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Dear Dania: Help, I’m a Moody Partner!
In this month's "Dear Dania" column, therapist Dania Akondo advises a reader who is trying to break free of their moody behaviour.
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Managing Emotions and Regaining Control
Therapist Fiona Keen tackles one of the universal skills we all need to master: managing emotions and achieving a sense of control.
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Milestone Anxiety – Managing Distress and Ways to Cope
Are we too focused on meeting each life milestone that was set well before we were born? Fiona Keen has some advise for those experiencing milestone anxiety.
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Dear Dania: Finding Myself in my 30s
In our ongoing "Dear Dania" series, therapist and editor Dania Akondo replies to a reader who's anxious to start self-discovery in their 30s.
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Why “I’m not good enough” is a Great Place to Start
Therapist George Gould provides a personal guide on how we can move from "not good enough" to a more positive outlook.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Toxic Guilt and How to Move Forward
Editor and couples therapist Dania Akondo draws on her personal experiences of guilt to pen this detailed exploration and offer routes out of toxic guilt.
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Perfectionism Unmasked: Understanding the Root Causes and Consequences
Therapist Ellie Bull unpacks the causes, effects, and rememedies for perfectionism.