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#bodymindself

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JFL (Dr JF Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing: perception, presence and control. If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content and https://youtube.com/JFLdotCOM for videos.

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Nov 29, 2024

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How to maintain your identity when living at home with your parents! Practical tips to find space 27.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/hN0WEAVhpV8 “Feeling a bit like I'm losing my sense of self/identity as currently living at home with parents,I don't want to offend but I also really need my own space and its very hard to find” JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. #bodymindself #livingathome #space #parents #family #self #...

Is money the root of all evil or a tool for good? Improving our relationship with money 24.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/fq8bzpZO1k8 “I think I need to have a better relationship with money, do you have any tips on how I can improve it? I think I see it as the root of all evil, however I recognise that I need it to survive, so there’s conflict!” JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. #bodymindself #money #greed...

Reflections on the influence of Eastern thought on Psychology + considering the role of Nothingness 22.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/9DCDkY6lqnw “I feel like these days the end of all self-help is in Buddhism. But it seems to say that all is nothing and we must realise we are nothing. I find it depressing after working hard to improve myself it just leads to this depressing result and nothing. Literally! What do you think? Many thanks for the sessions btw, really great in these times. Much appreciat...

How To Be Caring Without Being A Doormat: Combining Confidence & Consideration= Better Relationships 20.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/kUxlJP8r9Hw “Can you say something about hitting the balance between caring for other people, but not being a doormat?” JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. #bodymindself #confidence #considerate #selfesteem #assertiveness #relationships I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions...

Is Screen Time Bad For You? Or Is It Actually Good For You? Both! And How To Manage Your Media Diet 17.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/Bh9TWo8yajQ “I’ve noticed that me and my family have had more screentime than ever recently. Is that virtual time good or bad?” JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. #bodymindself #screentime #media #addiction #virtual #virtualreality #balance I explore topics that you send in, so do ask ques...

Emerging from lockdown, social anxiety & how to navigate it all- JFL chats with Rachael Ryan on 98FM 16.07.2020

It was great to chat with Rachael Ryan @RachaelRyan123 on @98FM #SaturdaySocial over the weekend about getting back to it after #lockdown. I hope it's going well for you! https://www.98fm.com/podcasts/98fms-saturday-social/tips-deal-social-anxiety-coming-lockdown JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. I explore topics tha...

What’s Up With Detachment?! I Don’t Want To Not Want What I Want! How Detachment Can Help Connection 15.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/aBILzan9yFI Detachment often doesn’t sound very positive. However if used appropriately, it can create far more meaningful connections. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #detachment #letgo #meditation #detached #mindfulness #detach #mindful #ego #control I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the commen...

Ways To Keep In Touch With Friends & Family: How Not To Lose Contact Despite People Being Busy 13.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/b84PxHU2_jQ It can be all too easy to fall out of touch. Technology can be a great help, but it also poses its own problems. Gladly though there are many ways to connect. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #connection #contact #loneliness #lockdown I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments sect...

'I’d Rather The Pain Of Stress Over The Boredom Of Meditation’... Really? How To Make It Less Boring 10.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/EjRmQ8Iz0Lc If you find meditation boring it could be a sign that an adjustment is needed in technique, or it could be an indicator that you could really do with the space it can give you because you’re used to being busy. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #meditation #boredom #boring #pain #restless #mindfulness #mindful I explore topi...

What To Do With A Busy Mind While Meditating (And How Trying To Calm It Can Make Things Worse) 08.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/czzuNPXHv8w It’s natural to want to calm a busy mind while meditating- after all isn’t that the point? However trying to do so can be counterproductive. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #meditation #busymind #thinking #overthinking #mindfulness #worry #stress I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the...

What Is Meditation Anyway? How To Determine What Approach Is Best (What To Look Out For + Avoid) 06.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/ZFnlX3SEicE JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores what Is meditation anyway? A reflection on intention and attention, and some ideas on how to determine what approach is best for you (and what to look out for and avoid). #bodymindself #meditation #mindfulness #attention #intention #piaget #equilibration #concrete #imaginary #now #focus I explore topics that you send in...

How NOT To Get To Sleep, And How To Get Better Rest Using The Opposite Of Effort 03.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/2gy8cMBVHMU It’s tempting to to get frustrated and use effort when you’re not sleeping. This video explores a holistic approach to getting a better night’s sleep. #bodymindself #sleep #rest #wellrested JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you...

Why It Makes Sense To Dress Well When Working From Home Alone 01.07.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/3sGyo2H4Dvw Do you get dressed up when working from home? Here’s why it mightn’t be a bad idea, even if you’re completely by yourself! JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #workingfromhome #lockdown #fashion #style #structure #routine I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments sectio...

Someone Frustrating You? Here’s What To Do (And How The Ancient Principle Of Ādhibhautika Matters) 29.06.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/Ilykd6XZD3I JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores how to not be #frustrated by others, considering three types of #suffering: Ādhyātmika (#embodiment), Ādhidaivika (#nature) & Ādhibhautika (living beings). I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share - it rea...

How To Focus Your Attention When Lots Of Things Need To Get Done (Using The Swedish Idea Of Lagom) 26.06.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/0UJezLkodIY Is it good to have lots of things on the go, or should I try to focus on just one really important thing? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing including practicing lagom (Swedish for ‘just the right amount’) and how you don't want to metaphorically prune your tree of activity too much or too little. #focus #prioritising #logom #...

Reengaging With The World Following Lockdown: What Will Make It Harder, And What Will Make It Easier 24.06.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/Gn_NH2RU35s JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. As many people reengage with their work, social lives and more following the lockdowns in many parts of the world, this video explores what not to do, and what to do, to ensure it goes well. #lockdown #reengaging #anxiety I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics...

I’m worried that I won’t be able to get back into the type of work I did before COVID-19... 22.06.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/BCXkZqWOGzA JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. What's the best thing to do if you're worried that you won’t be able to get back into the type of work you did before COVID-19 and are unsure what will happen next? This video looks at some options. What's your approach? Do share in the comments. I explore topics that you send in, so do ask...

How Acceptance Is A Critical Part Of Positive Change (And What To Do With Resistance To The Present) 19.06.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/H2-uWgHi9AU JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #Acceptance can be a scary word. Why would we even want to accept things we don’t like rather than change them? This #bodymindself video explores how they’re not mutually exclusive. I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you find the...

How To Be A Minimalist With Everything: Including Minimalism! Embracing Prioritising Over Reducing 17.06.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/LVDWi9s3heE JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #Minimalism seems like a great idea right? But where do you draw the line, and can having more #stuff sometimes create more #mentalspace? I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Sha...

How To Use Ego To Help The World (While Avoiding Being Egotistical, Or Having Low Self-Esteem) 15.06.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/5g0XYQGvub8 JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. What’s the role of ego? This #bodymindself video looks at how #ego can be repurposed in an #ecological way, and how tension between #egotism and #self-esteem can be reconciled. I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you find these id...

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Key Points When Considering Psychological Techniques To Help With Management 12.06.2020

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TmBj1VjHVas JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. This #bodymindself video explores the role of #breathing exercises and #meditation in managing rheumatoid #arthritis. What’s your experience? #pain #painmanagement #rheumatoidarthritis I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If...

I'm Being Healthy But My Partner Isn't! Here's What To Do (And What Not To Do...) 10.06.2020

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UiFUV6B7fsE JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores what to do (and what not to do) if you're being healthy, but your partner isn't! I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share - it really helps the channel to reach more people :-) To receive notific...

How To Find Out Where Your True Talents Lie (Identify Your Life Purpose) 08.06.2020

JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores how to find out where your true talents lie so that you can identify your life purpose and live your life more deliberately. I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share - it really helps the channel to reach more people :-) To receive notifications...

How To Be Decisive (Turns Out You Already Are) 05.06.2020

JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of decisiveness, good decision making and being in the driver's seat. I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share - it really helps the channel to reach more people :-) To receive notifications of new videos and live streams press Sub...

How To Deal With Anxiety (Opposite Strategy To What Many Try) 03.06.2020

Video here: https://youtu.be/wuf0Bv2qbaI JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores how to deal with anxiety, fear, stress and worry. Often we try to do the opposite of what's suggested in this video-we fight it. However by working with it and understanding it typically much more can be achieved. I explore topics that you send in, so do ask questions/suggest topics in the comments section! If you find...

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