Self Esteem Articles
Feel like there is a mismatch between the body you are in and the person you actually are? And wonder, “What is gender dysphoria, and does it apply to me?”. What is gender? When we are born we are attributed a sex of ‘male’ or ‘female’, depending on our visible sexual organs. Gender is different...
Often wondered how other people seem to ‘daydream’ and visualise things in their heads? When you just draw a blank? You might have aphantasia. The definition of aphantasia So what is aphantasia? The majority of people have some capacity to conjure visuals in their mind, even if some are naturally better at it than others....
by Andrea Blundell Have the best of intentions? But terrible carry through? Why is it that some of us seem born with self-discipline, and the rest of us flounder? The holy grail of self-control Self-discipline, along with conscientiousness and perseverance, are a triad that form the ‘holy grail’ of self-control, a hot topic right across...
Are you an ambitious sort? Then you get in a relationship, and your career dives or stalls? Or have you led your life on hold, waiting for someone else to inspire you? The Cinderella complex might be your problem. What is the Cinderella Complex? The Cinderella complex is a hidden desire to be saved. Deep...
by Andrea Blundell Feel like you were born disorganised? Always been a bit of a mess? Messy house, messy finances, messy relationships, messy thinking, even? Tried all the tips — making lists, decluttering, doing one thing at a time — and still can’t keep up? Am I just the creative type? Blame it on being...
by Andrea Blundell Pretend you want what you don’t, in order to get what you do? What is reverse psychology, really, and is it good or bad for our relationships? What is reverse psychology? At the heart of the concept is the assumption that most people don’t like being told what to do. So how...
Have you been called neurotic? And are left wondering, “what is neuroticism, really?” What is neuroticism? Imagine a line. On one end of the line is a perfectly balanced person. Always emotionally calm and centred, they feel safe and confident in the world. On the other end is someone who is so overwhelmed by their emotions...
by Andrea Blundell Known for your wit and humour? But of the sarcastic kind? What does sarcasm mean about you, really? The meaning of sarcastic Sarcasm is far more than just being funny. It’s clear even in the dictionary definition of, “using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to...
by Andrea Blundell Yes, we might be grownups in these parts, at least physically. Emotional maturity can come far, far later…. Or we might not even quite be there yet. What is emotional maturity, really, and do you have it? What is emotional maturity? Emotional maturity means we are responsible for, and in control of,...
by Andrea Blundell Been avoiding a confrontation? Or something you want to do in life, but haven’t had the courage? Learning how to be brave can be easier than you think. What is bravery, really? Yes, in emergency situations, we can be instinctively brave. Our brains take over, flooding our bodies with chemicals like adrenaline...
