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As we already move into the second week of January 2024, and contemplate the year ahead, let’s explore a concept that profoundly influences our daily lives: the impact of habits on our futures. As the saying goes, "People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits, and their habits decide their futures." Let's delve [...]
The Neuroscience of feeling safe and secure: Aligning your thoughts and your actions As a psychologist, I’m continually fascinated by the intricate dance between our thoughts, emotions, and actions. One remarkable aspect of this dance is the profound impact that feeling safe and secure can have on our mental and emotional well-being. Understanding the neuroscience [...]
For nearly 20 years, I’ve been helping people with disordered eating, and I’ve noticed a common link among them: they tend to be “people pleasers” and “perfectionists”. People pleasers put others’ needs before their own. They try to avoid conflict and are afraid of being criticised. Perfectionists, on the other hand, always try to be [...]
As the end of the year finally approaches and the rounds of Christmas parties and office drinks begins, we are faced with a barrage of enticing delicacies everywhere. The holidays and festivities are a time of family meals, constant bbq’s and often accompanied with lots of alcohol too. Whilst this might be fun, the holiday [...]
As self-isolation becomes the new norm and working from home is our thing, our days are now disconnected and disjointed. Once routined, organised and rhythmic, now for many of us our days are less busy, quiet and filled with stress and anxiety. The hum of the office talk, ringing of mobiles is replaced with our [...]
Have you ever stopped to watch a photographer taking a professional photo? He can’t change the scene, but in trying to capture the best photo he manoevres his angle and his lens to capture the best of that scene. And when a chef makes that gourmet dish, he gets given the ingredients and in order [...]
We have all heard the saying " body is your temple", right? But how many of us believe this, and treat our body as if it is a temple, as if it is our “home”? Our place of safety and of love? Truthfully, there is much anecdotal evidence to suggest that, there is a growing [...]
I just sat down to write a blog and wondered what I should write about. And it is funny how the universe delivers, because an interesting New York Times article written by Jessica Knoll landed in my inbox. I didn’t need to look any further. Boy, I was on a roll. Apologies in advance for [...]
This week is World Harmony week, culminating in today, World Harmony Day. The theme of this week and day is that everyone belongs, no matter what your race or ethnicity. But I would like to take it one step further and talk about inclusion or belonging, no matter what your size or shape. With the [...]
Google recently reported that one of the most popular search terms on the subject of eating disorders was “eating disorder test”. Since so many people seem to be searching for the answer you are probably asking yourself if there is such a thing as an Eating Disorder test? The answer is yes and no. There [...]
