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Over the years, we tend to get into unhelpful thinking habits such as those described below. We might favour some over others and there might be some that seem far too familiar. Once you can identify your unhelpful thinking styles, you can start to notice them - they very often occur just before and during distressing situations. Once you can notice them, then that can help you to challenge or distance yourself from those thoughts and see the situation in a different and more

What is an “attachment style”, why does it matter? Your attachment style refers to the way you form your relationships, seek support and relate to others. These learned ways of relating were formed by the way you were cared for in infancy and are compounded by your continuing experiences throughout life. Attachment styles influence decisions we make, social interaction, how we choose to relate, the type of relationships we have and how we manage our fears, uncertainties and s

What exactly is anxiety? Anxiety disorder is not simply a passing worry or nervousness – it is a patterned way of thinking and reacting...

Why am I so angry all the time? Do you go through life quick to anger, volatile or battle ready? You may be reactive in your relationships, which have been, and are still are, affected by your anger, or perhaps you disappoint and dislike yourself for losing control. You may come across people too often who seem equally combative, or situations that seem unfair and have been sent to test you.  If you find yourself with anger issues often, you may struggle to express yourself a

Sick of your inner critic? Chances are, if you have an inner dialogue that is constantly berating, harshly critical and judgemental, you...

Codependency is the compulsive need to manage, fix or rescue others at the expense of your own wellbeing. Often mistaken for love or...

Gratitude -  create lasting change and make your life better. Giving gratitude is a conscious exercise that we carry out, the purpose of...

What is guilt? Guilt is the emotional pain we feel when we believe we’ve done something wrong, hurt someone, or broken our own moral...

What is Impostor Syndrome?    Impostor syndrome is defined as a behavioural health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect,...

What is loneliness? Loneliness is the painful experience of feeling emotionally disconnected, unseen, or uncared for. It’s not the same...

Why Do I People Please? Have you ever said "yes" when you really meant "no"? Or agreed to something that left you feeling overwhelmed,...

Why Do I Always Feel Like I’m Not Good Enough? If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I always feel like I’m not good enough?”, you’re...

What is shame? Shame is the belief that something is inherently wrong with you. Not just that you did something wrong, but that you  are...