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Articles by Linda Blair

Linda Blair

Linda Blair

Linda Blair is a Chartered clinical psychologist, Chartered scientist, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. A journalist, lecturer and broadcaster, her latest book is The Key to Calm.

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How to Have a Harmonious Family Christmas
23Dec

How to Have a Harmonious Family Christmas
Linda Blair
family
Relationships
We all look forward to Christmas, to the chance to catch up with friends and family, to share good food, to sit beside warm fires, and to enjoy a well-deserved break from our hectic schedules. Often, however, the longed for harmony and bonhomie doesn’t last. The lack of light in December means many of us suffer bouts of low mood, and the demands made on us socially and at work mean that, by the time we get to Christmas itself, we’re feeling tired and grumpy—and often anything but sociable! So how can you rescue this situation? What can you do to ensure that...
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Why Introverts Don't Like Parties
09Apr

Why Introverts Don't Like Parties
Linda Blair
psychology
Mind
Extroverts crave excitement. They often take chances, and they tend to act on the spur of the moment. They find it hard to motivate themselves to finish tasks, but they generally have lots of friends, and love to party. Introverts, on the other hand, prefer to avoid excitement and pressure from the outside world. They’re more...
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Cosmetic Surgery Makes Beauty That's Barely Skin Deep
04Feb

Cosmetic Surgery Makes Beauty That's Barely Skin Deep
Linda Blair
psychology, society, women
Body
I was sad to read in The Guardian today that there’s been a big rise — nearly 17 per cent – in the demand for cosmetic surgery in Britain in the last year. Breast augmentation is the number one favourite, with anti-ageing techniques such as eyelid surgery and face and neck lifts following closely behind.  I was, however, not surprised to read that there’s also been a rise in reports of patient dissatisfaction. Quite apart from any issues of competence  this shows that cosmetic surgery doesn’t offer lasting satisfaction. Why not? First, the procedures rarely promise...
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Seven Ways to Streamline Your Schedule
30Jan

Seven Ways to Streamline Your Schedule
Linda Blair
psychology, stress
Soul
It can be easy to feel rushed off our feet or like we don’t have the time to do the things we really want to, because we’re just too busy. The solution, writes acclaimed author, journalist and clinical psychologist Linda Blair, is to streamline your schedule. It will cut out the clutter, let you do more of what you want and help you enjoy more of life. Streamlining presupposes a clear path ahead, so before you can make plans and expect your life to run smoothly, you will have to de-clutter. There are three types of clutter that hold us back: psychological,...
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