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Positive Psychology
Explore strength-based mental health and wellbeing through self-reflection, personal strengths, and self-awareness. Our research-backed blogs delve into the science of reflection, resilience, and positive change—offering insights on navigating challenges, understanding your mind, and exploring new perspectives. With practical strategies and deeper reflections, these blogs invite you to think differently about your mental wellbeing.


Anxiety or Intuition? Learning to Tell the Difference
Anxiety or Intuition? Learning to Tell the Difference
Anxiety and intuition can feel surprisingly similar—but they come from very different places. This blog explores how to tell them apart by tuning in to your body’s signals, building awareness, and making choices that support both safety and growth.

Matthew Hallam
2 days ago4 min read
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When Safety Feels Stuck: Recognising Protective Patterns That No Longer Serve
When Safety Feels Stuck:
We all have patterns that once helped us feel safe - but over time, those same patterns can start to hold us back. This blog explores how protective habits form, why they’re hard to change, and how to gently move forward when safety starts to feel like stuckness.

Matthew Hallam
May 74 min read
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Understanding Self-Medication Patterns: Beyond Quick Fixes
Research reveals how self-medication patterns start as self-care attempts. Understanding this helps create sustainable positive change.

Matthew Hallam
Apr 304 min read
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Supporting Someone with Anxiety: Understanding the Balance of Care
"Research shows the power of balanced support - being present while letting others find their path helps create lasting positive change.

Matthew Hallam
Apr 234 min read
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Breaking Free From Anxiety Patterns: What Current Understanding Tells Us
New research shows how understanding our protective patterns creates pathways for change, while respecting our need for safety.

Matthew Hallam
Apr 164 min read
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The Comfort Zone Paradox: Understanding Growth and Safety in Anxiety
Growth happens at the edge of comfort, not in overwhelming challenge. Research reveals how balancing safety and small steps creates lasting

Matthew Hallam
Apr 94 min read
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Understanding Your Brain's Protective Patterns: What Science Tells Us
Your brain's protective system keeps you safe, but sometimes works overtime in modern life.

Matthew Hallam
Apr 54 min read
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Navigating the Mind: Unveiling the Dual Process Model of the Human Brain
The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It balances rapid responses and deliberate thought to navigate life efficiently. This balance...

Matthew Hallam
Jan 194 min read
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Rethinking Retirement: A Psychological Perspective on Life’s “Third Act”
Retirement is frequently seen as the conclusion of a career, but what if we viewed it as a new beginning? A period not for retreat but...

Natalia Cajide
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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Reflective Practices: Unlock Better Wellbeing Through Curiosity
Reflective practices and self-awareness are crucial for promoting wellbeing. Through self-reflection, individuals can understand their...

Matthew Hallam
Sep 8, 20246 min read
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