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Author Archives: Jo Lamble
The danger of labelling our kids
It starts when our children are very young. We talk about them as being “shy” or “out there” or “hyper” or “moody.” Most adults can rattle off the descriptions they were given by their parents – “chatterbox,” “difficult,” “lazy.” It’s … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions
I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions because they are often based on wishful thinking. The most common pledges are to lose weight, stop smoking, get fit, or save money. The goals are rarely achieved because there is no … Continue reading
Christmas compassion
At this time every year, psychologists across the western world are inundated with calls for help. There are plenty of people who are buckling under the financial and emotional stress of getting ready for Christmas with extended family. But even … Continue reading
Extraversion vs introversion
Most people think of an extravert as being the life of the party and the introvert as the quiet book worm. These descriptions are far too simplistic and don’t really help us to understand ourselves. Here’s how I like to … Continue reading
Sorry
Is there a word that is more important than “sorry”? Being able to apologise is a life skill we need to have if we want successful relationships with our partners, children, family, friends, and workmates. So why do so many … Continue reading
The benefits of lying
Ask many people and they will tell you that the one thing they can’t tolerate is lying – not in their partner, not in their friends and not in their children. But what kind of world would it be if … Continue reading
Fear of negative evaluation
Most of us fear something. You might be afraid of heights or spiders or of speaking in public. We live with many of our fears because we don’t have to face them every day. We can go for weeks or … Continue reading
Staying Adult
When someone close to us gets upset, it’s very hard not to nurture them. We wrap our arms around them and want to take away their pain. In short, we become somewhat like a parent in that moment. When another … Continue reading
It’s better to give than to receive
We can all relate to the excitement of choosing a perfect gift for someone special. Nothing beats that feeling when the gift hits the spot and is received with enthusiasm and gratitude. Shouting a friend dinner feels good. Giving to … Continue reading
Do you believe in a fair and just world?
How often do you find yourself thinking: That’s not fair? Without even knowing it, you could be holding a false belief in a fair and just world. Thinking this way can be a real burden to carry through life. It … Continue reading