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Is it possible to have a rich, full and meaningful life?
‘Do what you love and the money will follow’ The above statement comes from the title of the best-selling book by Marsha Sinetar. One thing is for certain, as far as the world of work is concerned, the pandemic has changed many things for many people. For some, it’s a...
I just want to be happy!
Do you know what happiness is? This might sound like a strange question but it really isn’t as straight forward as you might think. The word ‘happiness’ has two very different meanings, the first is generally associated with feeling good, for example, feelings of...
Are you caught in the ‘People Pleasing’ trap?
Understanding ‘People Pleasing’, assertiveness and ACT No it’s not just you, there are many of us around! If you’re human (and my guess is if you’re reading this you are) you probably prefer being liked rather than not liked, it’s part of our DNA and the reason for...
Post-Pandemic Stress – a new epidemic?
Stress isn’t new, but the current Covid pandemic and its aftermath have created more conditions to cause stress than at any other time in recent history and ironically, this is particularly the case for people living in the developed world. Many of us don’t have the...
The EI and ACT connection
EI (Emotional Intelligence) ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) When I deliver talks, presentations and workshops on EI and ACT I am often asked what the connection is between both. I explain that EI is an inclusive model of personal wellbeing and human...
Self-Compassion
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind” Caroline Flack This also applies to yourself by the way! I don’t know about you, but I find being compassionate with myself very difficult at times. The unfortunate fact is that most of us ‘learned’ to be harsh on...
Me, ACT and The Happiness Trap
My first introduction to ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) was while attending a mindfulness workshop in Cardiff. The ACT segment was delivered by experienced ACT therapist and counsellor Andy Wilson and although I didn’t know it at the time, it was a...
TED Talk about ACT
How can we best deal with difficult or negative thoughts? Dr. Steven Hayes discusses language, cognition, and the science behind putting on the mental brakes. Steven C. Hayes is Nevada Foundation Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada....
What is ACT Therapy?
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy that stems from traditional behaviour therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. Clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions and, instead,...