Why Is It Important to Be Supportive? Do you remember a time in your life when you felt unsupported? How did that make you feel? Being supportive of friends, family members, and co-workers isn’t always easy, but it’s a necessary part of being human. And if you’ve ever felt unsupported, you probably agree with this statement completely. Everyone Needs Support No one has a crystal ball in which they can see the future, and you never know what life may have in store for you or the important people ...
Dec 26, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Read the full article: https://mentalhealthtraining.info/mental-health/therapy Therapy offers you the opportunity to work through challenging issues by promoting self-esteem, relationships, and outlook on life through self-awareness and self-exploration. Choosing to work with a therapist is spirited and will supply you with many options for handling your problems. If issues from the past are not dealt with, they can linger, fester, and adversely impact your day-to-day life. Overcoming past traum...
Dec 24, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Confidence Leads to Influence Becoming confident is a big step in being more influential. When you exude confidence, that will show through to others. They will have no choice but to see you as someone that has a handle on situations. The good news is, confidence is not something you are born with. Sure, some people naturally are confident, and it is easier for them to be that way. Confidence is something that can be learned. It may take rethinking some of your beliefs, but it is possible. The f...
Dec 12, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Five Things Extremely Fulfilled People Do That You Don’t Everyone wants to live a happy, fulfilled life, right? It’s a no-brainer! Look around you and notice the happy people who seem to roll with the punches. No matter what life throws at them, they find contentment and meaning wherever they are. So how do they do it? What do extremely fulfilled people do that you’re not doing? Here are some suggestions. 1. They know themselves People who are content and fulfilled have a good idea of their stre...
Dec 04, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Overcome Obstacles by Removing Self-Doubt People doubt themselves and their abilities. When it becomes a chronic situation, it can hold people back from getting what they want. Confidence will break through the barriers caused by obstacles. You need to recognize when an obstacle is holding you back. Sometimes, people make excuses for their situations and pretend like they don’t exist. For instance, you could be faced with a family member who has a substance abuse problem. It’s difficult to appro...
Nov 28, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 178
Protecting and nurturing your emotional health is just as important as safeguarding your physical well-being. Being emotionally healthy means understanding and regulating your own emotions, while also recognising and empathising with the feelings of others. You can engage in many habits regularly, some every day and some now and then, that can help you maintain your mental and emotional health. Here are our favourites. Building Your Emotional Health Be More Mindful Becoming more mindful benefits...
Nov 21, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Your Body Language and Your Anger Did you know that your body language can often display your anger before you do so verbally? While you may know this, it is a fact that is regularly overlooked by many, which is why it is essential to understand what non-verbal communication is and how it can affect your relationships. How many times have you stopped speaking to someone because they ticked you off? Lots probably, this is a classic sign of non-verbal communication. Other types of non-verbal commu...
Nov 20, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 176
The Health Benefits of Waking Up Earlier You've likely been told that getting up earlier is good for you, and it is! Getting up earlier doesn't only help you be more productive, but it can also be healthier. If this sounds a little crazy to you, don't worry, as you aren't alone, keep reading to learn more about all the awesome health benefits of getting up earlier. Healthier Eating Habits It's time to face the facts. When you are rushing out the door in the morning, you don't have time to start ...
Nov 20, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 175
For most, gratitude is a pure outright, thank you. For others, a half-hearted thank you text or card may seal the deal. But in psychology, it is not just an offhand action. Gratitude is a positive emotion that goes a long way in contributing to happiness. The credit entails more than feeling thankful for an act of kindness or condition because it consists of a deeper appreciation for someone or something. It affirms the graciousness of the giver. When we focus more on the many blessings in our l...
Nov 14, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Relationships come in many ways. One thing remains the same – there will be times of doubt and worry over their situation. Sometimes this concern is at the very beginning as you get to know one another. Other times, couples who have been together for several years may reach seasons where one or both may question the solidarity of their union. The result is called relationship anxiety. It affects multiple couples, but it doesn’t control or ruin your relationship when you utilise these nine tips. ...
Nov 11, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 173
Can You Fix a Toxic Friendship? Have you discovered that one of your relationships with a friend is toxic? Are you worried now that you will have to leave them behind or risk suffering the harm that comes with a toxic relationship? Well, the good news is, there are some things you might be able to try to fix a toxic friendship. Start By Using Silence In a toxic friendship, it is common that your friend probably puts you down or says things that make you feel bad about yourself. When a friend is ...
Nov 10, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 172
5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship Sometimes it can be hard to know if you are involved in a toxic relationship or not. If that is the case, then it's time to look for the following five signs because if you see them in your relationship, then it might be toxic. 1. Social Isolation A partner or a friend that criticizes your other friends or family might be doing so to isolate you from them. They do this because they want more attention from you or don't want to share you with other people in your l...
Nov 10, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 171
People have difficulty accepting change. However, it’s the one aspect of life we know will happen. Change is going to happen whether we like it or not. If you don’t do well with change, you should reverse your aversion to it. Think of it this way. Perhaps you haven’t yet found your purpose because you have resisted change. That is a common affliction with many people. They simply refuse to accept that something different is happening in their lives. The good news is people adapt with relative ea...
Nov 08, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Five Symptoms of Poor Mental Health from Overthinking Overthinking things can be very hard on a person, keeping you from taking action. This can lead to poor work performance. You probably already know how much overthinking can stall you out and keep you from a happier and more productive life. What you might not realize is just how damaging overthinking is to your mental health. Don’t believe it? Check out these symptoms of overthinking gone wrong: You’re Believing the Lies When you overthink, ...
Nov 07, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 169
Reducing Anger in Your Life Sometimes the cause of your anger can be staring you right in the face. As much as you hate to admit it, you are not happy with your current state of affairs, and it is time to make changes. Living with huge amounts of anger is not healthy and can lead to a variety of mental and physical issues. This can include stress, heart attacks, anxiety and depression. Which, of course, can affect all members of your family too. Are you and your spouse having issues? This is oft...
Nov 06, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 168
Having compassion can be difficult in a world where we’re bombarded with bad news and suffering. It feels like we are currently living in a dog-eat-dog world. We are all so worried about ourselves that we fail to look at the bigger picture. It’s almost like we no longer embrace a sense of community and are desensitised by those in more need. The interpretation of compassion is literally “a suffering with another.” Maybe we lack compassion? The problem is, compassion is a powerful emotion, and it...
Nov 05, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 167
One inevitable truth about life is that there will be tough times. No matter how blessed your life is, you will have to deal with some hardship. There will be times when you feel like everything is crashing down around you, and your only choice is to keep moving forward. What if the times are so tough, you are struggling to trudge on, though? In that case, keep these nine tips in mind. 1. Pain Is a Part of Life The first step is to accept that pain is part of life. It might not be easy to hear, ...
Oct 24, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 166
Seven Easy Ways to Think Positive and Change Your Life Positive thinking can add so much to your life – and now we know that positive thinking can add years to your life. When you think positively, you get rid of stress and tend to live a healthier life and make better choices. If you’re naturally a negative thinker, there are ways you can change that thinking and get on the path to a life-changing way of thinking. If you really want to begin to think positively and change your life for the bett...
Oct 24, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Overcoming Negative Thoughts Everyone falls prey to negative thoughts sometimes. It’s like watching a film that begins with clear skies and happiness and seeing it turn into dark clouds and horror. The bad thing is that there’s no eerie music to alert us when that turn takes place in our minds from positive to negative. We can only tune into our thoughts once in a while to see how we’re doing. When you catch yourself thinking negatively there are a few things you can do – actually practice – tha...
Oct 24, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 164
Why Does Rejection Hurt So Much? Rejection hurts. That's a fact that's been proven scientifically as well as by our individual experiences. It negatively impacts our well-being and inflicts emotional pain. However, why does rejection hurt so much? Researchers have pondered these same questions, and we have our answers. Rejection played an essential purpose in our evolution. In our past, when we were all hunters and gatherers, being rejected by our village was truly a death sentence. This is beca...
Oct 23, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 163
Introduction. Have you ever had unwavering self-belief in your decisions or actions Probably when our children become by this kind of confidence naturally, it's what makes us brave enough to think we can do absolutely anything? Unfortunately, as we grow older, we tend to lose self-belief by adulthood. We might not even realize our actions are driving our self-belief down. The sad thing is we need it. Confidence is what makes us try new things and grow as individuals. It's also what motivates tea...
Oct 17, 2021•9 min•Season 4Ep. 162
Many people believe that positive thinking alone is not enough without adjusting your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to propel us towards success, but consider the opposite? Limited thinking can be a burden for rapid success, whereas positive thinking is a blessing. But, here are several ways that we self-sabotage our success. If you aren’t sure what limited thinking is all about? Here are nine classic examples, and if you continue to engage in these reasoning patterns, you must first address t...
Oct 10, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 161
If you are one of those who commonly avoid tasks or specific situations, it could be for many reasons. But before you can work on solving or completing a job you’ve been putting off, it’s essential to narrow down what type of avoidance you are using to evade something in your life, so you can know how best to combat it. If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “ What you resist persists ,” you have been introduced to the fundamental reason why your avoidance and how you cope can increase anxiety. Emotio...
Oct 09, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 160
The Importance of Integrity When someone has integrity, they demonstrate ethical principles and sound morals. They strive to do what is right, no matter the situation, who's watching, or even how they feel. It is the foundation on which good relationships are built. Integrity encourages trust and is a fundamental and value people look for when beginning any sort of relationship – professional or personal. Research puts it amongst the top 5 values that employers look for when hiring. · People sea...
Oct 09, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 159
What does mindfulness mean to you? Like many of us, we have heard about mindfulness. I knew that it implied paying attention, opening our awareness to what is happening now, in the present moment, and accepting it without judging or trying to control it. Mindfulness is unquestionably linked to breathing, yet we all know how to breathe because it is a natural phenomenon and doesn't need the practice anyway? Practising mindfulness by using your breath as the starting point and the focus not only o...
Oct 03, 2021•7 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Five Barriers to Critical Thinking Critical thinking is essential to using your overall experience, background, common sense and other attributes to become more aware of how your efforts for success are being spent. When you have barriers to the critical thinking process, it can seriously harm your ability to move forward. When you’re aware of these barriers, you can better overcome them and focus your thinking on what’s going to move you forward, rather than getting stuck behind a barrier – una...
Oct 01, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Empathy in Mental Health Empathy is a natural human emotion, and it served our ancestors’ to thrive on being socially acceptable within society and sensitive to the needs of our offspring. Now, anyone devoid of it strikes us as threatening or mentally ill. For example, the absence of empathy is often considered one of the distinctive features of narcissism and violent behaviour is also known for its lack of compassion. Empathy defined: We cringe with imagined pain as we watch someone fall or cry...
Sep 26, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 156
As a child, the world is a magical place full of all sorts of possibilities. One minute you are a five-year-old in the playground, the next, you are a queen in her tower reigning over all the other children on the playground. These days were so great, so why do we lose our imagination as they age? You Figure Out What Will Never Happen The main reason you will become less imaginative as you age is that as you learn more about the world around you and what is or isn't possible, this affects your c...
Sep 25, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 155
Self-discipline is an important skill every person who wants to achieve more in life should possess. Self-discipline is essential in every aspect of life. Even though most people recognize the benefits of self-discipline, very few do something to reinforce and grow this beneficial skill. Contrary to some beliefs, self-discipline is not being harsh to yourself or living a restrictive lifestyle. Self-discipline also means self-control. It is a sign of inner strength and control of your actions, an...
Sep 12, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 154
The current understanding of the development of self involves an interaction between nature and nurture. We are born with certain characteristic elements that have been predetermined and embodied within our genes. Still, probably the more meaningful contribution to our adult character comes from life experiences, especially social experiences. Amongst theorists, this could then trigger their genetic pool associated with their learning capacity and cognitive function. And a large body of evidence...
Sep 12, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 153
