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Bullying is a common issue that can be defined as behaving negatively towards other people with the intention to cause harm. Of course, not every interaction we have with everyone will be positive, but bullying has specific characteristics. It is repetitive, hostile in nature, and characterised by an imbalance in power between the bully andContinue reading “What impact does bullying have on mental health?”
What are intrusive thoughts? We can all, from time to time, experience intrusive thoughts. These are unwanted, and sometimes distressing, ideas, memories, and images that enter our mind randomly and cause disruption. The content of such thoughts can vary, and therefore, so does the level of distress caused. There are different types of intrusive thoughts.Continue reading “Intrusive Thoughts & Mental Health”
By guest blogger Eleanor Holmes What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter Syndrome (IS) is the experience of lacking confidence in your own abilities and feeling like a fraud. This is coupled with the internalised fear that others will realise you’re not as skilled or competent as they thought. Although IS is not a mental disorder listedContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome and self-esteem”
How does perfectionism and low self-esteem work together? Perfectionism is observed when a person sets themselves very high standards, which are often difficult to meet. When the standards are inevitably not met, this can lead to feelings of failure. In turn, this can result in low self-esteem and feeling anxious and depressed. Alternatively, the veryContinue reading “Perfectionism and low self-esteem”
Self esteem is how we view our worth. If we have low self-esteem, we believe we are not worthy. Read on to learn how low self-esteem develops and sticks around, and how we can manage it using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Where does low self-esteem come from? Low self-esteem can come from a number ofContinue reading “What is low self-esteem and how can we manage it?”
Self esteem is all about our evaluation of our own worth. If we think we’re worthy, we have higher self esteem. Whereas, if we think we’re not worthy, we tend to have lower self-esteem. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Maslow’s hierarchy (see image below) is a way of showing the steps needed to be able toContinue reading “The steps to good self-esteem”
Anger, like any emotion, does play a specific function and can be helpful to us. It can motivate us to act on injustice and achieve positive change. It can also act as an innate tool to keep us safe, indicating to us that we are in potential danger, thus triggering our flight or fight response.Continue reading “Anger management and our mental health”
We are all likely aware of the importance of regular exercise. Especially with regards to the physical benefits, there is a long list as to why exercise is so advantageous! Not only does it allow us to build muscle, tone our bodies and aid our metabolism, but it can prevent us from developing certain healthContinue reading “The impact of exercise on our mental health”
By Eleanor Holmes Motivation is the internal mechanism that pushes us forward with our goal-orientated behaviours. However, from time time, we all experience lapses in motivation. During these lapses, it can seem difficult to carry out our usual tasks, especially when confronted with a long list of things to complete. Whether related to work, ourContinue reading “Lapses in motivation and how to boost it”
When you wake up, what are the first few things that you do in the morning? Do you start off by making yourself a coffee and flicking through social media? Then maybe having a shower and getting ready for the day? Or is it a little more varied, where you don’t follow a particular routine?Continue reading “Why are routines important for our mental health?”
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