#bodymindself

We might like to think that it won’t happen, but realistically there are likely to be times when parents get angry with their kids. This episode explores how those feelings can sometimes be a useful learning tool and the better and worse ways to handle them—including strategies for prevention, better management during and reconciliation after. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology o...

You might not be able to get more than 24 hours out of each day, but here are some tips to get more things out of those 24 hours (while maintaining quality of life at the same time). JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #productivity #timemanagement #efficiency #gettingthingsdone #prioritising #prioritizing #opimising #optimizing Video: https://youtu.be/...

Taking an imperfect approach to perfectionism can really impact both the process and the outcome! This episode explores the importance of taking an iterative approach to achieving things, pacing your approach so that great things can come about by building on the smaller things that are actually within your control. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #...

Person A: ‘Achieve and be the best that you can be!!’ Person B: ‘Relax and just be who you are’ You: ‘???!!!’ It can be hard to find the balance between achievement and just being- here are some practical tips to help. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #achievement #being #selfacceptance #relaxation #stress #pressure #selfesteem #goodenough #balance #...

Limitations are sometimes imaginary and other times real- but even when they’re real they can be useful. This episode explores how to work with what’s there and let go of what isn’t. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #limitations #achievement #goals #beliefs #expectation #positive #progress #results #success Video: https://youtu.be/YKKfNj1zFIc If you...

Friend A is into mindfulness. Friend B sings the praises of hypnotherapy. When you see them practice, from the outside it doesn’t look that different. What is the difference between hypnosis and mindfulness? This episode explores the similarities and differences. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #mindfulness #hypnosis #hypnotherapy #meditation #mbct...

Maybe you’ve got a big deal or an ongoing dispute that you want to be on the other side of. Or maybe you don’t, but you’re interested in how you can communicate more effectively in a casual sense. This episode explores how to more effectively reach resolution by seeing things from a systems perspective and finding ways to help the person you are negotiating with work with your interests at heart (...

You’re still you - but - when you stop to reflect on the past, and compare it to right now, you may notice some significant differences. This episode looks at how our perspective, and therefore happiness, can change over time—and why sometimes how we feel changes, even if our beliefs remain the same. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #happiness #belie...

Avoidance makes sense- at first glance why would you want to give energy to the things you don’t like. However when those things persist anyway there can be problems. This episode explores some ways of working with that sort of stuff. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #resistance #acceptance #repression #suppression #worry #internalisation #emotions #...

Make sure you relax! As good as the intention might be, those words can have the opposite effect. This episode explores some better approaches to relaxation, with all of the commitment but none of the pressure. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #relaxation #calm #ease #relax #pressure #stress #stressrelief #stressmanagement #worry #peace Video here: h...

You’ve probably encountered people in your life who push ahead without much regard for consequences. Is such an approach ever ethical, is there anything to be learnt from it, and does it work in the long term? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #bulldozer #determination #goals #achievement #narcissism #sociopathy #psychopathy #empathy #narcissist #soci...

There are lots of ways at looking at things, but does it really matter? This episode explores finding the balance between subjective opinion and informed objectivity so you can navigate well in your life. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #perception #perspective #opinion #subjectivity #objectivity #subjectivism #objectivism Video here: https://youtu....

As you might have noticed at this stage in your life, there can be the odd challenge. But- what would life be like if there weren’t any challenges. Do we need them to grow? Or conversely do they stop us from progressing. This episode explores whether bad experiences are good for us. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #bad #negative #experience #hurt #t...

You’re a complex person with a variety of talents and abilities. One of the consequences of this is that potential jobs may not meet all of your needs… so some compromise may be needed. But how much compromise- where should you draw the line? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #employment #career #job #compromise #lifepurpose #occupation Video here: ht...

Like every great story, sometimes in your inner life there can be a twist-- that apparently negative voice was actually a great supporter. That doesn’t mean though that what it’s saying is right or that improvement isn’t needed- this edition unpacks the somewhat complex relationship we have with what is often called the 'inner critic'. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbe...

Is it possible to hit the save button and keep your personal development progress, or do you need to keep working on it? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #progress #change #slippingback #goals #achievement Video here: https://youtu.be/007FZbZ8ex8 If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic sugges...

You wouldn’t want to build yourself a fine looking house with poor foundations. Likewise with personal development. Some ideas here on how to make sure you’re not bypassing necessary developmental steps. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #therapy #bypassing #personaldevelopment #spiritualbypassing #therapeuticbypassing #repression #superficiality #sup...

Does anyone remember the TV show Quantum Leap that aired in the 1980s and 1990s? Just so happens it’s a useful metaphor for how to deal with regrets, learn and move forward. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #regrets #movingon #healing #learning #regret #quantumleap Video here: https://youtu.be/VV42yiBQ-Uk If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Sub...

You’re doing it right now! Using social media has become an increasingly unconscious part of our day to day life. But does it need to be a problem? Some considerations on how to stay safe and intentional in your social media use. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #socialmedia #algorithm #ai #online #safety Video here: https://youtu.be/XnTvalpHW44 If y...

Been doing something for a really long time and want to change it? A reflection on some of the differences in working with long term habits vs new ones. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #habits #change #longterm #achievement Video here: https://youtu.be/ENkQBc_72oE If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute ques...

Stepping back from the familiar and then reengaging with it is a powerful behavioural change technique. However recent lockdowns in many regions have forced this upon many of us, without consent and often without therapeutic support. Some considerations on how to socially reengage. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #lockdown #social #interaction #anxi...

Do you step out of your luxury bed every morning onto a marble floor, take a swim in your pool and then drive your sports car to the airport to take your second getaway this month? Or maybe you wander through life with hardly a possession to your name, letting destiny provide you with what it will. A consideration of materialism, and a recognition of the luxury of less. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader...

We’ve all seen the films + read the books. Slick smooth talkers in suits, stock brokers or contemporary hackers with expertise in social engineering. The end results are terrible, but can the skills of con artists be put to positive use, to help rather than harm? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #conartist #scam #con #fraud #socialengineering #influe...

So you’ve decided you need some support… but then, what type of therapy should you choose? Are they all essentially the same anyway? A quick dive into how to consider the various approaches. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #therapy #psychotherapy #psychology #therapist #support #counselling #cbt #psychoanalysis Video here: https://youtu.be/LQEmFrXp9...

Fear is brilliant, right...? Okay fair enough- it can range from challenging to immensely debilitating. However that doesn’t change the fact that it is a powerful safety mechanism that cares deeply about your wellness. Video here: https://youtu.be/XetgzQ7vTaA JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #fear #safety #worry #stress #anxiety #panicattack #mentalh...