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Ever wanted to punch a positivity junkie in the head? Me neither. That would be mean. But I can see why you might be tempted. In 2000, the American Psychologist, devoted its millennial issue to …
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Have you met Dr Amy Johnson? Amy is one of my favorite psychologists. I spoke to her last week. We talked about all sorts, including: Why a lot of traditional self help can leave you feeling …
I am constantly challenged by email. On the one hand, I love it! I am subscribed to all sorts of interesting people. Almost everything I learn online comes to me through email. I love hearing from …
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Are you busy? Because this article has got out of hand. Just counted—it's 5,000 words. Isn't that like a book or something? And it includes stories about my enchanted homeland of New Zealand …
Anger is a curious thing. We all know what it's like to feel annoyed with someone close to us. To have the ensuing conversation "not go well." Or to do or say things we regret. We never want …
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Something big happened recently. So big it made me cry. Was I crying because my cat died, or because someone yelled at me or I stubbed my toe? No. No. And no. I was crying because I'd …
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