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Self-Esteem: Is it Elusive?

Psychology ONE Self Esteem

Most people have heard of self-esteem; how we feel about ‘who we are’.  It is more than being confident, as confidence can relate to specific qualities rather than our thoughts about our value as a human.  There is little doubt that self-esteem is an essential factor in our happiness; positive self-esteem helps us to achieve, […]

Sleeeeeeep – how to get it.

Psychology ONE Insomnia

We’ve all been there – tossing and turning, not being able to get comfortable, checking the time, worrying about getting enough sleep for the next day.  A bad night’s sleep leaves us feeling irritable and struggling to focus.  It may be because we have something important or stressful to do the next day, like getting […]

Are you ok? The importance of Social Support.

Psychology ONE Social Support

Last week, on Thursday, was RUOK day, an initiative of Gavin Larkin which started in 2009.  The purpose of RUOK day is to connect people, particularly those who are socially isolated, encouraging us to check-in on each other, and consequently reduce the risk of suicide.  Gavin lost his own father to suicide in 1996 and […]