Once you become trauma-informed and understand your parents, while well-meaning, were fighting their own battles, you start seeing the need for reparenting everywhere.
Owning up to what may not be my “fault”
It may not be entirely just my doing, but is it still wiser to own up and take responsibility? What is better for my future and for my mental health?
Poke holes into your black and white thinking
Can we get out of black and white thinking and find weak spots in our negative beliefs that hold us back?Can we radically accept what we dislike?
Self-image and unachieved dreams
We all know that our internal dialogue defines our self-image. But how are we harming ourselves all the while thinking we are doing good?
Addiction and dating apps: the fast and intense
Has there has ever been this much supply and demand on dating apps? I wonder if we should be more careful in giving our heart's attention away.
They don’t really hate YOU!
It's strange how one person's dislike for us can invade our mind. We can even become obsessed with the supposed hate we feel from someone else.
Emotional intelligence and Brackett’s mood meter
It's easy to be aware of what you're doing, but can you label what you feel? We can minimise misunderstandings, be self-aware and lead happier lives.