Affirmations

Self-help books often promote the power of positive affirmations. You, me, and almost everybody in the 21st century have heard of them. But if you’ve never tried them before, the idea can seem incredibly awkward. Telling yourself how awesome you are can seem bizarre, but if that’s all you’re doing, there are probably more effective …

Loneliness

Loneliness is a universal human emotion that is both complex and unique to each individual. Because it has no single common cause, the prevention and treatment of this potentially damaging state of mind can vary dramatically. For example, a lonely child who struggles to make friends at school has different needs than a lonely older …

Optimism

Optimism is a mental attitude characterised by hope and confidence in success and a positive future. Optimists are those who expect good things to happen, where pessimists instead predict unfavourable outcomes. Optimistic attitudes are linked to a number of benefits, including better coping skills, lower stress levels, better physical health, and higher persistence when pursuing …