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Choosing Courage in the Face of Fear
Choosing Courage in the Face of Fear Fear often leads to overthinking, self-doubt, and worst-case scenario thinking. It fuels anxiety, stress, and insecurity, sometimes causing us to avoid challenges, opportunities, or difficult conversations. In some cases, fear makes us act defensively, pushing others away or responding with anger. Does any of this sound familiar? To…
Why did I choose psychology you ask?
By Jude Victor, Counsellor and Author I feel psychology chose me, because if it weren’t for my personal study of psychology I would be insane – and I don’t have time for that because I have money to make. Studying psychology is simply killing two birds with one shot. On a serious note, I find…
Inner vs. Outer Self: Why Who You Are Inside Matters
Inner vs Outer Self, Explained Simply The difference between your inner self and outer self can affect how peaceful, honest, and connected you feel in everyday life. Your outer self is what people usually notice first, but your inner self shapes your values, emotional patterns, reactions, and the way you treat others. When the inside…
Know Thyself
The ancient philosophical maxim that holds the underlying goal of all psychology. We’ve all heard the very famous ancient Greek maxim – ‘know thyself’ – but what does it really mean? Who are we really, as individuals? What are we as beings roaming the Earth? Oh how I LOVE ancient Greek philosophy. When I was…
Walking in Humility: A Path to True Strength
During a heated debate, a person remarked, “You need to walk in humility.” His colleague quickly retorted, “Nobody will walk over me!” This exchange highlights a common misunderstanding: what does it truly mean to “walk in humility”? In today’s world, where social media constantly highlights others’ achievements and successes, it can be difficult to navigate…
How to Talk to Someone with Low Self-Esteem Effectively
Have you ever found yourself wondering, What did I say wrong? Was it my tone or something I did? Every time I have a conversation with Claire, it ends up being a bit of a struggle. She often jumps off the handle, insisting she isn’t stupid and can figure things out for herself. But all…
Breaking Free from Self-Pity: 8 Traits to Overcome
A Story of Self-Pity Kelly sat on her couch, scrolling through social media. Post after post showed her friends’ promotions, colourful vacations, and picture-perfect families. She dropped her phone, her mind circling familiar questions: Why does everyone else have it so easy? Why is my life so hard? What did I do wrong to deserve…
