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Jul 22 2019 Why Instagram “likes” affect our self-esteem (and how scrapping them might help)
This week, Instagram have begun eliminating the display of “likes” from people’s posts, in an effort to “remove pressure” that might contribute to poor self-esteem and feelings of inadequacy in users. But why is the “like” count the culprit? And will it even make a difference?Jul 16 2019 How to respond to someone’s good news
Professor Shelly Gable, from the University of California, undertook some research to learn more about how we respond when someone shares their good news with us, and how our responses to that good news can improve (or impede) our relationships.Jul 09 2019 Can you have everything in your life together?
Ask Indigo is an opportunity for you to ask our psychologists & therapists questions you've always wanted to ask! This week, The Indigo Project's founder, and Head Psychologist, Mary Hoang, talks about whether it's possible to have everything in your life together...Jul 03 2019 How to kick ass for the rest of 2019
So, half the year is gone and Christmas is just six months away. We’re not freaking out… you are. Before you start panicking about everything you haven’t done yet, give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far and let’s do a little check-in.Jul 03 2019 4 reasons why your workplace is making you miserable
For many of us, work is an essential part of life. It takes up a great deal of our time, allows us to make a contribution to society and gives us money to buy cheezles. But in a recent survey, a whole quarter of workers stated that work was their Number 1 life stressor. Yikes. We asked you what it was about the workplace that was getting you so stressed and took the issues to one of our Indigo Senior Psychologist's, Sarah for some advice.Jun 26 2019 7 best apps for mindfulness
Do you wish you had a better handle over your mind - without feeling like you're constantly at the mercy of every thought or feeling that pops up? We've compiled a list of our top mindfulness apps to help you foster greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and create more calm in your world.Jun 25 2019 Not your usual mid-year reflections
The middle of the year is a great time for reflection and we’ve got two great forms of reflection for you to try. These two new ideas have one thing in common: no judgement. So put away your ol' 2019 resolutions, tuck them somewhere you’d forget and let’s get started at turning this year into something we’re actually be proud of.Jun 19 2019 Want greater self-awareness? Ask yourself these 6 questions
Most of us believe we’re pretty self-aware. After all, we wake up with ourselves every morning and go to bed with ourselves every night. If you're keen to develop your self-awareness, start by asking yourself the following questions...Jun 17 2019 How to know if you need therapy? (and other questions you asked our psychologists)
"How Do You Know If You Need Therapy?" "What Are Some Helpful Tips To Increase Self-Worth?" "How Do You Know If Therapy Is Working?" We took your queries to a few of our most popular psychologists here at The Indigo Project and here's what they had to say...Jun 05 2019 How to beat the winter blues
It's not unusual to get a little blue around winter time. The drop in temperature, lack of sunlight, wet and dreariness can easily creep in and impact our mood and overall wellbeing. It's an important time of year to take good care of yourself - particularly if you find yourself feeling seasonably glum or irritable. Below are a few tips to help you ward off the winter blues, and find your invincible summer...