Get a Better Handle On Life
Fresh and practical ideas to help you deal with life‘s challenges from psychology, personal development, and the world of work. My guests and I share innovative ways to help your personal development, and protect your mental health. My aim to sweep away the doubts and uncertainties that so often prevent people from sorting out the things that bug them and living a better life.
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These proven steps to wellbeing are the basis of a good life, but they are the first to go when we are under pressure. Simple and free, they can be built into any day.
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Post: Simple Steps to Wellbeing and Why You Need them
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If you are preparing for a sensitive conversation you’ll want to avoid creating unnecessary tension or awkwardness. In this Tinycast I provide the seven essential, practical tips to help you approach difficult discussions with confidence and empathy
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Free download: Planning a Tricky Conversation – My Free Guide
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Many people shy away from it, but asking for help or support can be seen as a personal strength. It shows that we are self-aware, that we understand our needs, and that we value ourselves, and that we trust others enough to approach them.
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Post: You Don't Have to be Lost to Ask for Help
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Have you ever noticed? People listen to people who listen to them! Here's a simple communication hack to improve how you listen. In this 5-minute Tinycast I outline the benefits that this one thing can bring. Show interest in others means that they are more likely to remember you.
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We all have a right to our opinions, and we tend ton think that our opinions are 'right'. But there is a clear distinction between a fact and an opinion, so beware of confusing the two, in both the giving and the receiving.
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When it comes to helping someone in crisis, I often hear people saying something which includes the phrase “… but I’m not qualified.”
It drives me nuts, because, any human being is ‘qualified’ to help another human being. Since when did you need to be ‘qualified’ to extend a helping hand, listen patiently, sit with another person, support others, offer help….?
Post: Don't Think You're Qualified to Help Others? Take This Quiz
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What if you looked in the mirror and saw a skeletal version of yourself staring back at you? Would you be proud of your emaciated figure, or would you break down in tears? For Michele Mason, this haunting question became a daily reality when Anorexia Nervosa stripped her 5'11" frame down to a mere 96 pounds.
Decades later, Michele realised the immense importance of sharing her story rather than burying it deep within herself. In a...
There are millions of square miles go self-help books, videos, podcasts, and the rest with advice on how to improve your life. Here's a simple formula that makes all the rest redundant: the Two-step Life Improvement Plan.
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Is it worth five minutes of your time to learn how to stop an argument? Take control and make yourself proud. Confident people know it's not about winning.
Like most people, I learned the hard way how NOT to do it. But then, 30 years as a professional conflict resolver has taught me a thing or two about how to stop an argument, now I’m sharing it with you.
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Have you heard of self-fulfilling prophecies? Countless examples show that success is all about attitude. If you believe you can do something, chances are you will. But if you think you can't, you're likely to prove yourself right. It's about the power of positive thinking and how our mindset shapes our reality.
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Post: Be Careful What You Wish For, How Attitude Predicts Success
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Single Session Therapy is a reality, but there are doubters. There would be, wouldn't there? Old ideas persist (or should that be 'resist'), not least among therapists themselves. Get over it, single-session therapy is needed, now more than ever.
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Blog: Single Session Therapy is a Matter of Choice
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Conflict is a fascinating and absorbing topic and despite many people’s anxiety about it, not one to be afraid of. On the contrary, since it is inevitable that we’ll have to deal with conflict throughout our lives, it is naive and irresponsible to stay on the sidelines and remain ignorant of the basic rules of the game.
But, before you wade in, remember the one essential truism I cover in this Tinycast.
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We know about "you are what you eat", the food we put into our moths affects our bodies. The same applies to the stuff we feed our minds with, what's more, it will self-fertilise so, take care to protect yourself from pervasive negativity and bad news.
Article: What Happened When I avoided the News for 30 Days
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Today's Tinycast was not my idea, but it is one I use all the time.
The title says it all, you can learn a lot by writing about your experience. Start with a short note, or a sentence or two, and build from there. Do it the old-fashioned way, in a notebook, because that helps the reflective process.
Try it and see, writing I mean...
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Acts of kindness benefit the giver and the receiver, they can also ripple out. It's not just about being nice. Studies show that "kindness is an antidote to isolation and creates a sense of belonging. It helps reduce stress, brings a fresh perspective and deepens friendships. Kindness to ourselves can prevent shame from corroding our sense of identity and help boost our self-esteem." (Mental Health Foundation).
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We all do it, and mostly that's just give and take. Sometimes though, we are ignoring the early warning signs...
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Tinycast explained, and, by the way, have you noticed the self-help has become mainstream? The figures prove it. Five minutes could change your day; I give out condensed self-improvement tips. Bite-sized audio to begin your day. #tinycast
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So many people say they are far too busy with daily demands, and it's true that life seems to be getting ever busier... So here's an idea that might help.
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Every ambition starts with the imagination. You could say that everything we do starts with the imagination, good or bad. Ditch the bad and opt for the good?
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Blog post: Personal Change Begins in the Imagination
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A useful idea in 5 minutes.
How do you behave when you are stuck with a situation you don't like? Do you do something to change it? Many of us don't (and I include myself), or at least, we leave it too long before we finally do something in desperation... or not at all.
Ring any bells? Check it out.
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Vaihinger – The Philosophy of 'As If'
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