Audrey Tang4 days ago4 minAsk people what THEY want, and assert your role in relation to thatBeing explicit with your wants is helpful for two reasons: You both know the realistic starting point You can decide on your input
Audrey TangJan 86 minHelplessness in one area, doesn't mean helplessness in all - don't let your emotions overwhelm youWhatever you are going through – it is your emotional & mental fortitude that will give you the push to keep going.
Audrey TangJan 54 minWe're not in the same boat - we're in the same storm...find hope in, and be hope for - othersIt is not a case of schadenfreude, but a shared understanding that we are all going through this right now - BE that "hope" for each other.
Audrey TangJan 48 min5 tips to get out of "survival mode" and start to thrive.You do best for others, by looking after yourself. Self care is not what makes us selfish, it is what ensures we are at our peak for others
Audrey TangJan 37 minHelping aging parents who just "don't want to be a bother"To anyone with whom this resonates - you're not alone, you're a good person, and all you can do is your best at whatever is in your power.
Audrey TangDec 29, 20206 minIn a time of crisis, ask first "How will this response help"? this is as much a personal request as a professional one if you are part of someone's support network - always ask yourself before reacting
Audrey TangDec 15, 20205 minPretty little lies: Why I don't get involved in "Other people's psychodramas" no matter what you tell yourself, it doesn't remove the gravity your behaviour may have had on yourself - or on others.
Audrey TangNov 18, 20204 minWhy we need to set our own boundaries and how gratitude can helpWhen we want something, we value it more than all the other things in its context.
Audrey TangNov 10, 20204 min5 helpful tips when asking for help!I write a lot about the importance of asking for help, but thought I should take a quick look at how one might go about doing it.
Audrey TangNov 9, 20204 minSelf care is about self respect...and NEEDS to be self "ish"Learning self-compassion – seeing value in your actions & words, not least because they have an impact on others is as much about respect...
Audrey TangNov 5, 20206 minI don't...Dealing with the psychological effects of a postponed weddingI gave comments to "Hitched" regarding cancellation of weddings during the first Lockdown - they still offer support.
Audrey TangOct 21, 20204 minLost love in the time of lockdown. 5 Question relationship auditWas lockdown's “pause button” on your routine an opportunity to reconnect or realise the "routine" was the paper over cracks?
Audrey TangOct 17, 20205 minFriends are not your marketing minions!You cannot judge people by the amount of interaction they have with YOUR pet projects!!
Audrey TangOct 16, 20204 min"Don't tell anyone but..." The sharing of a secret - greatest gift AND greatest abuse of trust.While gossip may be a form of bonding - it attracts only those who, simply, wish to bond over gossip.
Audrey TangOct 14, 20205 minCelebrate the do-er in you - just be mindful who you do it forwe can get so focused on "doing" we neglect the other elements of success - being and loving which re-energise us
Audrey TangOct 13, 20207 minAmigos para siempre? Friends for life or just for now?A true “for life”, or “good” connection (in a friendship or relationship) is hard to find
Audrey TangSep 24, 20205 minForgive not for them, but for youRevenge "...is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die." (Ghezzi, 1980).
Audrey TangSep 9, 20204 minControl has no place in love nor friendship If you find you are putting in all of the effort and all you are getting in return is someone's company...I urge to to ask yourself how mu
Audrey TangSep 2, 20206 minLet's hear it for the introverts!First of all, I need to make this clear - I am an introvert. Yes, I have an active social media profile which screams of self-promotion w...
Audrey TangJul 12, 20204 minI can't be the friend you want me to be right now: Lessons post lockdownIf you have ever questioned why people don't seem to see the "real you" anymore - lockdown may have given you a welcome break