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From surviving to thriving: An introduction to positive psychology

July 21, 2025August 15, 2024 by Martin Cole
positive psychology

When I was a child, and even as a young man, consideration of the workings of the mind was always centred on disfunction. The focus was always on what were then considered to be somewhat shameful conditions like depression, anxiety or psychosis. So, the whole idea of psychology always invoked a sense of unease for … Read more

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Why it is okay not to be perfect right now – or ever

October 26, 2025July 7, 2015 by Martin Cole
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I am a coach and I am dedicated to helping people improve their lives. If I worked with you, for example, maybe we would focus on one of the following: Maybe we’d focus on some combination of these things – or perhaps something else entirely. The point is that for all of us, there are … Read more

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