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PERMA – A Well-being Theory by Martin Seligman
The PERMA Model is a well-being theory. It has been developed by positive psychologist Marin Seligman. “Well-being theory denies that the topic of positive psychology is a real thing: rather the topic is a construct – well-being – which in turn has several measurable elements, each a real thing, each contributing to well-being, but none defining…
VIA Character Strengths
What are the VIA Character Strengths? In recent years, psychology has been moving beyond its focus on mental illness and shifting towards identifying and researching what makes humans thrive and flourish. The VIA (Values in Action) Classification of Character Strengths is comprised of 24 character strengths. The 24 character strengths fall under 6 broad virtue categories.…
3 Ways to Create Healthy Personal Boundaries
Struggling to say “yes” or “no”? Experience other people’s pain or problems? Find it difficult to let people in your life know what you want, need or how you feel? Don’t worry you are not alone! In this post I am going to talk about – What is a Boundary? What are Personal Boundaries? Why have…
9 Effective Communication Skills
The ability to communicate effectively is an essential skill in today’s world. Communication is a dynamic process and how you communicate can positively and negatively affect the relationships you have in your work and life. In today’s post, I will be covering – What is Communication? 5 Barriers to Effective Communication 9 Effective Communication Skills What is…
Need Some Self-Confidence?
Recently I wrote about untangling self-doubt. In that post I discussed self-confidence and indicated self-confidence was – “a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgement.” ~ Google “confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities.” ~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary “confidence in one’s own powers, judgment, etc.” ~ Collins Dictionary. Another way of looking at self-confidence is outlined in the…
Are You Being Controlled or In Harmony With Your Relationships?
“Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable.” ~ Denis Waitley Are You Being Controlled or In Harmony with Your Relationships? What do I mean by that? A few years ago, whilst I was doing telephone counselling, I came across the Karpman Drama Triangle. I didn’t know about it before then, however…
Assertiveness – The Human Rights
Recently I have been untangling self-doubt. As I was taking some time out today to read and reflect, I came across the following Bill of Assertive Human Rights in When I Say No, I Feel Guilty by Manual Smith. They resonated with me and subsequently I wanted to share them with you. You have the RIGHT…
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