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How do Thinking Errors Contribute to Anxiety?
Thinking errors, also known as cognitive distortions, are irrational and biased ways of interpreting events that can fuel anxiety.

Elmien Britz
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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How Can Practicing Mindfulness Improve Your Emotional Well-being?
Mindfulness is important for emotional well-being because it helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts....

Elmien Britz
Sep 29, 20242 min read
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What Are the Consequences of Distributing Child Exploitation Material (CEM)?
The treatment of individuals convicted of offenses related to child exploitation material (CEM) or child sexual abuse material (CSAM)...

Elmien Britz
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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Internet Addiction
Internet addiction, also known as problematic internet use, refers to the excessive or compulsive use of the internet that interferes....

Elmien Britz
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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The Impact of Co-dependency on Relationships: What You Need to Know
Co-dependency is a complex psychological and behavioural condition that often arises in relationships.

Elmien Britz
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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What is cognitive dissonance?
Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort or tension that arises when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values...

Elmien Britz
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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Emotional and Positive Intelligence
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and influence emotions—both your own and those of others.

Elmien Britz
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Developing Distress Tolerance
Distress tolerance skills are practical strategies to help you manage and navigate through emotional pain or stress

Elmien Britz
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Belonging
Belonging refers to our need and experience of being accepted and valued within a group, community, or relationship. It involves feeling...

Elmien Britz
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Self-Command instead of Autopilot
"Self-command" and "autopilot" are concepts often discussed in the context of personal development and psychology. Self-command is often...

Elmien Britz
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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What are Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions?
Seemingly irrelevant decisions (SIDs) are minor choices or actions that appear insignificant in the moment but can lead to consequences.

Elmien Britz
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Curbing feelings of unworthiness
Feeling unworthy is a common experience that can stem from a variety of factors. Addressing feelings of unworthiness often involves therapy.

Elmien Britz
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Dangers of deviant sexual interests
Deviant sexual interests, also known as paraphilias, refer to atypical sexual interests that may be considered unusual.

Elmien Britz
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Healthy Sexuality in Relationships
Healthy sexuality encompasses a positive, respectful, and consensual approach to sexual relationships and personal sexual health.

Elmien Britz
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Improving mental health through exercise
Exercise has numerous benefits for mental health. Here are some of the key advantages that require consideration: Reduces Stress Physical...

Elmien Britz
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Most people aspire to improve their mental health by including activities that promote serenity. However, to have an attitude of...

Elmien Britz
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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Surfing the Sadness
Most people find the loss of a loved one as a devastating and life changing experience. As the waves of loss washes over you it becomes a...

Elmien Britz
May 10, 20241 min read
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The Happy Hypothesis
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt is a 2006 psychology book for a general audience. The...

Elmien Britz
May 10, 20243 min read
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Relapse Warning Signs
Recovering from a dependence on alcohol or another drug is a process that can take time. A relapse (or multiple relapses) is one part of...

Elmien Britz
May 10, 20242 min read
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Taking Responsibility for Behaviour
Taking responsibility for your own actions is important in your relationships with your loved ones and with yourself. Internally,...

Elmien Britz
May 10, 20242 min read
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