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What kind of person does that?! (Self compassion in practice!)

Audrey Tang

4 days ago
5 min

What kind of person does that?! (Self compassion in practice!)

Self compassion because the person who DOES have to like me...is the one that has to live with me...ME!!

Audrey Tang

Jul 14
11 min

How to make friends as an adult

Healthy, long term friendships are mutual. ALL parties shoulder the work.

Does being told "I know you so well" wind you up?

Audrey Tang

Jun 10
5 min

Does being told "I know you so well" wind you up?

we are organic, changing beings - so even if we "know" anything it is at a snapshot in time

Fighting Racism is about disempowering it

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

Manage your expectations for healthier relationships

Audrey Tang

May 27
5 min

Manage your expectations for healthier relationships

Hamlet said "there is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so". He may as well have been talking about expectations&how we manage them

It takes two...to communicate effectively

Audrey Tang

May 18
5 min

It takes two...to communicate effectively

social interaction is good for our health - so make the best of each one!

We need to talk about "Toxic Positivity"

Audrey Tang

May 17
5 min

We need to talk about "Toxic Positivity"

Toxic positivity, strangely enough, is something all of us might engage in without realising, often because it comes from a place of love...

Leaving lockdown anxiety? Try focusing on improving social interactions instead.

Audrey Tang

May 12
3 min

Leaving lockdown anxiety? Try focusing on improving social interactions instead.

if you’re anxious about leaving lockdown, focus less on “managing it” & instead in the skills (all under your control!) to rock interacting

Give a little love and it all comes back to you: quick positivity hack

Audrey Tang

Apr 23
3 min

Give a little love and it all comes back to you: quick positivity hack

Sending a genuine compliment, or giving heartfelt praise and appreciation to someone often causes a ripple effect

A psychological road-map out of lockdown

Audrey Tang

Mar 25
6 min

A psychological road-map out of lockdown

Many people surprisingly have expressed mixed feelings about socialising again, about getting busy

The most effective phrase to move forward "What can I do that will help best right now?"

Audrey Tang

Mar 23
4 min

The most effective phrase to move forward "What can I do that will help best right now?"

it is ok to fear or worry, that often has loss of love at the root. But, do not let those feelings paralyse you. You can still GIVE love

A simple affirmation to avoid self-righteousness

Audrey Tang

Mar 1
4 min

A simple affirmation to avoid self-righteousness

when we are let down, or put out in some way, an automatic negative thought may well be "Is it (because of) me?!"

Clear communication: one of the best ways to establish - and rebuild trust in organisations

Audrey Tang

Feb 28
6 min

Clear communication: one of the best ways to establish - and rebuild trust in organisations

If you are a person of integrity, then a breach of trust is often not even your fault, but the problem can end up on your lap.

Ask people what THEY want, and assert your role in relation to that

Audrey Tang

Jan 20
4 min

Ask people what THEY want, and assert your role in relation to that

Being explicit with your wants is helpful for two reasons: You both know the realistic starting point You can decide on your input

Helplessness in one area, doesn't mean helplessness in all - don't let your emotions overwhelm you

Audrey Tang

Jan 8
6 min

Helplessness in one area, doesn't mean helplessness in all - don't let your emotions overwhelm you

Whatever you are going through – it is your emotional & mental fortitude that will give you the push to keep going.

We're not in the same boat - we're in the same storm...find hope in, and be hope for - others

Audrey Tang

Jan 5
4 min

We're not in the same boat - we're in the same storm...find hope in, and be hope for - others

It 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.

5 tips to get out of "survival mode" and start to thrive.

Audrey Tang

Jan 4
8 min

5 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

Helping aging parents who just "don't want to be a bother"

Audrey Tang

Jan 3
7 min

Helping 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.

In a time of crisis, ask first "How will this response help"?

Audrey Tang

Dec 29, 2020
6 min

In 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

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DR AUDREY TANG
Chartered Psychologist | Award-Winning Author | Wellbeing Expert

FEATURED POSTS

Book Review: Book Therapy by Jordi Nadal

How to "Bounce back" from failure...and even bounce higher!

Unlock your inner adventurer at home

All Articles

What kind of person does that?! (Self compassion in practice!)

How to make friends as an adult

Does being told "I know you so well" wind you up?

Fighting Racism is about disempowering it

Empathy, Sympathy or Projection!?

Manage your expectations for healthier relationships

It takes two...to communicate effectively

We need to talk about "Toxic Positivity"

Leaving lockdown anxiety? Try focusing on improving social interactions instead.

Give a little love and it all comes back to you: quick positivity hack

A psychological road-map out of lockdown

The most effective phrase to move forward "What can I do that will help best right now?"

A simple affirmation to avoid self-righteousness

Clear communication: one of the best ways to establish - and rebuild trust in organisations

Ask people what THEY want, and assert your role in relation to that

Helplessness in one area, doesn't mean helplessness in all - don't let your emotions overwhelm you

We're not in the same boat - we're in the same storm...find hope in, and be hope for - others

5 tips to get out of "survival mode" and start to thrive.

Helping aging parents who just "don't want to be a bother"

In a time of crisis, ask first "How will this response help"?

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