfections
We live in a world that bombards us with messages telling us to conceal or overcome our imperfections and ‘failings’. But It’s important to distinguish imperfections from failures or faults.
Resilience to Stress –The Benefits of a Patient Approach
That steady pace rewires how you handle stress. You’re not becoming a reactive stress-machine – you’re learning to respond, to regulate
How do you Cope When You Have to do Everything by Yourself?”
I was asked "How do you cope when you have to do everything by yourself?" Here's my answer:
How Volunteering Helps Improve Mood and Combats Loneliness
Feeling down or stuck in loneliness? Volunteering could be the reset you need – it lifts your mood, connects you with others, and gives you a sense of purpose. Small acts of giving can create big shifts in how you feel.
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"Train your mind to look for your successes. They are happening all the time, you just have to look for them."
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"We only develop greater resilience when we are deeply emotionally connected to other people."
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"If you think you can, or you think you can't, you're probably right".
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"Just because you can, it doesn't mean you should, nor that you have to".
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"Simplify your life and work to be content. That will create the space for you to notice the joy. It's always there if you look."
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“Personal Change Begins In The Imagination. You Have To Imagine It Before You Can Become It, Whatever ‘It’ Is”
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