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03Apr

Feeling Stuck in Midlife? Here's How to Move Forwards

Andrew Waddell

change, coaching, identity, middleage, midlife

Coaches

Feeling stuck in midlife is a common challenge, as can be a lack of confidence. The Midlife Coach Andrew Waddell explains the way forward: first you have to work out what you are scared to let go of
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30Mar

Book of the Month: Parenting for Humans by Dr Emma Svanberg

Dr Emma Svanberg

bookofthemonth, books, childhood, children, family, fatherhood, identity, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, parents

Relationships

Welldoing's Book of the Month for March is Parenting for Humans by Dr Emma Svanberg. Not your usual parenting book, it focuses on you as a parent, who you are, which stories have influenced you, and what scripts you might be following
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02Feb

How Unconscious Forces Drive Our Behaviour At Work

Gabriella Braun

attachment, career, coaching, identity, stress, work

Work

We take everything to work, even our attachment styles. Workplace consultant Gabriella Braun, author of All That We Are, explains how you can apply psychoanalytic thinking to the workplace
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30Jan

New Year's Resolutions: Is It Time to Review Your Intentions?

claudia behnke

change, identity, mindset, newyear, resolutions, spirituality

Therapists

Getting fit, losing weight, eating better – these are typical examples of New Year resolutions. One month into the year, psychotherapist Claudia Behnke asks whether your resolutions were really what you needed?
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05Jan

5 Things I've Learned About Self-Care As a Black Woman

Chlöe Pierre

BAME, identity, race, racism, selfcare, society, tips, women

Soul

Author Chlöe Pierre's book Take Care focuses on the history of self-care, and practices to support Black women. Here she shares her five personal definitive lessons about self-care as a Black woman.
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12Dec

Why Do We Tell Lies at Christmas Parties?

Miriam Christie

Christmas, identity, impostersyndrome, psychology, self, socialanxiety

Therapists

Do you have a tendency to exaggerate or embellish the truth, especially at parties? Counsellor Miriam Christie explores how insecurity, social pressure and a touch of alcohol create the perfect conditions.
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07Dec

What Counselling (and Lobsters) Can Teach Us About Change and Vulnerability

Alan Madin

change, identity, vulnerability

Therapists

Change and growth involves discomfort and risk – maybe they are called growing pains for a reason? But you don't have to take the risk alone - counsellor Alan Madin explores the support counselling offers.
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10Nov

Don't Let Negative Self-Talk Hold You Back from Fulfilment

Gray Hughes

authenticity, career, coaching, courage, identity, self, selfcriticism, tips

Coaches

The reasons we hold ourselves back from following our passion can be numerous and powerful. Coach Gray Hughes shares the simple processes that helped him find clarity on his desires.
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01Nov

The Wisdom of Uncertainty and Not Knowing

Steve Altman

identity, psychosynthesis, self, uncertainty

Therapists

We cling to certainty to anchor ourselves, especially in times of flux or transition. Psychosynthesis therapist Steve Altman explores the value of uncertainty and not knowing, and how therapy provides a space to work out all-important questions.
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10Oct

The Problems with Self-Diagnosis in Mental Health

Andre de Trichateau

identity, socialmedia, society

Therapists

Terms that would have once medical have found their way into everyday language. Psychotherapist Andre de Trichateau explores the potential dangers with self-diagnosis and labelling in mental health.
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