Fight or Flight in Our Everyday Lives
Editor and therapist Dania Akondo reveals how the "fight or flight" response is much more common than we realise, and provides tips on how to rein it in.
Have We Forgotten How to Embrace Winter?
Therapist Ellie Bull invites us to reconsider winter and see it as an essential time of the year - one that invites us to slow down and reflect.
The Impact of Small Acts: From Overlooking to Valuing Daily Contributions
Therapist Mariana Ghita reflects on how small acts of kindness can result in profound, though often unseen, impact.
Dear Dania: Seeking a Best Friend
In our ongoing "Dear Dania" series, editor and therapist Dania Akondo responds to a reader who's feeling the pressure to expand her circle of best friends.
Journaling: Why You Should Try and How It May Help
Therapist George Gould demystifies the practice of journaling by recounting his own experiences with it.
7 Strategies for Embracing Vulnerability and Strengthening Connections
Therapist Mariana Ghita argues for the importance of vulnerability in each of our lives, and provides seven strategies for productively embracing it.
Start Prioritising – Choose What Really Matters to You
Therapist Mariana Ghita personally explores why relentless positivity can be unhelpful, and provides helpful advice on how to grow more resilient.
How to Get Back Into Reading
Editor and therapist Dania Akondo offers personal insight into her journey back to reading, complete with tips for any readers experiencing the same dilemma.
Exploring the Depths of the Shadow Self
Therapist Ellie Bull concisely unpacks the concept of the "shadow self" and provides tips on how to leverage this concept to improve our lives.
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”… Or is it?
Therapist Mira Shah gently maps the ways in which the Christmas period can be difficult for some, and provides practical advice for coping with stressors.
Being in Service of Others Can Be an Act of Self-Care
Therapist Mariana Ghita charts our tendency to only look inward for self-care, and instead advocates for service as a key component of looking after ourselves.
Dear Dania: Should I Ditch My Friends?
Editor and therapist Dania Akondo responds to a reader who is wondering whether their less successful friends are still adding value to their life.