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We all experience difficult emotions from time to time, especially in the more challenging times in our lives. And when…
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We all have moments of pain and distress. When the demands of our lives stretch us to our limits. When…
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In Christianity, envy is one of the seven deadly sins. In Buddhist teaching, envy is closely related to the term…
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Do you consider yourself a perfectionist? Many of us throw around the term to describe ourselves when we are driven…
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“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. Less than a second: a simple yes or…
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We all have a voice inside our heads, and for many of us it can take the form of an…
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The human mind is a double-edged sword. On the upside it enables us to plan, solve problems, create goals and…
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When it comes to staying mentally strong we need to be clear on the difference between shame and guilt. Sometimes,…
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Stress is a natural and normal physiological response to challenging or unexpected situations. Some stress is ok for us. It…
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We’ve probably all experienced times when we feel hurt or disappointment, and our first instinct is to start pointing the…
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Confirmation bias refers to the tendency for people to favour and cherry-pick information that confirms their existing beliefs. For example,…
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When we imagine the mindset we might need to cultivate for success, often we think about discipline, grit or courage,…