Cultivate & Motivate
Insights and tools for designing a well-lived life
War Trauma | The Psychological Consequences of the Ukrainian-Russian war
In the last few years, the world has seen a pandemic, racism, massive fires, and now a dreadful war unfold. The trauma we faced in such a short amount of time can become overbearing.
How To Turn Negative Thoughts To Positive | Exercise #1
How many times during the day are you being critical about yourself? Thoughts like ”I will never be enough, or I’ll never be successful”, or you skip the gym and tell yourself you’re lazy.
How to Improve Your Life with Dopamine Detox | The Science Behind
Have you ever felt agitation or nervousness when you can’t find your phone? 73% of people feel this type of anxiety, which makes sense when you consider that we spend on average 2 to 4 hours tapping, typing and swiping which adds up to 2600 daily touches.
Why Rejection Hurts and How To Get Over It.
Did you know why rejection hurts? Rejection by a romantic partner, a friend, a family member, or even a co-worker, can make us feel REAL pain.
How I Deal With My Anxiety and How You Can Too
In today's video, I'll share with you How I Deal With My Anxiety and How you Can too. We're going to examine why some people feel more anxiety than others, and we'll design a map, to understand how it works.
Did You Have Sympathy for the Joker? Psychoanalyzing Arthur Fleck - Video
Have you watched the new Joker film? In today’s video, we’ll explore why we feel sympathy for Arthur Fleck, the Joker, and we’ll try to break the character down from a psychoanalytical perspective.
Can Social Media Affect Your Mental Health? - Video
We have all heard how damaging social media is for our mental health. So there is no surprise to read that the latest trends in Silicon Valley range from digital detox to quitting social media to “dopamine fasting” …
Christmas Holidays Depression
You might have made it through Christmas with a smile painted on your face, but the double header of Christmas and New Years can be a real challenge
Helping A Loved One With Depression
In this article, we look at some of the ways that you can support your loved one to recovery from depression.
Do Your Relationships Follow Old Patterns?
A recent study has revealed that after the initial honeymoon period has finished, many relationships can, in fact, end up repeating old patterns.
Feel Like You're Not Who You Use to Be?
What happens when we disconnect between who we feel that we are and the person that we used to be?
When Healthy Eating Becomes Unhealthy Addiction
Whilst healthy eating is an important part of a balanced lifestyle, some people can become so obsessed with it that it has physical and social effects.
Is Low Self-Esteem Linked With More Regrets In Relationships?
Many of us have regrets relating to past relationships, but a new study has linked low self-esteem to feelings of regret over sacrifices made in the past.
Why "Play" Is Important For Your Wellbeing
What many doctors and coaches are starting to observe is that play is as important for the wellbeing of adults as it is for children…
Improve Your Leadership Skills Through Art
Dramatic art might function as a means of deepening our self-awareness, an important attribute when we’re talking about leadership aptitude.
How Stress Impacts Your Gut And Why It Matters
Have you ever wondered why you feel nauseous before a big exam? Or why you find yourself unable to eat when you’ve had devastating news? You may not realise this, but…
Can Creativity Stir Romantic Passion?
Can creativity stir romantic passion? New research has indicated that those with a flair for creativity could also be benefiting from more…
The 4 rules of Friendship
When was the last time one of your peers influenced you about fashion, music, going out, activities, relationships? Was this influence…
Why Do We Feel The Need To Bond?
Humans are wired to form relationships of attachment since birth. We are the only mammals who…
Irritated by your partner? Here is a way to say it
Does your partner do things that annoy you? Being in a long term relationship means that sooner or later you will…