Close relationships and anger often go together. Have you ever wondered why we seem to be the most angry with those who are the closest to us? Love and hate seem to be intertwined. Could it be that the more you get to know someone, the more you discover their flaws? Could it be that …
Read moreGuilt, embarrassment and shame are all variations of the same emotion. People of all cultures all over the world are innately programmed to have these feelings. However the occasions which illicit these feelings vary from culture to culture and also vary over time. The evolutionary purpose of guilt, embarrassment and …
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Perfectionism is a personality feature which can be present in one area of life, such as work, or can be more pervasive. While having high standards and striving to achieve is generally a good thing, some people take this to such an extreme that it leads to excessive self-criticism and has a negative impact on life. …
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Did you go to boarding school? Did you enjoy it? Many people do but others are unhappy and troubled while they are there and are emotionally and psychologically affected even after they leave. Although much has been done recently to improve the boarding school experience, in some ways it has not changed. The Trauma …
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If you feel that life is becoming increasingly stressful, then you are not alone! Daily living seems to involve more and more stress. Maybe now is a good time to take a look at how you can make some adjustments to your routine in order to improve your wellbeing. Introducing some small changes could make a big difference to how you feel and give you a new lease of life. now that spring is here.
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