Tag Archive for: psychology

Borrowing Happiness from Tomorrow: The Art of Living in the Present

This article discusses how daydreaming about a perfect future can rob us of the joy of living in the present moment. It explains that constantly chasing happiness in the future leads to dissatisfaction and offers a "BFB Success Formula" with six strategies to help readers live in the present, including practicing gratitude, mindfulness, letting go of perfectionism, being kind to oneself, reconnecting with others, and embracing humor.

Why you should be your own best friend

In this blog post, you'll discover why it's essential to be your own best friend and learn simple tips for cultivating self-love and care. By becoming your own advocate, you can boost your self-esteem, improve your mindset, and positively impact your overall well-being. Don't miss out on this valuable advice for practicing self-love and care in your life.

How to cope when grief comes in waves

Grief may feel like an endless experience, welling up, surging and breaking over you, but there are stages to your grief. Understanding these stages will help you to cope when grief comes in waves.

Comforting words for loss of a pet

Dealing with the loss of a pet can be as traumatic an experience as anyone can have in this life. While the pain of that loss may never truly leave you, there are words of comfort that can see you through some of your darker moments.

Rewire your brain: what is neuroplasticity and how does it work

You can rewire your brain faster and more easily than you may have realised. Many therapy and personal growth practices, such as practicing kindness, start to show results immediately. Others may take a little more time, but usually, you will start to see changes fairly quickly.

Imposter syndrome is hard: 7 strategies to become more authentic

In this article I’m going to discuss signs of imposter syndrome so you can identify it in yourself, then 7 simple strategies that you can use to combat imposter syndrome in your own life.

How to survive Christmas: 3 strategies to minimize stress

The festive holidays can be a very stressful time in one's life, but there are ways to mitigate the anxiety you may experience and strategies to help you cope with unpleasant situations that may arise.

How to have conversations about sex: A guide for parents (part 1)

Think back to the first conversation you had with somebody about sex. Who was it with? Was it helpful? Did it clarify the subject for you, or did it leave you with more questions that you originally had?

How to use your time wisely: 7 helpful tips

You have more time in your life than you may realise. How you use your time from day-to-day, ultimately dictates the meaning and satisfaction you experience from moment to moment.

Recipe for happiness in 21 days

Psychology as a discipline tends to focus on problems - identifying them, exploring them, and solving them (as best as possible). This article looks at positive psychology, the longest ever psychological study, and the 21 day recipe for happiness.