DR AUDREY TANG
Chartered Psychologist | Award-Winning Author | Trainer
Positive psychology that's not just about wellbeing, but about learning to BE well
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Audrey Tang
- 6 days ago
- 7 min
Is the "milk of human kindness" going off?
Sometimes being kind is simply doing what is expected or agreed to...it's not about giving more than you have!
Audrey Tang
- Nov 18
- 4 min
Crisis fatigue and ways to manage
remember that while there really is magic in the (fresh) air, you need to experience it regularly to see lasting changes!
Audrey Tang
- Oct 21
- 3 min
De-stress at your desk
This article was adapted for The Metro
Only a couple of minutes to try and reclaim some headspace? Try the following exercises.
Audrey Tang
- Oct 13
- 10 min
Top training tips for inclusive learning
When it comes to training, the most important thing is to establish a “safe space” for everyone to contribute.
Audrey Tang
- Oct 12
- 4 min
6 ways to improve your empathy
Through empathy we can create a safe space for others to express themselves without judgment and without anyone “hijacking” how they feel.
Audrey Tang
- Oct 8
- 3 min
The worst decision to worry over-is the decision that's NOT even a decision!! (Decision making tips)
make sure it’s a decision you’re agonising over…not a problem you “think” is a decision.
Audrey Tang
- Sep 20
- 8 min
Informal Mindfulness: The benefits of an ancient practice in a modern world
Think about it - how often were you told to "concentrate" - and how often do you tell others to...and yet, it's something we never learned
Audrey Tang
- Aug 31
- 11 min
Wellbeing: Check. Why workplace wellbeing sessions don't work!
It doesn’t matter how many classes I teach, or health and wellbeing tools I arm you with if the organisation has a toxic environment!
Audrey Tang
- Aug 27
- 6 min
Shutting the door on imposter syndrome
"Despite outstanding accomplishments [those] with Imposter Phenomenon believe they are not bright & anyone who thinks so has been fooled."
Audrey Tang
- Jul 1
- 5 min
How to "Bounce back" from failure...and even bounce higher!
How to bounce back from failure...and bounce HIGHER! Elements of this piece are quoted in the Independent.
Audrey Tang
- Jun 8
- 8 min
Fighting Racism is about disempowering it
Remember, racism is like toilet humour – it’s functioning at the very lowest form of intelligence.
Audrey Tang
- Jun 2
- 5 min
Empathy, Sympathy or Projection!?
Empathy does not mean we need to take responsibility for others’ emotions or interpretations, but it is the key building block of compassion
Audrey Tang
- May 24
- 8 min
Use gratitude to pause the "hedonic treadmill"
We know ourselves that even if we have had the most wonderful evening, we “need a few days” to recover. Life is about balance.
Audrey Tang
- May 4
- 3 min
Adding drama into a crisis: Use these theatre tools to prompt self reflection
Not only does drama help for presentation, but there are a number of techniques that are wonderful starting points for self reflection
Audrey Tang
- Apr 26
- 6 min
The more varied the spectrum of life the better. Who wants "normal" anyway?
At some point psychology saw "not the norm" as something undesirable-that goes against my thinking, not just as a psychologist, but a person
Audrey Tang
- Apr 21
- 5 min
When teams are "well trained" - but unprepared!!
It's not simply "if you can see it, you can do it"...but rather "if you experience it, you have done it and you can do it again...better."
Audrey Tang
- Apr 19
- 4 min
If you can be anything...be kind, or be Batman...but ALSO be YOU!
A common mantra is – if you can be anything in the world be kind…or be batman…I prefer – if you can be anything in the world - be YOU
Audrey Tang
- Apr 8
- 5 min
Hey "new normal" - how about we rebalance "work-life" with the addition of "play"?
happiness is not a goal - it's a state you can choose any time you wish (at work, and in life) - if you need a little help, play might do it
Audrey Tang
- Mar 16
- 6 min
If we stop thinking in "either or" terms, perhaps we CAN, together, have it all!
I focus on building you up. It is where I am skilled and it is where I am of greatest benefit to others. It is up to you where you direct it
Audrey Tang
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Be honest with your strengths & weaknesses to grow
When it comes to resilience, being aware of your strengths and your support network becomes part of managing the threats or weaknesses
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