Problem Solving: Your Guide to the 5 Step Approach
In our everyday lives, we come across all sorts of challenges, both big and small. These could be work-related puzzles, personal dilemmas, or ambitious goals we're determined to reach. Problem-solving is a handy skill that helps us navigate the ups and downs of life. In this blog post, we'll explore the five stages of problem-solving […]
Why you feel the way you feel
To help explain why you feel the way you do, we will use the theory of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which suggests that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are all interconnected. What we think about a situation, shapes how we feel, which in turn affects our behaviour. So, what’s going on in our heads directly […]
Unhelpful Thinking Styles
What are Unhelpful Thinking Styles? Unhelpful Thinking Styles are habits we have gotten into with our thoughts. These patterns can lead to interpretations of events that may be biased, potentially affecting our emotions and behaviour in ways that could be negative. Exploring unhelpful thinking styles sheds light on patterns that influence our mental well-being. These […]
Self Esteem & The Inner Critic
Understanding Self-Esteem: What It Is and Why It Matters Self-esteem is the way we perceive and value ourselves. It shapes how we interact with the world, our confidence in our abilities, and our overall sense of worth. When we have healthy self-esteem, we feel comfortable in our own skin, recognize our strengths, and approach life […]
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