Psychologies
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What happens when you are too judgmental of others…
Do you find yourself constantly judging, being critical and jumping to negative conclusions of others? Judging strangers came easily to DJ Bowman-Smith. It was fun, and it made her feel better about herself. Then a comment from her daughter left her determined to change…
Mindfulness practice for loneliness and past hurts
Do you struggle with painful emotions from your past, that get in the way of your life now? Find out how comedian turned psychotherapist, Ruby Wax overcame the pain of past and present loneliness with mindfulness, introspection and a little vulnerability…
How to be kind to yourself: Dossier Special
How do you speak to yourself when you fail, when you get things wrong or when you feel afraid? Learn how to become your own best friend and cultivate kindness and self-compassion in this special three part dossier…
Is it time to be alone for a while?
Do you take time to be single and reflect alone in-between relationships? When Abi Jackson deleted her busy dating app to catch up with herself, she expected the break from the sexiness, drama and hilarity to be temporary. But in the quiet, something shifted in her soul…
How to deal with bullying in the workplace
Are you or someone you know experiencing bullying at work? Bullying is all too common and sometimes we don’t even realise it’s happening. An unlikely victim tells her story, and how she escaped with her self-esteem dented, but not destroyed…
Advice: Are you finding it hard to get on with a materialistic friend?
Do you find it hard to relate to a friend who seems driven by money? It can be hard when we lose the connection we once had with our friends, but are there ways in which you can re-kindle your friendship that don’t cost anything? Here our agony aunt Mary Fenwick gives advice to a reader who is struggling to talk to an old friend…
How to get a good night’s sleep: a podcast with UKCP
Professor Sarah Niblock, CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, and UKCP psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith discuss the importance of a good night’s sleep, and how to get one every night
2 minute self-care practice for when you’re too busy to stop
Suzy Reading shows us how our breathing can change the way we feel – perfect for busy days when you don’t have time ti stop!
Test: Why are you so hard on yourself?
Are you kind to everyone but yourself? Research shows the majority of us have this tendency. Take our test to find out what’s standing in the way of your self-compassion
