“Well, what d’you expect?”
In which Giles realises something about the effortless nature of no-expectations 😮
3 min read
Gratitude
Identity
A look at (for?) the separate self – this fabled character who supposedly chooses, and acts with volition, on your behalf 👀
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Embrace your inner weird
Do you have weird behaviours? Me too. How about you stop making a big deal of it? 😅
4 min read
Sunday Spiritual
Why acceptance seems so hard
Acceptance *is* hard… when we're trying to do it, with the mind. 🧐
3 min read
Acceptance
Labels are for jars 🔖
The origins, usefulness and perils of mental health diagnoses. (Premium Written & Audio Content.)
4 min read
Mental Health
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“This hasn't worked”
Dancing to the tune of ego's wants is a game you can't really win. But there's a better way. 🎲
3 min read
Expectations
Turning up the master volume
Techniques for increasing self-confidence often have the opposite effect – here's why ↩️
3 min read
Self-confidence
Inside Out (the first one)
Some take-home points from Inside-Out # 1️⃣
3 min read
Film & TV
Modes of thinking
Neither is “right” or “wrong;” “better” or ”worse,” but it's good to be aware of what's on offer. 🌳
3 min read
Presence
The person in ‘personality’
What is ‘personality’? Is it fixed and does it matter? A short reflection 📽️
3 min read
Identity
Fitting in 🔖
Understanding feelings of ‘not fitting in’ puts us in touch with our True Selves. (Premium Written & Audio Content.)
3 min read
Impostor syndrome
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Working on limited data
This one cuts to the very heart of what we're up against, as humans 👌🏻
3 min read
Neuroscience
Featured
Time on the ball
A really lovely metaphor, shared with me by a client ⚽️
3 min read
Life change