Don’t Go There If It’s Scary
There's a place in all of us we'd rather not go to (though some people deny that it exists). It can be a struggle trying to get rid of unwanted habits or other aspects of your life you'd prefer to change. Putting mental energy into ignoring or avoiding them is hard work, and it doesn't... work, that is.
Depression – Advice That Might Surprise You
There's plenty of advice on depression, not all of it reliable. Jordan Peterson has depression advice that might surprise you.
Effective Problem Solving – Doing vs. Chewing
Part of the problem with problems is how we think about fixing them. The rule here is to do something different, like these five easy steps.
How Can I Overcome Living in Flight or Fright?
The answer is so straightforward it sounds flippant, but it's still sound advice.
Listen Twice, Respond Once
If you have no time to listen properly you run the risk of costly mistakes and time consuming corrections. Effective conversations only need to happen once.
How Compassion Can Work for Social Good
“As levels of wealth increase, feelings of compassion and empathy go down, and their feelings of self-interest and the ideology of entitlement increases.” In this entertaining but sobering talk, social psychologist Paul Piff shares his research into how people behave when they feel wealthy. (Hint: badly.) But while the problem of inequality is a complex and daunting challenge, there’s good news too.
Sophrology – The Study of Personal Harmony
An introduction to sophrology by Philip Carr-Gomm. Watch this video and learn a simple yet powerful technique. 5 minutes a day is all it takes.
3 Ways to Stop an Argument As If You Cared
Anyone can argue. There’s no talent in fighting. There’s no glory in ‘winning’ an argument, though you wouldn’t know it from the evidence we see around us.
Start By Recognising Yourself
Eager to change who you are? You might be missing something.
