I hear a terrible lot about self esteem and how important it is - particularly as pertaining to kids. It is my understanding that it is taught (which I find rather puzzling) in schools and elsewhere. I have a problem with this. Seems to me self esteem is something you get as an end result of having achieved something special; it is not something you can learn. Perhaps it would be far better to concentrate on learning self acceptance. Read More...

Tags: self Acceptance, self esteem, happiness, ACT, video

I've got something a little different for you this week - and the next three after. I thought I might bring you some great little training videos from Russ Harris (author of The Happiness Trap). Read More...

Tags: ACT, mindfulness, Anxiety, depression, choice, happiness, Therapy

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. (Albert Einstein). How do you live your life? Read More...

Tags: mindfulness, Einstein, Anxiety, depression, heroes