Mindfulness
One of the most common statements I hear in my office is “I should be grateful.” For example, “I’ve got so many things to be grateful for (my health, enough food, good friends, a good life…) so I have no reason to feel depressed/anxious/stressed.” While there is no doubt that counting your blessings can have…
“The only constant is change.” It may be true, but that doesn’t make it any easier to cope with. Long before it was popularised by ’60s band The Byrds, one of the most oft-quoted Biblical passages at celebrations of births – and commemorations of lives passed – was this: “For everything there is a season,…
We spend our lives looking for contentment – but is it even possible? Understanding what satisfaction is and how we should respond when we feel as though it’s slipping away can help us navigate a path to greater happiness. I didn’t think my life would turn out like this,” 39-year-old Maggie said. “I should have…
Embracing the powerful link between our minds and our physical health can help alleviate chronic conditions and improve overall wellness, research reveals. If you were experiencing abdominal pain, diarrhoea and bloating, would you go to see a psychologist? My guess is that you would tend to visit your general practitioner for such symptoms. However, if…