The control freak. The know-it-all. The energy vampire. The negative critic. We've all dealt with them in one flavour or the other. Is there a way of dealing with toxic behaviour? Read on. 1. Separate Their Behaviour Nobody is difficult all the time. Sometimes they do good things. Kind at times, encouraging, or help youContinue reading "Dealing With Difficult People"
JOY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Your personal joy is your personal responsibility. Imagine looking for as many red things in the room as you can. Then closing your eyes and pointing at all the blue things. How easy would that be, when your mind is full of red? Has someone complimented you on something and you thought, “That was nothing!” YouContinue reading "JOY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY"
MAKE YOUR OWN WEATHER
I've long held the belief to avoid placing your hope in things that are beyond your control. Because who knows how things will work out? The other side is not to worry about things that haven't happened yet. Because who knows how things will work out? Having no hope means no sense of positive expectationContinue reading "MAKE YOUR OWN WEATHER"
Which Eggs Should I Put In My Basket?
Some fields (applied sciences, programming & mathematics) need absolute commitment to make any progress. Anything less than that would be going round in circles. But this level of focus & commitment means less time & energy for other areas of life. Deep relationships, recreational activities and travelling would have to take a back seat. AndContinue reading "Which Eggs Should I Put In My Basket?"
Trust The Process
Photo by Daniel Watson on Pexels.com When we’re no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves. -Viktor Frankl Having a strong sense of purpose can massively strengthen your courage & inner strength. Finding positive meaning in challenging times allows you to rise above the challenge. The Stoics spoke of onlyContinue reading "Trust The Process"
Keep A Cool Head
The mind is like a pool of water. When stormy and unsettled, its reflection becomes distorted. But when that surface settles down, the reflection becomes clearer. And you can clearly see reality. Emotional Control Managing your emotions is the most important skill that you can master in life. Strong emotional arousal happens when your emotionsContinue reading "Keep A Cool Head"
Mindset Upgrade: Sleep
We inherently know that sleep plays a vital role towards good health but how and why does it? This article will answer those questions and show why sleep is needed not only for good physical health, but optimal mental and emotional functioning too.
Mindset Upgrade: Emotional Needs
With the quarantine and social-distancing the world is currently undergoing there is a lot of uncertainty in the air, and left unchecked it can bring stress and fear. In order to remain mentally strong during this time it is important to be aware of which if your needs are not being met appropriately, and find small, easy ways to meet them.
The Importance of Self-Care with Juan Martell (@PsychLife)
If you want to find out more about psychology in an easy to understand manner and find some mental wellness tips to help you in your everyday life then check out this stimulating interview I did with Psychologist Juan Carlos Martell.
Quick Mindset Upgrade – Uncertainty
Uncertainty can either be a source of anxiety or it can be a catalyst for our growth. Learn some easy ways to how to handle uncertainty.