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how to understand why your patience feels so thin If you were sitting here with me and you said, “I feel like my patience has gone. I keep snapping and I hate myself for it,” the first thing I want you to hear is this… There is nothing wrong with you. I’ll say it again… there is nothing wrong with you. I know it feels like you’re failing. Like you should be calmer. Like you should be handling things better. But the truth is… this happens to so many mums. And here’s the thing…

How to understand why you are so tired even when you are getting some sleep If you are a mum who feels permanently drained, foggy, snappy, or emotionally flat, it is probably not because you are failing, lazy, or bad at coping. It is because your brain is carrying far too many open loops. An open loop is anything unfinished, undecided, unresolved, or waiting. The message you still need to reply to. The behaviour you are worried about but have not addressed. The conversation y

How to understand negativity without trying to fix it I recently listened to Arthur C. Brooks talk about happiness, and something really struck me that I had not fully absorbed before. Negativity is not a problem to solve. It is not a failure of mindset, motivation, or discipline. It is part of being human. ( We are hardwired to be alert for ‘negative’ for our survival) Negativity also refers to uncomfortable internal states like sadness, irritability, frustration, anxiety, g

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We often think one person is right. Therefore the others are wrong. This demonstration, with an object, shows how everyone can be certain...

Here is a list of feelings when your needs are being met: Emotional Fulfillment Joyful: Happy, Delighted, Elated Content: Satisfied,...

Well, you can! No compromising necessary...... New video Click the link for the video of the first part You can get practising - Begin to...

(other needs stem from these) Connection Consistency Significance Variety Contribution Growth and learning Connection Affection...

Do you want be loved? Do you want to be liked ? Who doesn’t! It’s one of our basic human needs. How does it happen? There are two types...

What is an emotion An emotion is a physiological state within your body. You experience this feeling in your physical body and react to...

What is listening? Often people say they are a listener. People listen but are so busy thinking of what to say next that they don't...

Vulnerability happens to us all. However we can use it short term vulnerability to gain.

What do moving city, changing job and dating all have in common? Apart from the fact that I've done them all recently, they all feature...

We may have rather set views and opinions. This can prevent us learning and growing and lead to mediocrity.

Confidence is our trust in ourselves. We can have built up confidence from young but if not it is never too late.

Why is it important to be and how do we become resilient? Read our 5 steps to building resilience.

We all have pre-conceived ideas and beliefs. Are you ready to change how yours effect you?

Our mind is the most brilliant computer; constantly whirring with thoughts. How do we assess these thoughts to make sure they're positive?

Ever wonder why some of your friendships don't work out, and why others seem to last a lifetime? Read our 3 tips to improving friendships.