Nafeeza Towheed: Transformational Therapeutic Coach

23/12/2022

Some causes of anxiety are physical. Here’s how to recognise them

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/12/21/anxiety-body-responses/

The determinants of our mental well-being go beyond our genes and brain chemistry to include inflammation, gut health, sleep, hormones and other body issues.

08/12/2022

Leftfield’s Neil Barnes on becoming a therapist: “the more we talk, the better we are”

https://www.nme.com/news/music/leftfields-neil-barnes-on-becoming-a-therapist-the-more-we-talk-the-better-we-are-3363316

Leftfield's Neil Barnes has spoken to NME about the importance of counselling after training to become a therapist.

29/11/2022

Self awareness can improve relationships. Here are tips to build it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/11/26/self-awareness-emotional-intelligence/

Being aware of yourself and how you affect others can lead to a healthier social environment, one expert said.

02/11/2022

‘I went to therapy with my best mate to end our relationship’: The rise of friendship therapy

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/friendship-therapy-best-mate-end-relationship-1944285

Friendships are becoming our 'survival-critical relationships' as more women no longer follow the traditional path of marriage and children. This means that many of the tricky issues that come up with a partner can also arise here

13/08/2022

‘You can’t say that!’: how to argue, better

A good debate isn’t about one person declaring victory, it’s about both people making a discovery, says psychologist Adam Grant

13/08/2022

Why everyone is ‘quiet quitting’ their jobs

09/08/2022

‘I remember feeling incensed’: the woman who spent 18 years learning about forgiveness in the face of atrocity

Since 2004, Marina Cantacuzino has interviewed the families of terrorist victims and survivors of domestic violence to learn why some people can pardon those who have hurt them. What has she discovered?

02/08/2022

Self-compassion makes you a better person. Here’s how to practice it.

Science shows that self-compassion isn’t about letting yourself off the hook — in fact, it’s the opposite.

29/07/2022

Want to stop feeling hurt when someone says no? Take the rejection therapy challenge

It’s easy to inure yourself to fear of rejection, all you have to do is be rejected every single day. By Andrew Lloyd

24/07/2022

I’ve been meeting with the same group of men for 36 years - here’s what they’ve taught me

When I saw a flyer for a ‘men’s group’ in a shop window, I was a young, buttoned-up and newly single father. More than three decades on, the conversations are still changing my life

22/07/2022

Positive feedback: the science of criticism that actually works

It really is possible to get better at giving — and receiving — constructive criticism

19/07/2022

‘A bigger paycheck? I’d rather watch the sunset!’: is this the end of ambition?

From high-flyers quitting their jobs to Beyoncé singing about work-life balance, people are recalibrating their lives and relationships to their jobs. What’s changed?

18/07/2022

The Case for Dating a Friend

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/07/should-you-date-a-friend/670541

The warmth and care of an existing friendship is a great foundation for a romantic relationship—even if it feels scary to take the leap.

11/07/2022

Old friends more grateful to receive a message than we expect, study finds

Research suggests our fears of contacting a former acquaintance out of the blue are unfounded

12/06/2022

Dare to share: how revealing your secrets to others can improve your life

It will deepen your connection to your confidante and may improve your situation, says Michael Slepian

31/05/2022

Panic 101: what to do during a panic attack - and how to prevent them

A sudden episode of intense fear leaves sufferers feeling debilitated and out of control. Practical steps can help to regain calm and avoid future attacks

09/05/2022

How Mental Illness Impacts Our Bodies

Read our article - How Mental Illness Impacts Our Bodies. The School Of Life has a huge collection of interesting articles, read now.

09/05/2022

“Separate envy from jealousy. Think of jealousy as being more like when you don’t want to share your mum with a sibling, or wish evil upon those you see as your rivals. And envy as being like when someone has something that you want. Instead of thinking of this as a bad thing, think of it as information. It is alerting you to what you want.”

am so jealous of everyone else. How can I stop it ruining my life?

You cannot kill the green-eyed monster, but try and use envy to inspire your own work, says Philippa Perry