Every time we step out of our comfort zone into the stretch zone, we are doing the work of building our confidence by flexing our courage. This is a process of building self-accept... more
If you spend lots of time feeling miserable, find yourself thinking negatively about yourself and the world all the time, lacking motivation to do things you used to enjoy or were ... more
Rumination is like a thoughts washing machine. It’s the process of churning thoughts over and over for minutes, hours or days at a time. The more you ruminate, the more you stay st... more
When we feel low, thoughts can become all-consuming in this way. The brain senses that things are not OK and starts coming up with all kinds of potential causes. Before we know it... more
Choosing meaningful activity increases an individual’s happiness over time in a way that is measurable and enduring. Becoming competent by learning something that requires effort t... more
On the beach by the ocean, we can hold a pebble close enough to our eyes to blot out all sight of the sea. But that doesn’t mean that the sea isn’t there. Similarly, when we focus ... more
Fear is a part of our survival response. It is supposed to be intensely uncomfortable, and the urges to escape and then avoid the feared situation are supposed to be strong. If we ... more
Anxiety is a natural human response to stress or perceived danger. It is a part of the body’s natural ‘fight or flight’ response that helps us react quickly to potential threats. I... more
Many of the fundamental tools for looking after our mental health are everyday matters. Physical and mental exercise, healthy food, and adequate sleep will help anyone gain cogniti... more
When we learn how to listen to, work with, and fully inhabit our bodies, we can begin to heal. We can begin to act in accordance with our current reality rather than the past. When... more