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What we do subconsciously – without thinking about it – we do very well. Every time we need to learn a new skill we initially have to consciously th…

Have you ever wondered how people get themselves tangled up with a narcissist? Or how they remain in abusive relationships? The short answer is: by m…

Trauma bonding also known as ‘Stockholm syndrome’ a phrase coined in 1973 after four hostages (three women and a man) where held hostage for six days…

Shakespeare asks how one can ‘smile and smile and be a villain.’ Well, if you’ve suffered from bullying, you may be wondering too. It is the false ch…

To understand the link between anxiety and self-esteem, we need to go right back to the beginning. When we are children, we have a need to feel loved…

So what’s the general perception about weight loss? I think it’s fair to say that the majority of the population will tell you that losing weight can…

Good self-esteem is the foundation of happiness. The basis for it is laid down in childhood but even those of us who suffered setbacks in our formati…

"Think positively!" "Look on the bright side!" "Cheer up, it could be worse!" ... Sound familiar? More than ever before our social media feeds are fu…

Impostor syndrome and how to unlock it forever... Many people feel they lack confidence at work. Despite a track record of promotions, awards, exam…