The Psychological Benefits of Giving Gifts
As December arrives, with Christmas around the corner, giving gifts can be on our minds - but how can we do it without getting swept up in the consumerism and without it being stressful? And how do we actually benefit from giving gifts? Today, I'm writing about the...
Healthy Obsession: One-Track Mindedness to Achieve More
What is healthy obsession? If you've seen the Rocky films, you'll recall him putting a photograph of the Russian boxer Ivan Drago on his mirror for him to look at and be one-track minded about each day while he was isolated for his training regimen in the snowy...
How to Stick to Your Healthy Eating Plan
Learning to stick to your healthy eating plan is at the heart of any physical mastery programme. I have been in the process of putting together a 'Psychology of Body Mastery' programme and showing video snippets on my Instagram account of me with my shirt off to hold...
Neuroplasticity Exercises to Advance Well-Being
What are neuroplasticity exercises? In recent years, the concept of neuroplasticity has become popular as it has gained increasing recognition, especially in psychological and mental health circles. Neuroplasticity is often referred to as the brain’s ability to...
How to Stop Being So Cynical
How do you stop being so cynical? Why bother seeking to stop being so cynical? Especially when it feels like second nature to so many of us. Today, I'm exploring the psychology of cynicism and doing my best to provide actionable, scientifically supported ways that...
Your Psychological Immune System: How to Strengthen It
In the same way that our physical bodies have immune systems to ward off diseases and infections, our minds possess a psychological immune system designed to protect us from emotional and mental harm and reduce the impact of life's inevitable stressors. The concept of...
How to Develop Your Sense of Humour: Scientific Strategies for a Well-Humoured Life
Whether it is in my private life, within the classroom, in the clinic or the gym, I like things to be appropriately humorous. I like laughing, I like sharing humour and find it enriches life greatly, advances the teaching environment, improves clinical effects of what...
Recent Important Psychology Studies and Their Implications for Mental Health
In recent times, fields related to mental health have seen publication of a range of important psychology studies featuring significant breakthroughs that have expanded our understanding of mental well-being. I talk about many in class and wanted to share a few of...
How to Love Yourself: A Guide to Self-Love Supported by Science
Learning to love yourself is one of the most important journeys you can embark on. It is fundamental to your mental and emotional well-being and influences many aspects of your life, including healing, which is something that is proving important to me currently. Here...
How to Rediscover Your Passion for Life
Living with passion enriches our lives, providing a sense of purpose and joy that enhances our overall well-being. However, it's not uncommon to lose touch with this passion amidst the daily grind and life's inevitable challenges. Rediscovering your passion can...
