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Barry Winbolt Online

Psychologist, therapist and writer.

Host of the 'Get a Better Handle On Life' podcast and practical Tinycast on stress, optimism, relationships, mindset and personal performance.

01/10/2025

How to Manage Stress in Daily Life. Discover simple, effective ways to manage everyday stress by restoring your body’s natural balance. Learn how daily habits like breathing, mindful breaks, and movement can keep stress in check.

I was asked "How do you combat stress in everyday life?" Stressors are part of life and always have been. Consequently, we have evolved with the ability to handle stress productively. We all face stress, but how we respond to it determines whether it drains us or strengthens us. In this post, I

30/09/2025

I was asked a question: "Why is making the best out of life essential?"

I was asked a question: "Why is making the best out of life essential?" It isn’t essential, but it is a choice. Whether you choose it or not is up to you. It’s no secret, it has been written and talked bout since the ancient Greeks, at least. (If you’ve never heard of them, they were

28/09/2025

If you awaken to morning anxiety or even panic your are not alone, it is common, and so here's how to take control and start your day well.

Do you wake up from vivid dreams already on edge, sometimes with a full-blown anxiety attack? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find that their nights are full of intense dreams, only to wake in the morning with a racing heart, an anxious mind, and other physical sensations. These feelings can ...

27/09/2025

Made a Bad Choice? Life is not Destroyed. One mistake doesn’t define your life – it’s a chapter, not the whole story. Shift your mindset, and focus on doable steps and move forward.

This post was prompted by a question I was asked this morning. "What kind of mindset changes can help you overcome the feeling that you've destroyed your life with one choice?" You didn't ruin your life with one choice – you changed a chapter. That truth doesn't minimise the pain, but it reframes ...

26/09/2025

Opinions are too often mistaken for facts—and that confusion fuels conflict, from office disagreements to global politics. Learning to tell the difference isn’t just an intellectual skill, it’s a foundation for healthier conversations and stronger relationships."

Opinions are not facts. In a world where the internet gives both reach and weight to comment and opinion the line between thew two can become blurred, or disappear altogether. Closer to home, opinions are often the source of interpersonal strife. When were you last upset by something somebody said?....

24/09/2025

Your inner voice can be your biggest ally or your harshest critic. Negative self-talk chips away at confidence, and keeps you stuck. But you can train that voice to work for you. Here’s how to catch it, and change it into something that fuels growth instead of holding you back.

Your inner voice can be your biggest ally, or your harshest critic. Negative self-talk creeps in, chips away at confidence, and keeps you stuck. But the truth is, you can train that voice to work for you, not against you. Here’s how to catch it, challenge it, and reframe it into something

23/09/2025

We live in a world that bombards us with messages telling us to conceal or overcome our imperfections and ‘failings’. But It’s important to distinguish imperfections from failures or faults.
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We should embrace our imperfections because they are part of who we are. We also need to separate the 'less than perfect' aspects of ourselves from false ideas about faults or failings. We often hear advice about striving for perfection, as if the ‘ideal’ version of ourselves is the only one wor...

22/09/2025

Taking things slow and steady with your fitness isn’t shirking, you’re designing a sustainable rhythm that cultivates resilience to combat stress in the longer term.

I was asked… " What are the long-term benefits of taking a slow, patient approach to achieving fitness goals for stress reduction?" Taking things slow and steady with your fitness isn’t shirking – it’s smart. You’re not

21/09/2025

I was asked "How do you cope when you have to do everything by yourself?" Here's my answer.
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I was asked "How do you cope when you have to do everything by yourself?" Here's my answer: I've been there! Several times in my life I have found myself believing that “it all fell on me”. In a couple of long term situations this was true. More on that below. In others, I

20/09/2025

Feeling down or stuck in loneliness? Volunteering might be the reset you need. It lifts your mood, connects you with others, and gives you a sense of purpose. Small acts of giving can create big shifts in how you feel.

Volunteering is one of the most practical and effective ways to lift your mood and reduce loneliness, research shows. When you volunteer, you step outside your own routine and focus your energy on helping others. That shift in attention breaks cycles of negative thinking and creates a sense of purpo...

19/09/2025

How Contact with Nature Aids Personal Growth

From our ancient survival to modern self-discovery, nature remains one of the most powerful teachers at our disposal. It is a constant reminder of our place and our potential throughout our lives. We continue to draw inspiration from nature because it reflects timeless truths: resilience, continuous...

18/09/2025

A consistent, planned approach brings several benefits: it reduces decision fatigue, strengthens self-discipline, and helps maintain stability when life feels uncertain. Instead of relying on willpower alone, you create and commit to a system that supports mental clarity, emotional steadiness, and physical health....

IntroductionHere’s a structured Life Personal Development Plan designed to strengthen your resilience, support wellbeing, and maintain emotional stability. It’s practical, forward-looking, and built to adapt as life changes. The purpose of this plan is to provide a clear framework for living wit...

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