First Psychology blog

With our fast-paced lives, there's a tendency to focus on chasing our goals while typically being more critical than kind to ourselves. More often than not, we struggle to establish clear boundaries between a work-life balance, and this may result in burnout or a decline in mental health and wellbeing. It also means we may miss out on fully appreciating the small moments of happiness and success in life. That is where positive psychology comes in! Positive psychology is an evidence-based movement that is founded on the study of understanding how to achieve 'optimal human functioning' – the best possible state that facilitates the greatest opportunity to thrive. The aim of positive psychology is to enhance your individual personal potential and improve wellbeing by promoting the positive elements of life. The benefits of positive psychology  It creates an optimistic outlook and attitude to life.  It improves self-esteem.  It helps develop resilience towards adversity....

This time of year - a few days into a fresh new year - is a time when our attention often focuses on our resolutions for the next twelve months. They usually centre on the things we’d like to change in our lives – eat less, exercise more, or stop smoking… This year, we’re challenging you to think a bit differently. Rather than empty resolutions that bear no resemblance to where you have been, how far you have come, or where you want to go, we want you to spend some quality time reviewing what has happened to you over the course of the past twelve months – and use the insight you uncover to develop a meaningful plan for the year that lies ahead. Ask yourself questions such as: What parts of the year did I particularly enjoy? When did I feel challenged? When did I feel overwhelmed? By looking constructively, you can plan yourself a year that fulfils you and gives you the stretch you need to grow. We wouldn’t think twice about taking the time to reflect after we’d c...