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Do anti-depressants work? I wish this was a simple question to answer. What makes it difficult is the endless misinformation and controversy. But, it is an important question I will do my best to answer. On the surface, it seems relatively straightforward…” does medication help with depression?” The pharmaceutical industry would have you believe that anti-depressants work. Many …
Do schools kill creativity? What do you think? Do schools kill creativity? Since having to contend with school closures back in lockdown, I wonder whether homeschooling kills creativity. In September 2020, nearly 9 million children returned to school after spending five months at home. Many were waiting with eager anticipation. Others were feeling nervous about …
Racism: For the sake of our communities, we must not ignore it Who is George Floyd? Who is Breonna Taylor? Who is Rodney King? Who is Sean Rigg? Who is Sheku Bayoh? Who is Mzee Mohammed? Who is Stephen Lawrence? You may know some of these names. You may not know others. Before writing this …
How to cope with a busy life Why Lieutenant Columbo won’t help you solve the crime of busyness Now I love Columbo as much as the next man. I’m not criticising his detection skills as he knows how to catch the bad guys. But, if you’re finding you’ve ended up in the dark underworld of …
How do I build my confidence at work Navigating the choppy waters of Professional Uncertainty and becoming the Competent Practitioner Doubting your abilities isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Who would you rather be, the cocky novice who thinks they are always right and rarely is, or the steady early learner who is aware of their …
Burnout Protection Series – for Ambitious and Caring Professionals who work in healthcare and education: What is burnout? And, how do you protect against it? “I was very anxious before going to work in the morning. I’d been unwell with postnatal depression before, and that was coming back, so I had to increase my medication. …
Can I change my personality? It’s a fascinating question. Are you hoping to alter a habit but not sure you can? Do you wish you found it easier to control your emotions? Breaking old habits is hard. It takes practice, persistence and patience. You start to doubt whether a change is possible when you get …
How to stop feeling shame Shame is a powerful emotion that causes a lot of pain. Like all emotions, it has evolved for a purpose and understanding what it is for can help you deal with it more effectively. In this week’s round-up, I’m sharing some of the most valuable resources I’ve discovered on the …
The dark side of reassurance Reassurance can have a powerful effect. It can wash away uncertainty, release you from your anguish, and bring much-needed relief from the dread in your mind and body. But there is a darker side to reassurance. It can leave you cursed, eternally helpless and dependent on others for peace of mind. This …
