Mandy Kloppers – Psychologist (CBT) – Global Online Therapy
Somatic awareness has progressed greatly in the last century, especially in the west. This can be seen in the increased focus on physical fitness and health, from yoga to athletics to dieting. While these techniques are a good way to focus one’s attention, most mental health specialists are quick to point out that self-awareness does not end at the surface. …
What is the best way to change human behavior? Many people in western society believe it takes a firm hand. Programs like “tough love” became buzzwords in the latter half of the last century, and many people still cling to this method, especially given American society’s emphasis on personal responsibility. However, psychology and neuroscience take umbrage with this approach because …
When a stunningly beautiful person walks into a room, people don’t just notice their beauty. In many cases, people are in awe of the confidence they possess. Confidence is attractive, and anyone can possess it. The key is to believe it for yourself. If you’ve experienced some setbacks or tough times, it’s not uncommon to feel like you could use …
Female students suffering the most – with anxiety peaking at 14-15 years old 1 December 2021: The inaugural global student survey by leading global maths EdTech, Cuemath, reveals anxiety about maths in the UK is the highest in the world, and that girls are more stressed than boys. Key findings The UK has the most negative perception towards maths; Female …
There is no key definition to what beauty is, as much as some parts of society and some people might make it seem so. We have a widespread problem of how we make people feel about themselves if they do not fit cultural norms of beauty and this can have a profound effect on their self-esteem and mental health. If …
Test Your Self Esteem How highly do you think of yourself? Do you regularly boost yourself by considering all your good points? Our level of self-esteem affects every part of our lives. What we tell ourselves internally (our inner dialogue) influences how we behave as well as how we communicate, verbally and non-verbally, with others.Our inner world mirrors our outer …
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That inspirational saying has been around for years, but it’s so often easier said than done. Going through difficult times or having to deal with a major life event you never thought would happen can make it hard to “get going” anywhere. Tough times tend to happen when you’re least …
Walking alone at night can often feel unsafe, especially if you live in the city. Some people try to avoid going outside when it gets dark, but that can be incredibly restrictive. In winter, the nights draw in quicker and the light can fade even before you’ve left work. Everyone, at least once, will have to walk home alone at …
Poor mental health is becoming almost as pervasive a problem as Covid itself as a result of this pandemic. With more and more people experiencing traumatic losses, loneliness and unexpected shifts in their lives, it is no surprise that debilitating illnesses such as depression and anxiety are on the rise. To compound the issue, as Ellen Baker, a wellness writer at …
When people talk about getting into a car accident, the damages addressed are often physical. More often than not, no one will talk about the trauma victims have to go through when involved in a car accident. The sad thing about this is, getting compensation can be difficult. Many people will concentrate on the hospital bills of victims and yet …