https://www.seechanges.co.uk My thoughts and views on psychological and emotional issues, current affairs, music, food, health and well-being (physical and mental), as well as inspirational quotes. To make you think, provoke discussion, promote the importance of self-acceptance and show how therapy can help on that journey. https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/md/dmip/dms3rep/multi/stairs-fog.jpg https://www.seechanges.co.uk https://www.seechanges.co.uk/do-opposites-attract Can relationships last when we are involved with somebody who appears to be our opposite? Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:14:59 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/do-opposites-attract complementary,personality,attraction,opposite,conflict,philosophy,morals,humour,agreement,relationships thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/body-fascism Let's stop abusing people becasue of their appearance Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:57:21 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/body-fascism obesity,overweight,criticism,self-acceptance,blame,bullying,pressure,diet,eating,compassion thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/having-real-conversations Learn to listen and acknowledge Sun, 15 Sep 2019 17:33:09 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/having-real-conversations talk,listen,two-way,caring,interest,share,kindness,conversation,art,learning,self-awareness thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/self-compassion Life can be better when we learn to stop constantly criticising ourselves Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:34:38 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/self-compassion self-love,confidence,undermining,criticism,self-care,child-like,perfect,imperfect,human,compassion,understanding,forgiveness thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/change-perspective We can never change anythig if we don't first change the way we see the world Sun, 01 Sep 2019 21:45:51 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/change-perspective einstein,skyscraper,change,problems,self-inflicted,punishment,release,perspective,positions,flexibility,openness,self-reflection thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/does-travel-broaden-the-mind A discussion of whether travel is the only, or even the best, way to learn new ideas. Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:14:21 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/does-travel-broaden-the-mind travel,open,learning,culture,prejudice,closed,experiences,comfort,custom,familiar,exploration thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/is-modern-life-too-fast Would we benefit from slowing down? Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:46:38 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/is-modern-life-too-fast stress,speed,slower,pace,anxiety,enjoyment,relax,choice,freedom thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/self-awareness Would your life benefit from a little self-examination? Sun, 04 Aug 2019 11:22:50 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/self-awareness self-awareness,exploration,understanding,responsibility,shame,embarrassment thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/experience-vs-memory Which is more important for our happiness - experience, or the memory of it? Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:52:09 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/experience-vs-memory memory,experience,daniel,kahnemen,self-awareness,happiness,well-being thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/life-is-now Is it worth spending so long deciding about a coffee table? Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:52:02 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/life-is-now coffee,table,delay,grief,perspective,impermanence,change,attitude thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/don-t-follow-your-passion It could be bad advice to "follow your passion" Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:40:57 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/don-t-follow-your-passion thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/living-in-limbo Let go of trying to control your life and relax Sat, 06 Jul 2019 08:58:04 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/living-in-limbo control,uncertainty,stress,flexibility,relax,calm,well-being thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/bad-moods-are-good The benefits of sadness Sat, 06 Jul 2019 08:57:54 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/bad-moods-are-good thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/change-your-life-embrace-change Fighting change and the inevitable causes stress Sun, 23 Jun 2019 17:08:10 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/change-your-life-embrace-change thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/normal Does it matter if you're "normal"? Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:58:25 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/normal thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/hindsight Beware of hindsight bias Sun, 02 Jun 2019 16:28:07 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/hindsight thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/communication-breakdown Information becomes distorted when we don't communicate, listen and hear properly Sun, 26 May 2019 17:38:10 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/communication-breakdown thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/wishful-thinking When does positive thinking translate as wishful thinking? Sun, 19 May 2019 11:31:00 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/wishful-thinking thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/empaths What is the Empath personality? Sun, 19 May 2019 11:27:36 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/empaths narcissists,empaths,good,evil,problems,recognition,understanding,listening thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/good-vs-bad What are good and bad? Sun, 05 May 2019 11:14:53 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/good-vs-bad good,bad,fortune,yinyang,balance,evil,win,lose thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/procrastination Why Are Some of Us So Indecisive? Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:54:21 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/procrastination decisions,wavering,genetic,help thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/being-organised Is it a good idea to be organised? Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:14:31 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/being-organised mess,organisation,control thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/betrayal Is betrayal part of being human? Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:44:19 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/betrayal betrayed,abandoned,rejected,lost,hurt,recovery,hope,acceptance,coping thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/don-t-accept-poor-service Do we get the service we deserve? Sun, 07 Apr 2019 07:18:05 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/don-t-accept-poor-service complaints,service,responsibility,acceptance,action,expectations thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-discomfort-of-therapy Therapy is not an easy choice, but it's worth the pain Tue, 02 Apr 2019 18:00:25 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-discomfort-of-therapy therapy,difficult,challenge,benefits,improvement thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/what-will-your-legacy-be Is leaving a legacy important to you? And what will it be? Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:14:15 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/what-will-your-legacy-be obsession,immortality,remembrance,sacrifice,vanity thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/change Accepting life as change is essential for our mental health Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:49:41 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/change change,new,coping,inevitability,control thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/isolation-the-dream-killer If you don't communicate to others what you want and need, how can they know and help? Sun, 10 Mar 2019 09:32:53 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/isolation-the-dream-killer loneliness,separation,fear,rejection,self-promotion,failure,disappointment,others thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/how-to-deal-with-unreasonable-people Is it you or is it them? Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:48:56 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/how-to-deal-with-unreasonable-people moaning,complaining,unreasonable,undermining,narcissism,victimhood,responsibility thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/fear-of-rejection The fear of rejection is instinctive and protective - learn how to cope Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:45:19 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/fear-of-rejection reflex,protection,rejection,self-delusion,instinct,relationships,vulnerability,self-discovery thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/self-acceptance the importance of self-acceptance vs self-esteem Mon, 18 Feb 2019 18:02:26 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/self-acceptance self-acceptance,self-esteem,acknowledgment,failings,shortcomings,humanity,imperfection thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/money-worries Coping with money worries and the stress of debt Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:34:01 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/money-worries stress,anxiety,debt,money,happiness,fear,jobs thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-pursuit-of-happiness What is happiness and how can we make ourselves feel better? Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:15:26 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-pursuit-of-happiness understanding,happiness,self-knowledge,techniques,tips,gratitude,appreciation thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-art-of-listening-properly Are you guilty of not listening properly to others? Sat, 26 Jan 2019 19:06:20 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-art-of-listening-properly listening,hearing,interruption,rudeness,understanding,quietness,self-absorption,learning,helping thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/emotional-resilience How we cope with life events is a measure of our emotional resilience, but we can make ourselves stronger Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:28:16 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/emotional-resilience resilience,coping,illness,illusion,reality,prediction,mindfulness,self-awareness,acceptance thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/resolutions-wavering Why do we prefer to follow the advice of others than trust our own instincts? Sat, 12 Jan 2019 09:45:58 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/resolutions-wavering diet,lifestyle.,carbs,advice,instincts,self-belief,health,fitness thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-secret-life-of-cows Book Review Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:08:26 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-secret-life-of-cows reading,animals,cows,relationships,kindness thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/persistence The underestimated art of keeping going when it's tough Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:08:24 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/persistence persistence,learning,mistakes,resolutions,change,success thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/anthropomorphism Are Animals Capable of Feelings? Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:56:30 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/anthropomorphism animals,affection,characteristics,humanising,love,care,benefits thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/comfort-food Why comfort food can be good for you... Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:56:26 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/comfort-food food,nostalgia,comforting,belonging,pleasure,associations,relaxing thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-beauty-of-gradual-change Gradual vs Sudden Change Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:10:35 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-beauty-of-gradual-change mindfulness,success,failure,change,self-love,life thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-rise-of-narcissism Why do scientists believe that narcissism is on the increase? Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:06:05 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/the-rise-of-narcissism narcissism,self-love,selfishness,self-absorption,cruelty,uncaring thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/change-your-mind Why do we find it so difficult to persuade others or change our own minds, even when ideas are out-dated or causing harm? Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:43:56 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/change-your-mind embarrassment,change,choices,confidence,negotiation,acceptance thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/addiction-the-reality Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:07:21 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/addiction-the-reality addiction,support,drugs,drink,cigarettes,pills,connection,depression,anxiety,change thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/introvert-vs-extravert How important is it to understand whether you are an introvert or extravert? It could be that you are really neither, but an ambivert instead. Sun, 04 Nov 2018 08:59:38 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/introvert-vs-extravert introvert,extravert,ambivert,acceptance,popularity,majority,culture,self-knowledge,personality-type thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/when-did-compromise-become-a-dirty-word The modern way of thinking seems to suggest that compromise is a bad thing, that by compromising we're giving in to others' wishes and demands. That's not how I see it - I believe that compromise is an art which everybody could benefit from learning and developing. Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:07:37 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/when-did-compromise-become-a-dirty-word compromise,negotiation,understanding,collaboration,change,learning,tolerance,development thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/are-we-all-hypocrites How the human brain is incapable of noticing those contradictions in our lives, and whether we can do anything about it Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:26:27 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/are-we-all-hypocrites hypocrisy,contradiction,change,awareness,self-blame,tolerance,understanding thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/what-constitutes-a-lifestyle-change How helpful are "lifestyle" articles? Do they only succeed in making us feel inadequate? What is a "lifestyle" anyway? Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:16:01 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/what-constitutes-a-lifestyle-change depression,lifestyle,change,right,wrong,coping thumbnail https://www.seechanges.co.uk/do-you-like-receiving-advice Sometimes we know that others mean well, we know that what they're saying makes sense, but we just don't want to listen - why? If you'd like to know a bit more read on, then click on the link to read Oliver Burkeman - he's usually excellent value if you're looking for a pragmatic, amusing and compassionate approach to our day-to-day emotional dilemmas. Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:03:51 GMT https://www.seechanges.co.uk/do-you-like-receiving-advice Advice,help,acceptance,anxiety,inadequacy,imperfection,talking thumbnail