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7 tell-tale signs you’re emotionally drained, according to a psychologist
Sound relatable?
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“I know it sounds silly, but…”: why do so many of us downplay our daily struggles?
More and more of us are de-legitimising our experiences in light of global trauma.
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Life
The surprisingly simple reason feeling rejected hurts so much – and how we can overcome it
If you’re feeling particularly sensitive to knock-backs right now, this could be why.
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Mental Health
Are you an ‘emotional perfectionist’? Here’s how to tell (and what you can do about it)
It’s OK to feel a wide range of emotions.
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- Lauren Geall
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This surprising personality trait is the one thing daters look for in a partner in 2022
It turns out looks really aren’t everything…
Life
What is “grudge-dumping” and why should we avoid it?
The way we deal with unresolved anger can be very telling.
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- Amy Beecham
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Mental Health
Do you feel disconnected from yourself? Your ‘emotional blindspots’ could be to blame
Despite how big an impact our emotions can have on our mental health, many of us subconsciously avoid our feelings.
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- Lauren Geall
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Wellbeing
Here’s how to release trapped anger and anxiety from your body
Pent-up emotion isn’t good for us.
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- Natalie Hore
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Mental Health
It’s time to stop beating ourselves up for feeling sad, according to a psychologist
It’s time to stop judging ourselves for how we feel.
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- Lauren Geall
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Mental Health
7 signs you might be an empath (and what that actually means)
Do you find it hard to switch off from the emotions of those around you? You could be an empath.
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- Lauren Geall
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Mental Health
A therapist explains why emotional numbness isn’t the same as feeling nothing
“At its core, emotional numbness is a coping mechanism.”
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- Lauren Geall
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- Lauren Geall
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How to avoid emotional exhaustion if you tend to ‘catch’ other people’s moods
Do you find yourself easily influenced by other people’s emotions? Here’s how to deal with emotional contagion.
Mental Health
How to deal with ‘meta-emotions’ (aka feelings about our feelings)
What if the problem is not how we feel, but how we feel about our feelings?
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- Alex Sims
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Life
Are you being “faked out”? How to tell when someone is faking their emotions
Whether we’re downplaying our annoyance or feigning our interest, it seems a lot of us are faking it.
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- Amy Beecham
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Mental Health
6 easy methods to turn to when you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed
New research offers some helpful advice.
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- Lauren Geall
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Dating
“Negging” is everywhere on dating apps, here’s how to spot the toxic trend
Swiping left and right will never be the same.
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- Leah Sinclair
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Mental Health
Why avoiding your emotions could have long term repercussions
It’s time to feel your feelings.
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- Leah Sinclair
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Mental Health
Has the surge in coronavirus cases left you feeling a bit... deflated? You’re not the only one
With the rise of the new Omicron variant threatening long-held Christmas plans, one writer shares how the uncertainty has impacted her emotionally.
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- Lauren Geall
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Why anxiety can make you feel so angry, according to a therapist
It all comes down to understanding fear-based natural responses.
Mental Health
How to use an ‘emotion wheel’ to boost your mental health this autumn
It’s designed to help you understand your moods better.
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- Lauren Geall
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