10 Strategies to Follow Through With Your Goals in 2023
Have you resolved to make some changes in 2023? New Year creates a new opportunity to make a fresh start. Most of us who want to pursue a goal that matters start with enthusiasm and determination. However, despite our best efforts, we soon lose motivation when we face setbacks. We live in a busy world, where many
Sleepy? strategies to improve sleep during the pandemic
Since Covid-19, many of us have experienced sleep difficulties. The pandemic caused much disruption. Last March 2020, we did not know how long the lockdown would be, nor could we anticipate how our lives would be affected. We have experienced stress symptoms due to the increased uncertainty, affecting our mood. Our way of life changed, and we
What are the benefits of self-awareness and how can we develop it?
We hear that we need to develop self-awareness to manage stress and to create positive relationships. But why is it so important? Research demonstrates that self-aware people are more balanced, confident, maintain positive relationships, and have a greater sense of achievement (Eurich, 2017). Being self-aware is an element of emotional intelligence (Mayer et al., 2008). As
Being quiet in a loud world
We live in a world that celebrates those who are outgoing, talkative, that like to be in the spotlight and appear to be comfortable in large groups. We often hear people say all we need is to have confidence - to believe in ourselves - and we can achieve anything we want to do. So, what is
How to manage the inner critic
It is not uncommon that when we make a mistake, or when we are facing a difficult situation, some critical thoughts come to our mind causing us frustration and can lower our mood as we feel dissatisfied with ourselves. We may criticise ourselves because we have not met our standards, or we worry that others might