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How to declutter your emotional closet (with a little help from F.R.I.E.N.D.S.)
Just like our regular closet, our emotional closet gets filled up with all sorts of things. And just like you get inspired at 2 AM to Marie Kondo your way through your closet, it would …
Did you realise that your smartphone is exploiting your brain’s natural chemistry for profit and gradually changing how you behave?
Smartphones have taken over our lives. Like so many Lemmings, they’ve crowded into every nook and cranny of our lives. And now we can’t go anywhere without them – even to bed. Studies and surveys …
6 ways to master being comfortable with being uncomfortable
If you want to reach those big goals, you’re gonna have to get comfortable with a degree of discomfort. Pushing yourself to your limits and then exceeding those limits is not painless. It requires trial …
10 things you can learn from highly resilient people
It’s natural to resist change, especially when it comes in the form of challenges and adversity. Who wants to climb the mountain when you can take the ski-lift and enjoy the view on a leisurely …
Feeling lonely? Use this simple technique to make it go away
Loneliness makes you feel empty, alone and unwanted. You crave human contact while feeling that it’s difficult to form connections with other people. And even if you like to spend time by yourself, in your …
7 great reasons to use a notebook for better mental health
If you have thoughts, you’re a thinker. Every human being engages their mind all day, every day. And the mind can be exercised and optimised, just like the body, with a few simple tools. Your …
Unlock the power of journaling for your mental health
You wake up in the morning, feeling a sense of dread wash over you. You’ve been feeling anxious and stressed lately, and it’s starting to take a toll on your mental health. But then you …
The lingering wounds of adult bullying: how emotional scars run deep
Bullying is often thought of as a behaviour that only occurs in childhood or adolescence. But adult bullies are also a reality that many people face. Adult bullying takes many forms and can have a …
12 simple steps to take you from trauma dumping to emotional sharing
Going from trauma dumping to healthy emotional sharing is a crucial step towards building more supportive and balanced relationships. Trauma dumping can be overwhelming for both the person sharing and the listener, and it may …
How to practise self-witnessing
Self-witnessing is a powerful practice that allows us to delve deep into the intricacies of our inner world. By consciously observing our thoughts, emotions, and actions, we gain valuable insight into our own psyche. This …
Discovering your dream life: how to figure out what you really want
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live your happiest life? To wake up every day and be truly content with your surroundings, relationships, and daily activities? While it may seem like …