Tag: Psychology

How to Deal with Worry During Quarantine

By Beth

Last updated on August 28th, 2020 at 11:44 am

Many of us now have a lot more time on our hands. We can choose to view this as a positive opportunity for self-discovery. But it can be all too easy to move in the opposite direction and to succumb to a spiral of worry. Questions can swirl within our minds until we get stuck into a thick soup of distress. Worries such as, “Will my parents and grandparents stay healthy?”, “How can I find work if I am up against well-qualified people?”, “When will I see my friends again?” and “Am I coping with this in the way I should?”. Today I am going to discuss how worrying too much can affect you and explain the first steps that you can take if you are experiencing worry.

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Talent vs Effort. How Can You Be More Successful?

By Beth

Last updated on August 28th, 2020 at 11:59 am

Have you ever found yourself questioning how certain people become so successful? They exude a magical quality, a certain “Je ne sais quoi”. Maybe they possess natural talents which make their work effortless and error-free. Do you wonder why other people have to struggle through embarrassing errors to get to where they need to be? I am here to dispel the myth that you either have a talent or to put in the effort. Today I will share stories and research which show that successful people use effort to earn their success.

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How to Use Your Time Effectively During Self-Isolation

By Beth

Last updated on June 18th, 2020 at 09:04 pm

It is important to remember that for all of the disruption, hurt and pain the coronavirus has caused, there are also heartwarming stories to be found that give us hope. Stories that showcase the kindness of humanity when faced with unprecedented circumstances. A 99-year-old gentleman raised 12 million for the National Health Service in the UK, families are spending more quality time together in their households and the country has shown their nationwide appreciation to the dedicated key workers who risk their lives to ensure that society continues to function. I was definitely among the crowds as I clapped for my wonderful mum who works as a nurse and has done for the past thirty years.

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