The Impact Of Constant Comparison
It used to be the case that you might come across one or two people during your day and you think ‘Oh, I wish I could have her life’ or…
Personal Development
How To Stop Being So Emotionally Reactive
Are your interpersonal relationships becoming difficult because you find you’re being so touchy and taking things personally? Do others mostly see you as over-reacting to the tiniest thing – leaving…
What Is The Best Route Into Training As A Psychotherapist?
I don’t know if this qualifies as a burning question, but I wanted to ask what you would recommend to someone thinking of training as a psychotherapist? My own personal…
Three Ways To Become A Better Listener
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Stephen R. Covey We all know it’s good to talk, but it’s a…
How To Stay Motivated At Work
Motivation is quite a slippery beast. You might think that at the start of a new year and with appraisal season looming you would be highly motivated at work. But motivation…
Five Self-Care Tips To Support Your Mental Health
Self-care is defined as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own wellbeing and happiness, in particular during periods of stress”. The only problem is that when…
Ten Ways To Stop Overthinking
Being an overthinker sounds as though it might be a good thing. Surely thinking about things is useful and productive? But overthinking does not mean you are very thoughtful, it…
Am I Neurotic? What is Neurotic Behaviour & How to Deal with it
Obsessive thoughts and negative thought patterns are symptoms of a range of mental health conditions, but they can also indicate neurotic behaviour. In this article, we’re going to look more…
How to Deal With Empty Nest Syndrome
It’s the time of year that many parents and carers have been preparing for: the moment when their youngest offspring (or only child) heads off to university or college. So…
How To Diminish The Power Of Your Inner Critic
Most of us have an inner critic: a part of our psyche that likes to bring us down, criticise our best efforts, and even bully us into believing we’re not…