#bodymindself by jfl.com

Understanding Fears & Phobias - TV Interview with JFL (Dr John Francis Leader), exploring the psychology of wellbeing. Aired on Ireland AM, Virgin Media 1 Television, on Sunday 24th November 2024.

JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) speaks to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the topic of Young people and mental health on 9th November 2023 in Brussels. You can play back the full event here: https://jfl.com/x/young-people-and-mental-health-jfl-speaks-to-the-european-economic-and-social-committee-eesc/

We seem to get it with other forms of health. If someone asked you if respiratory health—how you breath—was related to your body, or to your environment, a picture would probably come to mind that would help you answer: ‘Both!’.

How to break a bad habit — Muireann O'Connell and Alan Hughes chatted to JFL on Ireland AM. Broadcast on 2nd March 2022 on Virgin Media 1. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #habits #psychology #bodymindself

Some reflections on #wellbeing + how to manage the bandwidth of it — a recent chat between JFL and Alan Hughes on Ireland AM at @powerscourtsprings health farm. Broadcast on 2nd February 2022 on Virgin Media 1. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #wellbeing #psychology #achievement #balance #communication

Radical Change: Changing the game rather than playing better #bodymindself #change #differentgame #lifechange #psychology #wellness #lifepurpose JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Learn more about the Mixed Reality Therapy project, see the videos and find out how you can get involved at https://mixedrealitytherapy.org/

Dangers of Reification #bodymindself #reification #relationships #interpersonal #psychology JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

'Flaws': 2 strategies to deal with them #bodymindself #flaws #insecurity #confidence #selfesteem #socialanxiety #mentalhealth JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Fear Appreciation #bodymindself #fear #halloween #anxiety #stress #psychoeducation #worry #psychology JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Holistic Achievement #bodymindself #achievement #psychology #balance #holism #holistic #wellness - JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Heuristics: 3 ways to improve your rules of thumb - #bodymindself #heuristics #habits #psychology #wellbeing #thinking - JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Tiny Changes: 4 reasons they can be really effective #bodymindself #change #psychology #achievement #progress #habits JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Curating the Museum of the Mind #bodymindself #perception #psychology #values #museums JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Renegotiating Roles: Change over time #bodymindself #identity #roles #change #relationships #connection JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Embrace the messiness... #bodymindself #embracethemessiness #productivity #balance #psychology #mentalhealth #worry #stress #wellbeing #achievement - JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

How giving up can help you achieve things. #bodymindself #productivity #detachment #lettinggo #gettingthingsdone #achievement #accomplishment #success - JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

We're living in Virtual Reality (the constructive nature of perception). #bodymindself #virtualreality #constructivism #perception #psychology #imagine - JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

How to get better at approaching people. #bodymindself #relationships #dating #socialanxiety #overthinking #worry #anxiety #loneliness #mentalhealth - JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

Why We Catastrophise (and what do do about it). JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #mindset #psychology #therapy #wellbeing #worry

Getting out of our own way... #bodymindself #progress #selfbelief #achievement #mindfulness #meditation #therapy #mentalhealth

Sometimes we get things backwards... Don't wait to feel good. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #now #mindfulness #presence #worry #complicated #therapy #mentalhealth #wow

Remember to Relax! JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #relax #therapy #mentalhealth #wellness #asmr #meditation #mindfulness #relaxation #worry #empath #kindness #selfesteem #stress #happy

Imagination: the cause and the solution. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #imagination #wellbeing #bodymindself #therapy #visualization #visualisation #meditation #peace #psychology

How has momentum helped or harmed you in your life? #momentum #bodymindself #meditation #asmr #habits #therapy #mindfulness - JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing.

It was great to chat with @RachaelRyan123 on @98FM #SaturdaySocial about feeling overwhelmed by #SocialAnxiety, pressures and #Guilt as restrictions ease.

Worry is not related to how big the challenge is... JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #worry #imagination #challenges #whattodo #positivity #resiliance #strong #space #focus #attention #hypnosis #anxiety #fear #therapy

Are you stuck at a crossroads? What to do... JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #crossroads #decisions #decisionmaking #stuck #motivation #clarity #worry #despair #therapy #purpose #lifepurpose #regrets #noregrets

We often know more than we think we know... JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #kindness #perception #bodymindself #timetravel #psychology #therapy #positivity #selfkindness #anxiety #motivation #feelgood #inspiration #happiness

There's gratitude, and then there's GRATITUDE!!!! JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) looks at the difference, including some tips on how to deal with challenges honestly and realistically while still remaining grateful. #bodymindself #gratitude #positivity

While the idea of Change might be well intended, sometimes it's not the most helpful concept. This feature explores a possibly more useful approach. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #change #consistency

Goals: 1 Minute Meditation. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #meditation #mindfulness #1minutemeditation #goals #breath #wellbeing #wellness #mentalhealth #letgo #heal #stop #anxiety #positivity

Qualities: 1 Minute Meditation. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #meditation #mindfulness #1minutemeditation #qualities #breath #wellbeing #wellness #mentalhealth #letgo #heal #stop #anxiety #positivity

Thoughts: 1 Minute Meditation. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #meditation #mindfulness #1minutemeditation #thoughts #breath #wellbeing #wellness #mentalhealth #letgo #heal #stop #anxiety #positivity

Focus: 1 Minute Meditation. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #meditation #mindfulness #1minutemeditation #focus #breath #wellbeing #wellness #mentalhealth #letgo #heal #stop #anxiety #positivity

Relax: 1 Minute Meditation. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #meditation #mindfulness #1minutemeditation #relax #breath #wellbeing #wellness #mentalhealth #letgo #heal #stop #anxiety #positivity

Worrying Is Cool! How to worry in 2 easy steps. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #worryingiscool #worry #stress #mentalhealth #fear #panic #anxiety #worrying #mindfulness #cbt #psychology #comedy #therapy #believe

Top 7 ways not to: Get Things Done.

Why not try Repression! JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #repression #therapy #feelings #sadness #comedy #anxiety #psychology #psychologytricks #worry #overthinking #laugh #fyp #now #bodymindself

Are you MAXIMALLY amped about this year? No? It’s okay, you’re among friends. This episode explores how sometimes motivation can be overrated. Included are some ways of shaking off past lethargy and moving forward in a way that is more aligned with your values (which channels a more peaceful and sustainable form of motivational energy). JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #motivation #demotivation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Link: Ambiguity video couple of mins in

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

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

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.

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

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

You probably know people taking meds, and others who attend therapy. Should you do both at the same time? Or either? Or Neither?! This episode explores the benefits and drawbacks of each and considers how and when they can be integrated. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #meds #therapy

It can feel like the ground has shifted beneath the feet of many small business owners. This episode explores how to psychologically optimise your business, your mindset and that of your customers. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #business #pandemic

We probably don’t want to hide, but sometimes we’re concerned about coming across as too full on. This episode explores how to find that balance. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #confidence #assertiveness

Imagine that you just time travelled back in time to this moment. You have a chance to move forward in any direction you like! Here are some tips to help you make the most of it. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #regret #noregrets

It was good to chat with @KieranCuddihy @elehutch on @TheHardShoulder @NewstalkFM about our obsession with reality TV, how to tell fact from fiction & maintain a balanced media diet in the era of media on demand. @ME_LabTweets @UCDPsychology @ucddublin Playback

Are you a deep person? What does that even mean? This episode deconstructs the idea being superficial, and looks at the importance of holism rather than depth. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #superficial #holism

Sometimes we get so serious about life that we even take games seriously. To suggest playfulness when you have a lot on in life can seem insulting. However does playfulness need to be in conflict with productivity and overcoming difficulty? This episode explores this apparent tension. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #play #relax

When you’re angry, it can become quite hypnotic—it’s easy to get quite immersed in it. And it can feel justified. This episode explores whether or not it ever is, and what to do about it. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #angermanagement #frustration

We tend to set out with the best of intentions when it comes to changing our habits. We might even have a good few days—or weeks—but then all hell breaks loose! The weather changes, you get busy with work or family and numerous other obstacles pull the rug out from under you. Here are some tips on how to keep going anyway. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #habits #change

Building or renovating? There’s something special about building work’s ability to interfere with our sense of ease. This survival guide focuses on how to maintain a sense of wellbeing in the midst of construction chaos. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #building #construction #renovation #calmness #stress #chaos #ease #peace #security #attachment #security #securebase

While we might, rightly, like to be guided by the principles of honesty and openness, there are some important considerations to make sure that the outcome is what you might like it to be! A survival guide to being honest. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #honesty #communication

Ironically, knowing more can make it harder to recognise how much you know. Here are some suggestions and a practical exercise to help you cash out some of that valuable accumulated knowledge. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #wisdom #knowledge

The idea of taking a middle path sounds lovely. Often it makes sense. However only if the two points that you’re looking for balance between are themselves optimised. Here are some tips on how to make sure. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #middlepath #balance

We can probably think of times when competition has helpfully spurred us (or those we know) on to achieve great things. However, you may well be able to recall times when you compared yourself to others, and it was destructive. Some reflections here on how to go about comparing yourself to others (and your future self) in a constructive way. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #competition #motivation

This episode considers a quote from Samuel Johnson; "The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken"—looking at ways to become more aware of habits, overcome them and repurpose them by taking horror vacui approach. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #habits #addiction #horrorvacui #change #progress #growth #achievement #wellbeing

We might like to think that it won’t happen, but realistically there are likely to be times when parents get angry with their kids. This episode explores how those feelings can sometimes be a useful learning tool and the better and worse ways to handle them—including strategies for prevention, better management during and reconciliation after. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #anger #angermanagement #stress #parenting #kids #children #family #scolding

You might not be able to get more than 24 hours out of each day, but here are some tips to get more things out of those 24 hours (while maintaining quality of life at the same time). JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #productivity #timemanagement #efficiency #gettingthingsdone #prioritising #prioritizing #opimising #optimizing

Taking an imperfect approach to perfectionism can really impact both the process and the outcome! This episode explores the importance of taking an iterative approach to achieving things, pacing your approach so that great things can come about by building on the smaller things that are actually within your control. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #perfectionism #achievement #goals #progress #quality #gettingthingsdone #success #iterative #iteration

Person A: ‘Achieve and be the best that you can be!!’

Limitations are sometimes imaginary and other times real- but even when they’re real they can be useful. This episode explores how to work with what’s there and let go of what isn’t. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #limitations #achievement #goals #beliefs #expectation #positive #progress #results #success

Friend A is into mindfulness. Friend B sings the praises of hypnotherapy. When you see them practice, from the outside it doesn’t look that different. What is the difference between hypnosis and mindfulness? This episode explores the similarities and differences. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #mindfulness #hypnosis #hypnotherapy #meditation #mbct #mbsr #therapy

Maybe you’ve got a big deal or an ongoing dispute that you want to be on the other side of. Or maybe you don’t, but you’re interested in how you can communicate more effectively in a casual sense. This episode explores how to more effectively reach resolution by seeing things from a systems perspective and finding ways to help the person you are negotiating with work with your interests at heart (even if they lack empathy). JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #negotiation #resolution #communication #understanding #negotiating #sales #influence #empathy

You’re still you - but - when you stop to reflect on the past, and compare it to right now, you may notice some significant differences. This episode looks at how our perspective, and therefore happiness, can change over time—and why sometimes how we feel changes, even if our beliefs remain the same. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #happiness #beliefs #change #time #past #cbt #nostalgia #behaviourism #behaviorism #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy

Avoidance makes sense- at first glance why would you want to give energy to the things you don’t like. However when those things persist anyway there can be problems. This episode explores some ways of working with that sort of stuff. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #resistance #acceptance #repression #suppression #worry #internalisation #emotions #emotionalregulation #cbt #mindfulness

Make sure you relax! As good as the intention might be, those words can have the opposite effect. This episode explores some better approaches to relaxation, with all of the commitment but none of the pressure. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #relaxation #calm #ease #relax #pressure #stress #stressrelief #stressmanagement #worry #peace

You’ve probably encountered people in your life who push ahead without much regard for consequences. Is such an approach ever ethical, is there anything to be learnt from it, and does it work in the long term? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #bulldozer #determination #goals #achievement #narcissism #sociopathy #psychopathy #empathy #narcissist #sociopath #psychopath #empath

There are lots of ways at looking at things, but does it really matter? This episode explores finding the balance between subjective opinion and informed objectivity so you can navigate well in your life. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #perception #perspective #opinion #subjectivity #objectivity #subjectivism #objectivism

As you might have noticed at this stage in your life, there can be the odd challenge. But- what would life be like if there weren’t any challenges. Do we need them to grow? Or conversely do they stop us from progressing. This episode explores whether bad experiences are good for us. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #bad #negative #experience #hurt #trauma #ptsd #growth #development #healing

You’re a complex person with a variety of talents and abilities. One of the consequences of this is that potential jobs may not meet all of your needs… so some compromise may be needed. But how much compromise- where should you draw the line? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #employment #career #job #compromise #lifepurpose #occupation

Like every great story, sometimes in your inner life there can be a twist-- that apparently negative voice was actually a great supporter. That doesn’t mean though that what it’s saying is right or that improvement isn’t needed- this edition unpacks the somewhat complex relationship we have with what is often called the 'inner critic'. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #innercritic #negativity #selfdoubt #selfesteem #selfimage

Is it possible to hit the save button and keep your personal development progress, or do you need to keep working on it? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #progress #change #slippingback #goals #achievement

You wouldn’t want to build yourself a fine looking house with poor foundations. Likewise with personal development. Some ideas here on how to make sure you’re not bypassing necessary developmental steps. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #therapy #bypassing #personaldevelopment #spiritualbypassing #therapeuticbypassing #repression #superficiality #suppression #superficial #holism

Does anyone remember the TV show Quantum Leap that aired in the 1980s and 1990s? Just so happens it’s a useful metaphor for how to deal with regrets, learn and move forward. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #regrets #movingon #healing #learning #regret #quantumleap

You’re doing it right now! Using social media has become an increasingly unconscious part of our day to day life. But does it need to be a problem? Some considerations on how to stay safe and intentional in your social media use. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #socialmedia #algorithm #ai #online #safety

Been doing something for a really long time and want to change it? A reflection on some of the differences in working with long term habits vs new ones. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #habits #change #longterm #achievement

Stepping back from the familiar and then reengaging with it is a powerful behavioural change technique. However recent lockdowns in many regions have forced this upon many of us, without consent and often without therapeutic support. Some considerations on how to socially reengage. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #lockdown #social #interaction #anxiety #stress

Do you step out of your luxury bed every morning onto a marble floor, take a swim in your pool and then drive your sports car to the airport to take your second getaway this month? Or maybe you wander through life with hardly a possession to your name, letting destiny provide you with what it will. A consideration of materialism, and a recognition of the luxury of less. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #materialism #minimalism #luxury #materialistic #possessions

We’ve all seen the films + read the books. Slick smooth talkers in suits, stock brokers or contemporary hackers with expertise in social engineering. The end results are terrible, but can the skills of con artists be put to positive use, to help rather than harm? JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #conartist #scam #con #fraud #socialengineering #influence

So you’ve decided you need some support… but then, what type of therapy should you choose? Are they all essentially the same anyway? A quick dive into how to consider the various approaches. JFL (Dr John Francis Leader) explores the psychology of wellbeing. #bodymindself #therapy #psychotherapy #psychology #therapist #support #counselling #cbt #psychoanalysis

Fear is brilliant, right...? Okay fair enough- it can range from challenging to immensely debilitating. However that doesn’t change the fact that it is a powerful safety mechanism that cares deeply about your wellness.