Beyond Positive Thinking: How To Engineer A Lasting Mindset Shift
Reading Time: 8 minutesPositive thinking is often portrayed as a cure-all, but it’s not. We need to go beyond positive thinking and towards a mindset shift
Theory
Welcome to the theory category archive. Here you’ll find all the articles that have been indexed as discussing a theory.
Here you’ll find articles where I discuss a range of psychological theories. For example, positive psychology and harm reduction.
How To Do It Stupid To Build Unstoppable Momentum
Reading Time: 5 minutesSometimes we’re too smart for our own good, and that can sabotage us. Every now and then, the best approach is to do it stupid to get started
Normal Accident Theory: Why Do We Struggle To Accept Mistakes?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Normal Accident Theory was designed to explain how accidents can happen in complex systems, but guess what else is complex? Us
‘Good Vibes Only’: The Harmful Side Of Toxic Positivity
Reading Time: 9 minutesPositivity and positive psychology have been hijacked to become toxic positivity, and this harmful version of positivity is being sold to us
Investing In Yourself: The Amazing Power Of Consistent Self-Care
Reading Time: 8 minutesThere is nothing selfish/wasteful about investing in yourself, and one of the best ways to do that, believe it or not, is through self-care
How Living With The Feeling Of Being Lost Leaves You Vulnerable
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe feeling of being lost is an unpleasant feeling, but one we’ll all likely experience at some point. But how can this make you vulnerable?
Don’t Be A Dick: The Excellent Philosophy For Good Well-being
Reading Time: 5 minutesDon’t Be A Dick are words to live by, thanks to Wil Wheaton. It’s also a philosophy and an international day: Don’t Be A Dick Day 29th July
The Interesting Applications Of Chaos Theory On Our Wellbeing
Reading Time: 5 minutesI love chaos theory, and I’ve been thinking of ways to apply it to mental health since I read James Gleick’s book. Here are my musings on it
Being Proactive And Problem-solving Your Worries Away
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs someone who embraces the scientific method, problem-solving is an important wellbeing skill to have in your toolbox. Here’s how to use it
Nudge Theory: Self-nudging Our Way To Better Wellbeing
Reading Time: 9 minutesNudge Theory has been having its moment in the spotlight recently. But what if I told you that it has self-care applications?