#bodymindself

Binary thinking is where you put things into simple boxes: good/bad, healthy/unhealthy, friend/enemy etc. Non-binary thinking is where you empy out all those boxes and find ways of ordering their contents that are a little more flexible, nuanced and that can reveal previously hidden qualities and opportunities. Why not give it a go? :-) JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #nonbinarythinking #mindset Video: https://youtu.be/GyceJugufWo If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Sometimes you inherit friends- but sometimes you don’t. Because of a change in circumstances, a move, or growing apart it might be time to make some new friends. But how? This episode explores the mindset and practical steps you can take to improve your social life. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #friends #makefriends Video: https://youtu.be/eSIAcXl-C24 If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

When we were only making the occasional video call, it didn’t matter that much. Now that we’re doing it more often, having poor technique in how you setup and engage in video calls can really add up in terms of exhaustion and strain. This episode offers some practical tips to upgrade your approach. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #zoom #videocalls Video: https://youtu.be/_PyYxo_C-0I If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Is it wrong to want to be liked? Not at all, but there are definitely better and worse ways of going about it. This episode explores how to align your motivation and approach so that you develop naturally better relationships. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #likeable #relationships Video: https://youtu.be/KqKRzpQAzLM If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Bullying can be a very challenging and destructive experience. Always get help, and this episode will explore some practical ways to gain perspective and move forward positively (with some lessons learnt from zombie films no less). JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #bullying #strength Video: https://youtu.be/vEUm-CANu0k If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

There is something intuitive about working to achieve something that matters- and what could matter more than happiness? However, there is also something intuitive about just being, and embracing a more naturally occurring form of satisfaction. This episode explores the role of action in happiness. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #happiness #wellness Video: https://youtu.be/LxBkmVP6TV0 If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

It was great to chat with Rachael Ryan on 98FM #SaturdaySocial about 5 ways to manage yet another lockdown. Sometimes what works the first time doesn't work as well the third time! You can read the 5 tips and get more resources here: https://jfl.com/x/5-practical-tips-to-get-your-through-lockdown-3-0-98fm/ #bodymindself #lockdown #wellbeing JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Trapped at the crossroads of multiple options? It can be tricky. And, when you go to move forward down a path, you may get a flashforward of what could go wrong. This episode explores ways to gain greater clarity to help progress down the least worst path. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #decisive #clarity Video: https://youtu.be/yXP4ikissRo If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Somewhat ironically, lots of people feel alone. The pandemic has made this worse for many. This episode explores some ways to connect with others despite the obstacles. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #loneliness #connection Video: https://youtu.be/3PNgMnj0odM If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Looking for a life of ease and even boredom, where each moment is less eventful than the one before? No? Then try starting a business! This episode explores ways to start a business (or adapt your existing business) during a pandemic. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #business #startup Video: https://youtu.be/zsZWgOu9S10 If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

One of the hardest parts of the past year, for many of us, has been the uncertainty. While dealing with challenges can be hard, it can become that much harder when there is conflicting advice, people following different standards, and when we’re not sure what to expect. This episode explores how to find your own certainty. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #uncertainty #pandemic Video: https://youtu.be/e5qT_J9fk4k If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Sometimes there are obvious reasons for how we’re feeling, and other times it’s not clear where the feelings have come from. Is it realistic to think we can overcome anxiety, or do we need to just learn to manage it better? Should we fight or befriend it, and can it actually be useful? Anxiety unpacked. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #anxiety #stress Video: https://youtu.be/hzIBwqbUp2o If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

The past year has not gone as virtually anyone planned. What to do with the feelings that might be stirred by having missed dreams and ambitions that you had planned? This episode explores some ways to make sense of it all, to feel more fulfilled and to gather strength to keep moving forward positively. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #pandemic #covid Video: https://youtu.be/2dAH3-7VFq4 If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Is being present something that we can achieve instantly, or does it need to be worked up to? Some practical tips on how to be present in the midst of the interruptions of day to day life. Stay tuned to the end for a bonus tip on how to make sure you’re not thinking about being present, rather than actually being present! JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #mindfulness #presence Video: https://youtu.be/gF0bWVfs5-I If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Link: Ambiguity video couple of mins in Driving anxiety is a lot more common than many people who experience it realise. This episode explores some practical tips to help respond to it. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #driving #anxiety Video: https://youtu.be/YYnOB6Mf3kg If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Should we be more vulnerable? Is it beneficial to be more open, or is it just a risk that’s not worth taking? An exploration of vulnerability: when and how to go about it. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #vulnerability #openness Video: https://youtu.be/ZSmhGpdTPxw If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

While many of us don’t like being told what to do, there can be moments where we get lost in confusion and ambiguity and would welcome a bit of direction. Some reflections on how to find certainty in uncertainty. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #ambiguity #control Video: https://youtu.be/DxEveTDDepY If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Looking for some tips on how to diplomatically manage your family gettogether? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) chats with @RachaelRyan123 #SaturdaySocial @98FM about how to navigate the holiday season. While it can be great, many find it #stressful- what to speak of during a #pandemic. We explore some practical psychological tips. Aired Saturday 12th December 2020. https://www.98fm.com/podcasts/98fms-saturday-social/tips-on-how-to-navigate-this-covid-christmas-with-your-family If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Many of us have a strained relationship with our imaginations. Sometimes they’re on overdrive, and not necessarily focused on what we want. And other times we seem to lack creativity in moments when we need it. Some ideas here on how to have better ideas. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #imagination #creativity Video: https://youtu.be/rxn9xClyNsQ If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.

Gladly studying is more about quality than quantity. That doesn’t mean that time doesn’t need to be invested, but there definitely are better and worse ways to learn—this episode explores. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #study #exams Video: https://youtu.be/gTItwD6-xqw If you find these ideas valuable do Like, Subscribe and Share. You can contribute questions, topic suggestions and share your experience in the Comments or using #bodymindself on social media. Check out https://jfl.com for lots more content. Important: Wellbeing is very individual, and what fits well for one person may not for someone else. The ideas explored here are for informational use only. Always first contact a specialist for personalised assessment and advice.