A psychologist's take on world events, life, happiness and the human condition
Are you a people-pleaser, go-getter or sociopath?
What’s your disapproval personality type? If I told you it’s possible to learn to tolerate criticism and disapproval, would you want to?
A fascinating exposition of resilience, from the habit of people-pleasing to psychopathy in global politics.
A playlist to calm you down and cheer you up
The author of Shrink Wrap
I was born and raised in the UK. But I’m OK now.
My dad had Asperger’s and my mother was an East German escapee. Mine was a difficult upbringing, but easier than theirs…
Why are some people reporting depression and anxiety associated with Covid?
Covid seems to trigger profound mood effects in some people. Why might this be so?
The explanation is likely to be something that we already understand about the brain and immune system from observing other diseases.
Why seeing the world through a Victim’s eye is hard to change, and what you can do about it
Stuck in a disempowering victim mindset? Feel like people are working against you or not giving you the support you want? Or dealing with someone like this?
This remarkably wise advice from Shrink Wrap guest writer Tana Saler could be exactly what you need.
We are not wired to understand exponential growth - here's why
If you place one grain of rice on the first square of a chessboard, two on the second, four on the third, and so on, how many grains will be on the 64th square?
The answer knocks most people’s socks off. Here’s a short explanation of what I’m calling COVID-19 dyscalculia.
Therapy from the comfort of your own home
Just a reminder that you can access psychological counselling remotely via PsychCam video conferencing, from anywhere in the world.