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Developing Self-Compassion
How being kind to yourself can transform your life Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash Self-compassion is showing kindness and understanding towards oneself rather than harsh self-criticism. It involves treating ourselves with the same compassion we would show a friend. While it may seem simple, cultivating self-compassion can be challenging and takes regular practice. However, research shows… Read more
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Understand the 3-3-3 rule for anxiety
A simple coping strategy to help manage overwhelming feelings Image created using AI Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but for some, it can feel completely overwhelming. If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know the intense physical and mental distress it causes. Thankfully, there are strategies you can use to help manage anxiety in… Read more
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Could Virtual Reality (VR) be the Future of Prison Rehabilitation?
Image created by the author using Ideogram. A new way to encourage positive behaviour change behind bars As someone who worked for Court Services Victoria (Australia) for over 10 years, I am aware that prisons today face many challenges in rehabilitating inmates and reducing recidivism rates. Overcrowding, lack of funding, and outdated rehabilitation programmes all contribute… Read more
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The Agony of “Urgent”
Prioritising what really matters Image created using AI Take a look at the picture above. Does it look familiar? Let me introduce Dave, a manager who was constantly feeling he couldn’t distinguish what tasks needed tackling first from ones that didn’t. Here is his story… Dave slumped back in his chair, rubbing tired eyes, as he took… Read more
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How Social Media Addiction is Rewiring our Brains for Solitude
Image by the author using Ideogram The lonely pursuit of likes and notifications Are you mindlessly scrolling through your social media feeds late into the night, desperately seeking that next dopamine hit of likes, comments, or shares? Is your addiction to platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) actually making you more lonely? A growing body… Read more
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Learning to Love Your Body
Image created using AI It’s a journey, not a destination As I looked in the mirror, I felt that familiar pang of disappointment in my reflection. I pulled at the skin on my stomach, pinched at my thighs, and sighed at my arms. Why couldn’t I just be happy with what I saw? Yes, there I was — critiquing… Read more
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