As a parent, you’ve probably experienced the heartbreak of watching your child deal with disappointment. Maybe it was the tears after losing a game match, the disappointment of not making it onto the school play, or the sadness that came with a cancelled birthday party. In those moments, it’s normal to want to protect your child from pain, to make...
Have you ever experienced a day where nothing appears to be going right? Perhaps you’re behind schedule, feeling stressed, or caught in an annoying situation? Suddenly, someone unexpectedly holds the door for you or shares a kind remark. All at once, your day feels much lighter. That small gesture of kindness could have lasted just moments, yet it can significantly...
Many people find themselves trapped in a spiral of overwhelming emotions and cluttered thoughts that seem impossible to untangle. It can feel hard to believe that writing in a diary could help with such complexity. Scepticism often lingers, leading to thoughts that problems are too intricate to be resolved by putting pen to paper. The reality is that journalling doesn't provide...
Living well is about integrating small, manageable changes into our daily lives to boost overall well-being. We can significantly improve our physical and emotional well-being by implementing these small changes. This holistic approach revolves around several key elements: taking care of our bodies, challenging our minds, showing kindness, connecting with others, practising mindfulness, and caring for our environment. It's better...
Motivation is the fuel that propels us forward, the driving force behind our actions and decisions. It's that inner spark that ignites our ambition, perseverance, and determination. But what exactly is motivation, and what are the different types that influence our behaviour? In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of motivation, consider various types, and shed light on how...
Have you ever felt stuck and unable to escape a difficult situation, even when a solution was possible? This phenomenon is known as learned helplessness. Learned helplessness occurs when an individual faces challenging situations but feels incapable of finding solutions, even if they are readily available. Those struggling with learned helplessness often express frequent complaints, feeling overwhelmed and powerless to...
Happiness and wellbeing can seem fleeting. We strive for them, yet they are often realised only in hindsight. Though most agree well-being is essential, our culture and competing priorities don't always align with experiencing it. Martin Seligman, a pioneer in positive psychology, put forth the PERMA model outlining five building blocks of human flourishing. PERMA provides a framework beyond just feeling...
What does it truly mean to live life to the fullest and flourish? This profound question has been contemplated for centuries, across cultures and philosophies. While there are no definitive answers, modern psychology provides a framework for breaking down the components of a deeply fulfilling human life. Flourishing is one of the most promising concepts illuminated through the field of positive...
