I will occasionally publish links here to articles in the media relating to issues that I can potentially help with. These links open in an external browser tab. The views reflected in the articles are not necessarily my own and are simply intended to give people a wider, unbiased view of various issues.
Self-esteem could be set at a surprisingly young age - so what influences it?
Early life stress decreases the adult ability to feel enthusiasm and experience pleasure. This is one of the reasons that experiencing stress early in life is a major risk factor for depression.
Tame the Emotional Eating Beast for Good: 3 Ways to Get Back on Track
There's something satisfying about seeing your thought and effort create a tangible, pretty thing at a reasonable, predictable pace. This rarely happens in life.
How to overcome the fear of failure: As our inner demons are voted scarier than ghosts and spiders, ten ways to beat them revealed
A new survey of 5,000 people has found a strong link between self-acceptance and happiness, despite the fact that it's a habit not frequently practised.