… Read the restThis rather fascinating article gives an insight of why the world is going through an angry phase: Donald Trump, Brexit, Immigrants etc etc. Statistics show that society typically goes through a cycle of forgetting how tough things were (who is
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Why are we living in an age of anger – is it because of the 50-year rage cycle?
Why that cigarette, chocolate bar, or new handbag feels so good: how pleasure affects our brain
… Read the restEver wanted to know why you do the things you do and then regret them later? This article explains the cycle of addictive behaviours. For those of you that have come to me for weight loss, you’ll know that it’s
3 Secrets of People Who Always Crush Their Personal Goals
… Read the restThese 3 great tactics explain clearly the method for achieving the things you want to achieve: have a system, be clear what you want to achieve, and measure it. In my therapy room we use a the ‘miracle question’ technique
Depressed men who don’t see a therapist regularly ‘are likely to turn to sex or porn – while women comfort eat’
… Read the restSo it is true what they say. Women eat and men look at porn when we are depressed. As a therapist I see more men now than I have ever done. It’s still not enough, however men are now starting
Cold symptoms feel worse when you’re lonely
… Read the restThis article explains findings that further confirm that when we are feeling low, fed up or lonely, its a downward self-spiral of further self-withdrawal. So if you have a friend that is low and ill, cheer them up with a
The Science Behind What Naps Do For Your Brain – And Why You Should Have One Today
… Read the restI am a great fan of the power nap. I find that I feel refreshed, I have better clarity and it helps me work the log hours that being a therapist requires. this great article explains the science and method
‘You can sleep when you’re dead’ is actually deadly advice, according to experts
… Read the restSleep, sleep, glorious sleep. Never apologise for it, be proud of your early nights, have a good routine leading up to bedtime and treat sleep like a bank account: if you dip in to your the amount of sleep you
Some Clever Bastard Has Figured Out Exactly How Long The Ideal Holiday Is
Well then, we finally have the answer that keeps coming up regularly in the therapy room. I need not say any more except enjoy this article.
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Why psychopaths cannot love their own children
… Read the restA familiar theme in my therapy room is people who have spent their life seeking the approval of a parent and never quite achieving it, no matter what they do. Typically being belittled, being ignored, told that a sibling is
The secret of a good night’s sleep has finally been found by scientists…
… Read the restIf you are a client of mine you’ll know how important sleep is to our wellbeing. Good sleep does more than physically rest the body. It allows our subconscious mind to process “stuff” that is held as emotional thoughts into