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22/01/2022

A remarkable and wise man. We once attended a mindfulness meditation he led on a busy Saturday in Trafalgar Square. When life seems chaotic, his encouragement to focus on the calm and simple things has helped so many people.

Thich Nhat Hanh, who set up meditation centres around the world, died on Saturday in Vietnam.

02/11/2021

Here's a look back at the life of the father of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Aaron Beck, who has died at the age of 100.
He and his contemporary Albert Ellis have certainly influenced my own approach.

It was an answer to Freudian analysis: a pragmatic, thought-monitoring approach to treating anxiety, depression and other mental disorders, and it changed psychiatry.

10/07/2021

Mindfulness with your cuppa: the Tao of Tea. :-)

Tea has always been a part of Taoist tradition and the way of Tea (Cha Dao) has so many parallels to the ancient philosophy of Taoism. Let's explore some of ...

22/07/2020

How's this for a re-frame during grief? The legendary TV painter Bob Ross, just after his wife had died, tells his audience "I'm waiting on the good times, now." Oof.

(Clip is 30 seconds)

I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)

08/07/2020

Another little 5 min video from School of Life.

A good listener will encourage, clarify, avoid moralising, and if they do disagree, will still hold the other in high regard.

I think the world could do with more of that last quality in particular. :-)

We hear a lot about how to speak well in public, but very little about how to learn the equally important art of listening properly to others. If you like ou...

30/06/2020

A truly extraordinary interview, and important for anyone on diazepam, clonazepam or any benzodiazepines. An inspiring story of family love and dedication.

Welcome to the Mikhaila Peterson Podcast, episode 9. This is a brief podcast with my dad Jordan Peterson about what happened to him and my family in the last...

15/06/2020

A good practical little introductory Q&A about mindfulness, and a short guided meditation...

What mindfulness is, what it isn't, the benefits and some frequently asked questions. Includes breath and body mindfulness practise. Please watch my introduc...

16/11/2019

This is an excellent, helpful and positive little summary. It looks at the roots, characteristics and practical ways out of loneliness. 12mins video.
Phttps://youtu.be/n3Xv_g3g-mA

Everybody feels lonely sometimes. But only few of us are aware how important this feeling was for our ancestors - and that our modern world can turn it into ...

04/11/2019

In short: sitting or standing normally has just as much positive effect, sometimes more, than 'power posing', compared to slouching or hunching over.
In shorter: slouching's bad. :-)

Striking power poses won't boost your confidence or make you feel more powerful, a review of past studies indicates.The concept of power posing — think of ...

06/10/2019

'"People don't leave jobs, they leave bosses. It's not your manager's job to manage your mental health, it's yours."
It's good to be reminded how important it is to look after yourself. Some workplaces are not worth the cost of the stress.
https://youtu.be/OkjZOJf9Fc8

25/09/2019

If you know someone who can never admit they are wrong, who always finds fault but never gives praise, you may be wondering if they are a narcissist. Well, this is a good little test: ask them in what ways they think they need to grow or change. If they react by being baffled or angry, that's a red flag.

Sam Vaknin Richard Grannon Seminar Liverpool March 2019 "How to Manipulate the Narcissist or Psychopath" https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/how-to-manipulate-the-na...