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21Apr

Being Single in Lockdown: How to Nurture Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion

Wendy Bristow

breakups, coronavirus, love, relationships, self, selfcompassion, single

Therapists

Life as a single person may usually involve seeing friends and going on dates – this is why the UK's lockdown might be particularly challenging. Therapist Wendy Bristow explores the value of acknowledging our feelings and nurturing self-compassion.
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04Feb

You Don't Have to Be Good at Everything: Find Your Niche and Avoid Perfectionism

Antoinette Dale Henderson

career, perfectionism, selfcompassion, women, work

Work

Antoinette Dale Henderson, leadership coach and author, on the value of finding your niche while being mindful of the pull of perfectionism.
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17Jul

Why Can't I Control My Feelings?

Wendy Bristow

anxiety, depression, emotions, selfcompassion

Therapists

Painful feelings like panic, anxiety and depression can be hard to tolerate, but self-acceptance is key to better mental health
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15May

Why is Happiness So Hard to Find?

Emma Kilburn

experienceoftherapy, self, selfcompassion, society

Soul

It can be difficult to appreciate what we have when society teaches us to aim for more. Emma Kilburn shares her experience of moving towards self-compassion
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14Jan

The Downsides of Perfectionism

Wendy Bristow

career, depression, eatingdisorders, identity, perfectionism, self, selfcompassion, stress, student, wellbeing, work

Therapists

Perfectionism can make us good at things, but it's also linked to depression and eating disorders. Therapist Wendy Bristow has four ways you can make your perfectionist tendencies work for you
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19Sep

Can We Drive for Success and Be Kind to Ourselves?

Sandra Hilton

career, selfcompassion, selfworth, success, work

Therapists

Often we believe that to be successful means driving yourself into the ground - but perhaps self-compassion will help and not hinder progress. Therapist Sandra Hilton explores
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20Aug

This is How Negative Self-Talk Can Damage Our Relationships

Dora Darvasi

childhood, friendships, relationships, self, selfcompassion

Therapists

We might think our negative self-talk only affects us; but what if it stops us from making proper connections with others, asks therapist Dora Darvasi
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19Jun

How to Nurture More Self-Compassion

Angela Eyre

identity, self, selfcompassion

Therapists

Many people struggle to have a good relationship with themselves. Therapist Angela Eyre explores why self-compassion is so crucial, and how to nurture it in yourself
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14May

Finding Balance As a Way of Living

Margarita Chacin

balance, selfcompassion, wellbeing

Therapists

Psychologist Margarita Chacin urges us to explore options for finding more balance and less stress in our lives, and to see balance as an ongoing goal
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26Jan

7 Ways Being More Gentle Will Benefit Your Everyday Life

Emily Hodge

emotions, self, selfcompassion, tips, wellbeing

Soul

The idea of being gentle might seem scary or ill-advised in a world often geared towards working hard, playing hard and pushing yourself. But perhaps being gentle doesn't mean you have to compromise, explains Emily Hodge
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