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…
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…
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,…
Paradox (noun): a seemingly contradictory statement which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true. When the number of choices increases, so does the difficult of making decisions…
Our bodies automatically respond to threat or danger with the fight, flight or freeze response to keep us safe. One way to end the fight / flight / freeze response…
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…
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…
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…
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…