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Governments talk about solutions while emissions keep rising. Frustration is understandable - but waiting for politicians to fix the problem isn’t a strategy.

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Calling the influencers of the Manosphere “idiots” might feel satisfying But it won’t address the issue As a psychology/parenting author I’m interested in the 'father wound' that can fuel hyper-masculinity My piece in @Independent #psychotherapy #Theroux #parenting #books

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Your brain is HARDWIRED to detect threat. Knowing about this natural bias can help ground you & find perspective. Follow Feeling Blah? to feel better in the modern world. #psychology #healthyhabits #selfhelp

The truth about the human brain in 2026. There's a mismatch between what it was designed for and how you are using it. No wonder you're feeling stressed/overwhelmed. Time to push back #BlueMonday #Psychology #mentalhealth #MondayMotivation

The truth about the human brain in 2026. There's a mismatch between what it was designed for and how you are using it. No wonder you're feeling stressed/overwhelmed. Time to push back #BlueMonday #Psychology #mentalhealth #MondayMotivation

When you say this, you're only half right The past is over. But its impact isn’t. No, you can’t rewrite the past. But you can change how it shows up in your relationships, and how it shapes the story you tell about yourself. #psychology #mentalhealth #happiness #psychotherapy

Only feel happy if you feel others are 'happy' with you? Then you're TRAPPED. When we rely on likes, approval or reassurance to feel OK, we hand over authority for feeling ok about ourselves to others, who have their own needs/wants. #psychotherapy #psychology #selfhelp #mentalhealth

Parents, is your toddler going through this phase? When you understand the WHY'S behind why kids do things, parenting gets SO much easier & more joyful. That's why we created 'What's my Baby Thinking?' @dkbooks Find it on Amazon and anywhere you order your books. #toddlers #parenting

Parents, are there times when your teen won't go to school? Do you feel judged by others? Do you often stay silent? It's not your fault School 'avoidance' among teens (note the speech marks) isn’t a parenting failure It’s often a sign our children are going into nervous system overwhelm #parenting

Worried about the future? Your brain thinks what you imagine is REAL. This means your cortisol levels KEEP rising, If you're reading this post in this moment, you're safe. Take some breaths & come back to the here and now. #Psychology #JOY #Tuesday #Ofcom #MentalHealth

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Persistent absence from school is on the rise. The parenting expert Tanith Carey offers her advice ⬇️

Has your toddler told you they don't want you sometimes? That can STING! Here's the development behind it In What’s My Baby Thinking?, we break down dozens of moments you will face like this When you know the WHYs, the harder moments get easier. From DK books, in flexibound, ebook audiobook

Not everyone starts the New Year feeling hopeful, especially in times likes these Feeling Blah? looks at how the modern world affects your brain's reward system & how to use the neuroscience of joy to feel better shorturl.at/fiuTg £2.99 on kindle now #wednesdaymotivation

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It's the day before the big return to work after Christmas. If you've got the Sunday - or even the 2026 -Scaries - big time today, here's 4 science-backed ways to tackle them. Want to love life more than you do? Follow Feeling Blah? #psychology #sundaythoughts #psychotherapy

The modern world interrupts the smooth running of our brain's mesolimbic reward pathway. Time to find ways to get it 'unstuck' so you can love 2026 more and take happiness into your own hands. Follow for more from 'Feeling Blah?" #psychology #mentalhealth #NewYear #selfhelp

Is your child already feeling overwhelmed by exam mocks? This will help. Want to find parenting your teen easier? That's why we created "What's my TEENAGER Thinking?" Published by @dkbooks.bsky.social #parenting #education #parentingteens #parentingbooks

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During my Gestalt psychotherapy training, I’ve seen how harsh many of us are to ourselves. I used to believe self-criticism kept me motivated. It did -until burnout took the joy out of my life. Now I pause and ask this question. #MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #NervousSystem #NewYear2026 If

Charting the development of your child's sense of humour is a fascinating insight into how they're starting to see the world As curious about your baby/toddler's developing mind as we are? That's why there's "What's my Baby Thinking?" Published by DK Link in bio #ChristmasEve #books #parenting

Does your brain constantly SCAN for threat? When you have less to worry about, does your brain find MORE things? Why this interrupts your ability to feel joy & what to do about it. Want a lighter 2026? Follow for more from Feeling Blah? #psychotherapy #books

In 2026, try this SIMPLE shift. Yes, you can bring a growth mindset to your mental health too. Keep following for more ways to feel better in 2026 than you did in 2025. #FridayVibes #Psychology #FridayMotivation #fridaymorning #newyear2025

Are you a cycle-breaking parent too? #parenting #parentingadvice #parentingbooks #childdevelopment