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3 important lessons that loss teaches us

A grief coach shares the three vital lessons we gain when we lose someone or something dear to us
Frustrated man in car complaining about traffic

3 signs that you complain way too much

Do people complain because they are unhappy, or are people unhappy because they complain?
happy young woman hugging herself | Self-love concept

4 wonderfully simple ways to cultivate unconditional self-love

Self-love is a highly underrated phenomenon. Here are four tips to help you love and accept yourself unconditionally
When not to apologise | Holding a banner saying 'I am [Not] Sorry'

When not to apologise

The next time you are about to say sorry, ask yourself if you mean it and whether you really need to say it
Figurine with excited and depressed shadow

Bipolar disorder: Swinging sickness

Bipolar disorder can take a person on an emotional rollercoaster leaving them feeling miserable in its wake. But a positive outlook might be all that is needed to put the brakes
Man critcising himself

Stop attacking yourself with self-criticism

There is no need to tear yourselves apart in an effort to be your best
An online troll enjoying trolling | Dealing with trolls

Practical tips on dealing with trolls

A counsellor tells you why some people enjoy trolling online and how you can avoid falling prey to them

Junk Food Addiction: Are You Feeding Your Pain?

It’s time you stopped using food to numb your emotions, says Marilyn Gordon

Mood is your choice

How to find lasting happiness by choosing your emotional response to any event

Coping with disappointment: Face it, feel it, free it

To cope with disappointment, you must first accept how you feel