We are consistently bombarded with marketing that tries to convince us of many unmet needs. However, there are really only seven universal needs.
But sadly, many of us don’t know what our needs are, nor acknowledge them, express them or ask for them to be met…
People who are capable of empathising are more likely to build rapport, develop trust and form closer bonds and deeper connections with other people.
Empathetic individuals often consider the feelings of others before they act or speak. This makes them more socially adept and better able to help relieve the suffering of others. It also allows them to be more open and accepting of others…
Conflict resolution is undoubtedly one of the most important life skills we need.
However, we generally don’t look forward to it because much of the time conflict is handled in a way that causes disconnection, resentment and mistrust.
So how can we deal with conflict that brings connection and intimacy, respects vulnerability, builds rapport and trust, and supports open, honest and authentic communication?…
Nonviolent communication is a 4-step process developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg that helps you resolve conflict in a constructive way and actually brings you closer rather than the all too common raised voices and temper or sulks and silent treatment.
Discover the benefits of nonviolent communication and each of the four steps with examples of how to use them…
People who are emotionally resilient usually focus less on the loss or injustice of a situation and more on how they are going to get through it. This helps them to stay empowered, feel less of a victim and harness their internal resources.
The good news is that emotional resilience is a muscle that you can train and develop. Every time you get though a stressful or challenging situation, you grow more resilient.
Self-esteem has been regarded as an important marker of psychological wellbeing. However, Dr Kristin Neff and a number of other researchers suggest that self-compassion is more important for our overall success and wellbeing.
In this article we’ll discuss the difference between the two, the reasons why self-compassion is more important and offer strategies to help you develop more self-compassion…
True forgiveness can only come from an empowered state – not affording someone to have ongoing power over you and not holding yourself victim to self-judgment.
As human beings we do make mistakes. It’s unavoidable.
Learn three tools to help you forgive yourself and others from a place of strength and compassion…
We all know that our bodies, relationships and performance will suffer and life’s not much fun if we’re stressed all the time. In fact, stress is now recognised as the number one cause of disease in the western world.
Additionally, not addressing stress can lead to anxiety becoming your new ‘normal’…
I’m sure you’ve had experiences in life that get right under your skin and for whatever reason, you just can’t or don’t want to let them go.
However, if you don’t let things go then your mind and body gets cluttered, you can start to feel overwhelmed and anxious and your mind won’t function at its peak.
Letting go is an empowering process that provides the emotional and mental space you need to create the life you truly desire. Learn how…
Importantly, how you start your day can really affect your mindset and your mood.
Do you look at your phone as soon as you wake up – check your emails, calendar, social media? Are you already thinking about your ‘to do’ list? These behaviours can activate your stress response and have you feeling anxious or overwhelmed before you even really start the day!
That’s why developing healthy morning routines is important for managing stress and anxiety…
