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
- Nov 19
- 6 min
Forgiveness is about clearing space for YOU to thrive
The time to forgive is when you are ready...but be aware of the impact resentment can have & its effect on our ability to thrive
Audrey Tang
- Nov 16
- 4 min
Making the most of "alone time"
Finding time for yourself can re-energise you for when you cannot escape a social event - and when feeling good, you might even enjoy it!
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
- Sep 30
- 6 min
So, is "love at first sight" real? (Sort of...)
Long term relationships take work from both parties – if you have chosen wisely – all you’re really doing is continuing to make that choice
Audrey Tang
- Aug 27
- 4 min
Are you "skin hungry"? The benefits of touch and how we can incorporate them
Are you "skin hungry" - do you need more "touch" in your life? Here are the benefits and ways we can incorporate more, even on our own.
Audrey Tang
- Aug 19
- 17 min
Dealing with toxic friendships
Toxic friendships: Sometimes the question is not "How do I make this work?" but "SHOULD I be making this work at all!?"
Audrey Tang
- Aug 13
- 5 min
Getting back with an ex?
Should I get back with an ex? There is no right or wrong answer, but the decision needs to be considered on a number of elements
Audrey Tang
- Aug 2
- 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.
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
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 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
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!
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...
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
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
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
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
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?!"
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