Ghosting happens when someone abruptly ceases all forms of contact and communication without any explanation. It is a common phenomenon in today's dating and social culture and can leave one…
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Sociologist Charles Derber describes two kinds of responses in conversations: a shift response and a support response. Shift Response: Shift responses are a form of conversational narcissism. They help you…
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Nonviolent communication is a way of communicating that helps people express their needs and build on relationships through empathy. It is a 4-step process that prioritises respect and avoids judgement,…
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Focus on what's within your control, let go of what isn't. Keep company with only those who uplift you. What happens to you is not always your fault but it…
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Paradox (noun): a seemingly contradictory statement which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true. The Paradox of Choice When the number of choices increases, so does the…
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Fear is your brain's way of keeping you safe Our bodies automatically respond to threat or danger with the fight, flight or freeze response to keep us safe. One way…
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Let's go! The Pomodoro Technique Identify the task at hand Set a timer for 25 minutes Work for an interrupted duration of 25 mins Take a 5 minute break After…
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Here's what you can do in 2 minutes: Hand on heart, hand on belly. Take 5 slow deep breaths Recite and repeat your affirmations Name 5 things you see, 4…
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination is a psychological phenomenon where “people who don’t have much control over their daytime life refuse to sleep early in order to regain some sense of freedom…
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The Beautiful Mess Effect suggests that other people view our flaws, failures and vulnerability more positively than we ourselves do. We often fear how others may respond when we show…
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