Tag Archive for: mental health

Why We Need to Get Serious About Having Fun

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By: City Bible Forum

“What do you do for fun?” Simple question, right? Not too difficult to answer. Or so I thought. Read more

Our Brains Aren’t Ready for Pandemic Fatigue – But There’s Hope, Says Psychologist

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By: Amy Cheng

Restrictions have been lifting around the country and lockdowns seem like a thing of the past, but pandemic fatigue still exists, a psychologist has said. Read more

WFH? How to Make it Work (From Home)

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By: Caroline Spencer

The other day a friend and I planned to have lunch together. We were to meet outside my office. Read more

In the Age of the Social App, We Are All Rated and Ranked

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By: Sheridan Voysey

I spoke at a conference recently. With hundreds of people involved, the organisers asked us all to download a smartphone app to keep track of the programme. Read more

Radical Love Helps ‘Shazam!’ Actor Zachary Levi Overcome History of Trauma

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By: Laura Bennett

How do you think the world would change if loving others was the undercurrent of our conversations and the intention behind all our social interactions? Read more

Rom-Coms Don’t Just Make You Feel Good, They’re Good *For* You… It’s Science!

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By: Sharon Fitness

Do you have a secret addiction (or not-so-secret – no judgement here!) to feel-good romantic comedies? Turns out there’s good reason. They’re actually good for your health. Really, truly! And there’s science to back it up. Read more

Research Shows Men Need to Talk More About Their Mental Health

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By: 98five

Research has shown that men aren’t speaking up enough about their mental health, leading them to seek out unhealthy coping mechanisms. Read more

“Social Glyphosate”, aka Individualism, and How It’s Withering Our Society

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By: City Bible Forum

On Monday morning I decided that I would take to all of our indoor plants with weed killer. Actually I didn’t decide that. I decided to feed all of the plants with liquid fertilizer, but inadvertently took the wrong bottle out of the cupboard and gave them all a liberal dose of glyphosate, a broad-spectrum herbicide. Read more

Change Doesn’t Have to Be Quick to Be Worthwhile, Says Author Hannah Brencher

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By: Laura Bennett

Transformation stories are always so appealing. Whether they’re about pre and post weight loss, an underdog who overcomes the odds to find success or a once bitter mogul whose heart is softened by hope, we love seeing people experience positive change and believing we can too. Read more

Bring Your Grief to Your Workday! (Actually Please Don’t)

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By: City Bible Forum

Imagine being free from our problems for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Imagine living in a world where we could disconnect ourselves from the nagging personal foibles that encroach on our work life and professional development. Read more