In his book, The Happiness Trap (Harris, 2014), Dr. R. Harris analyses the four main myths of happiness.
Myth #1: Happiness as a natural state
According to Dr. Russ Harris, it is a main trait of the western way of
So Thankful for 2021
To say that the year 2021 has been challenging is to say the least.
Some days this past year have been great. Everything was going as planned, and you even managed to balance your private and work life. However, sometimes
What a year
How time flies! As we come to the end of the year 2021, let’s take a moment to process the year and what it has brought us. Self-reflection is a practice that supports awareness, which in turn can support living
Drunk For Christmas Lunch
For many, Christmas is a focal point during the festive season and so are the parties, family gatherings and work functions that take place. Although it is a great time to celebrate, the amount of food, shopping and alcohol use
The Path to Happiness…
As the festive season approaches, some look forward to cozy family gatherings and nights partying out with friends, while others feel lost and overwhelmed as they compare their acual life to what their expectations of this time of the year
Emotional Intelligence
There are mixed reviews on the development of Emotional intelligence (EI). Some researchers suggest that it can be learned and strengthened via training while others claim it’s a characteristic you are born with. EI is the ability to perceive, control
The missing pieces
We all must admit that during the COVID 19 pandemic we may have tried a thing or two to fill our time. For most people this would have been during our “lockdown” phase. We may have tried to do certain
The Mind-Gut Connection
Our body consists of many organs that have their unique purpose and function. But do we know if they are somehow connected? Perhaps you can recall a time when after feeling anxiety, you had nausea or a time when you
Zoom Fatigue: 5 Magic Tricks against Zoom Fatigue (Part 2)
Hoping you enjoyed that face-to-face mug of Butterbeer with a fellow muggle friend outside your screen reality this past week, it’s now time for me to introduce you to some magic defenses against the dark forces of Zoom Fatigue.
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I Can’t Get Rid of These Insecurities About Myself
Insecurity is a very common feeling that most people experience at some point and, generally, presents itself as lack of confidence or certainty in oneself. These may be in relation to one’s own worth, abilities, skills, and values. This negative