According to an article in The Journal of Behavioral Science about 70% of us experience impostor syndrome at some point in life, the feeling that you have only got where you are due to luck; not because you are competent or are good at what you do. Impostor syndrome can happen at any time in your life. Remember to tell yourself that your life/career did not come about by chance, where you are now and where you aim to be is justified. Know you... read more
5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Being Alone
Humans are hard-wired for company. People, as a rule, prefer to be in groups or pairs. They feel safer and happier. In fact, for many people, being alone is one of the worst things they can imagine. Solitude has a bad rap in modern society. Maybe you associate being alone with being lonely, abandoned, unloved, or unlovable. If you fear being alone and avoid it at all costs, you’re missing out on the opportunities solitude can offer. Being... read more
5 Steps to Embrace Your Loneliness
Loneliness is something most people try to avoid. But being alone is an inevitable part of life. It happens to everyone at some time or another. It is important to be able to separate solitude from loneliness and to understand what is behind your feelings so you can embrace being alone. 1. Work Out the Root Cause of Your Fear of Loneliness Some scientists believe loneliness is a basic emotion on a par with fear and anger. Being part of a group... read more
5 Steps to Embracing Your Loneliness
Loneliness is something most people try to avoid. But being alone is an inevitable part of life. It happens to everyone at some time or another. It is important to be able to separate solitude from loneliness and to understand what is behind your feelings so you can embrace being alone. Work Out the Root Cause of Your Fear of Loneliness Some scientists believe loneliness is a basic emotion on a par with fear and anger. Being part of a group or... read more
Performing Under Pressure
We all experience moments of pressure; where we must deliver the goods or suffer the consequences – it’s all on the line. These days we seem to face more and more of these situations on a daily, weekly and monthly basis than ever before. Everything seems like it’s do or die. The authors (Hendrie Weisinger & J.P. Pawliw-Fry) of the book Performing Under Pressure wrote this book for a very important reason – to give us... read more
Depression
While we all feel sad, moody, or low from time to time, some people experience these feelings intensely, for long periods of time (weeks, months or even years) and sometimes without any apparent reason. Depression is more than just a low mood – it’s a serious condition that affects your physical and mental health. Some people can be very good at masking their depression. One in seven Australians will experience depression in their... read more
