How pets help us cope better in tough times
At the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, many of us adopted pets. But why are pets so important for our emotional well-being? And exactly how have pets helped us cope in these tough times? You...
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Does buying so many clothes make you feel better?
Do you know why you buy new clothes so often? Does buying so many clothes make you feel better? Is part of the fun searching for that perfect dress or pair of jeans? But how...
What’s so important about values? Defining your best self!
Most people are unsure or unaware of their values. That’s when life can go off at a tangent. Learn what’s so important about values in developing your best self, and why you should care. Live...
Your ideal self: the best version of yourself
Occasionally you can lose sight of what’s important in life. You can’t see past the pile-up of day-to-day hassles. So the concept of an ideal self can help focus your goals. It can direct you...
See yourself realistically 1. What’s going well?
It’s a funny paradox, isn’t it? Accepting yourself while knowing you need to change. Self-acceptance requires you to see yourself realistically. And the first step is to work out what’s going well in your life. ...
Act on warning signs of hypocrisy
“Do what I say, not what I do.” How many times have you heard that said in jest? This saying describes a double standard. It’s a sign of hypocrisy and insincerity. Hypocrisy implies it’s OK...
Make sure you avoid putting expectations on others
Sticking rigidly to your values may seem a good thing. But putting expectations on others can lead to conflict. It can crush the spirit of those who can’t or won’t comply. Sometimes we need to...
Develop resilience: overcome your fears to make a new start
Watching kittens navigate their world is fascinating. You can learn a lot from the way cats face their fears and develop resilience. Their brain is a less complex version of ours. Read how rescue kitten...
Hiding your true self? Focus more on your talents
If you’re hiding your true self from others, rethink your strategy. To reach full potential, you need to focus more on your talents. Some people are naturally great at promoting themselves. They enjoy telling everyone...
Give fashion the flick and stop clothing waste
In the last article we looked at why people buy so many clothes. Are you swayed by the dictates of the fashion industry? Resist these pressures, stop clothing waste and save more money. What’s more,...
