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Does reverse psychology work?
By Stephanie Chambers / July 28, 2022

Does reverse psychology work?

Sometimes people think they are being clever when they use reverse psychology. Basically it is when you encourage the opposite of the behavior you really want. For example, telling your...

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High functioning anxiety – or am I fooling myself?
By Stephanie Chambers / June 17, 2022

High functioning anxiety – or am I fooling myself?

High functioning anxiety can mask generalized anxiety disorder. It's time to be honest with yourself.

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Am I really having a panic attack?
By Stephanie Chambers / April 21, 2022

Am I really having a panic attack?

The general definition of a panic attack is a sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety. But from a clinical perspective (as defined in DSM-5), "panic attacks" are different from...

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We often cling to our limiting beliefs even if they are wrong
By Stephanie Chambers / March 11, 2022

We often cling to our limiting beliefs even if they are wrong

Once you come to hold a belief or opinion, it can be hard to shake it even if it's been proved to be false. In a study1 called "Self-enhancement and...

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Blaming your parents for your problems is not good for you
By Stephanie Chambers / November 12, 2021

Blaming your parents for your problems is not good for you

A large research study1 of more than 30,000 people from 72 countries showed that blaming your parents for your problems does not help you to move away from the negative...

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Why is it important to avoid interruptions at work? And how can we do that?
By Stephanie Chambers / October 15, 2021

Why is it important to avoid interruptions at work? And how can we do that?

Open-Plan Offices (OPO) became a trend many years ago. They were largely a cost-saving initiative by management, and gave the false hope that employees being surrounded by co-workers would foster...

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