How to break up with a narcissist, by a top divorce lawyer
How to negotiate with a narcissist First, don’t expect to settle this amicably. When it comes to negotiating with a narcissist over a divorce, it is imperative to understand that the playing field is not level. You will say something to the effect of, “I only want what’s fair, and I don’t want to fight, […]
Follow these 4 principles to stay focused, says attention expert
Learning how to harness our attention is the “skill of the century,” says behavioral design expert Nir Eyal. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Information overload. From music and games to social media and endless hours of entertainment, easy access to technology has meant that humans are perpetually distracted. “The cost of living in a […]
How to recover from burnout in six steps
Steps towards burnout recovery So how do we recover from burnout? Maslach says: “I use an analogy of a canary in a coal mine. The canary has a tough time surviving because of the toxic fumes. It’s not about fixing the canary to make it more resilient. There are coping strategies to help you rest, […]
How to offer emotional support to someone struggling with mental health issues; expert shares insights | Health
In our society, everyone faces their own challenges, and providing emotional support to someone dealing with mental health issues is crucial to their recovery journey. Witnessing a loved one struggle with symptoms of mental illness can be challenging, and knowing how best to assist and support them can be equally difficult. Each person’s situation is […]
How to master great conversation, even if you’re shy
It’s surprising to me that we don’t talk about talking more, how to do it well or how to use it to help ourselves and others, especially as The World Health Organisation have recently declared loneliness as a “global public health concern” and an even greater concern than obesity. The US surgeon general has even […]
Are you overeating? Here’s how to tell – and break the habit
Why do we overeat? Emotional eating is the most common reason for overeating, often because of stress, sadness or low energy. It can also be a symptom of depression. In these cases, food is used as a coping mechanism to deal with problems or difficult emotions. It becomes a survival strategy and people may think […]
how to set boundaries at work—what to say
Long hours, heavy workloads, tight deadlines, job insecurity, a lack of control over your schedule and generally feeling unsupported can leave you feeling unhappy and discontented with your work environment. If gone unchecked for too long, this kind of chronic workplace stress can lead to job burnout. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, one of the best ways […]
How to stop over-medicalising mental health
FOR A PLACE with a reputation for buttoned-up stoicism, Britain is remarkably open about mental health. The British are more likely than people in any other rich country to think that mental illness is a disease like any other. Only the Swedes are more accepting of the idea that a history of mental-health problems should […]
‘When I feel depression knocking on the door, I know how to turn it away’
Philip Morgan, 66, reframed his mindset after going through a series of health challenges, including silent strokes (caused by a frontal lobe lesion), a cancer diagnosis, and young-onset vascular dementia. “Life seemed simply hopeless,” he says. “I can now however talk about good ways to overcome hopelessness”. Once sceptical about alternative mind and body practices, […]
How to decenter work and live a purposeful life: psychology expert
Jodi Wellman, a positive psychology expert, was an executive leader for 17 years but realized that achieving the pinnacle of success wasn’t bringing her any joy. “I was, like many people, achievement-oriented. I tied my sense of self-worth to what I was doing, how much I was producing, what the name on my business card […]