For almost a decade, through my work as a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge, and my own pursuit of the science of, I’ve looked at how to become resilient and bounce back from challenges such as anxiety and depression.
Now, more than ever, people are looking for ways to enhance their mental health—it’s the empowerment approach. With consistent practice, you can move forward and find a new way of perceiving the world, connecting to other people, and rebounding from challenges. I firmly believe that no matter what age you are, you can take charge of your wellbeing and turn things around.
Research shows that it’s often better to go with what your instincts are telling you when you have to make a complicated decision, such as whether to take a new job or whether a relationship is worth continuing. Interestingly, the opposite is true if you have to make simpler decisions, such as which brandIf you’re suffering from low motivation…
Sometimes we find it hard to begin something because we don’t feel thoroughly prepared or are discouraged by the high expectations we set for ourselves—this often makes us grind to a halt or causes a delay. A quick way to beat procrastination is tosums it up well: “If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly.” When we let go of perfectionism and stop thinking about what the final product should look like, things begin to shift.
Self-control is like a muscle: the more you use it, the stronger it gets and this increased strength can start to spill over into other areas of your life. For example, maybe you start going for a brisk walk every day for two weeks, and then notice that you’re also finding it easier to cook or do your laundry at the end of the working day; it doesn’t seem as hard—that’s self-control being built and strengthened.
Thank you for posting this It was a real pleasure writing this article and I’m so excited it’s out!
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Thank you for posting this, Vogue! It was exciting writing this article and so thrilled to see it out. My book, The Instant Mood Fix, is available on
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