As I was walking through the famous markets in Siem Reap targeted at tourist, I noticed that I was particularly indecisive about picking a restaurant. Restaurants were lined up on the streets, one next to the other, and as we walked passed, there was someone standing in the front, trying desperately to show us the menu and inviting us in. I was only there for one night, so I wanted to be sure that we were going to experience the most delicious local food Siem Reap had to offer. Read More…

Tags: choice, decisions, expectations

Most would agree that the models for Victoria’s Secret’s fashion shows and advertising campaigns are all very attractive. The ‘angels’ waltz down the catwalk exuding an air of confidence, cheerfulness and fun. There is no doubt that many female consumers believe that wearing the same lingerie as Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio would make them sexy, and beautiful. Their advertising is very successful. Read More…

Tags: body image, bias, unrealistic expectations, swimmer's body illusion

“Sleep is for wimps” – Margaret Thatcher
“Money never sleeps” – Gordon Gekko from Wall Street

In our modern society, we are desperately sleep-deprived. People do not think much about sleep yet 36% of our life will be spent on sleeping. Read More…

Tags: sleep routine, Caffeine, sleep hygiene, russell foster, TED talk

An inspiring story and interesting example of how one applies the principles that underpin Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and more specifically, Exposure therapy to overcome the fear of rejection. Read More…

Tags: rejection, fear

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Most people believe that 8 hours of sleep is the goal.

We’re so busy racing through our day to day lives and when statistics show that most people nowadays get around 5 hours a night, it’s no wonder that more and more people are suffering from physical and psychological health problems. Read More…

Tags: sleep routine, fatigue, poor concentration, 8 hours sleep, good sleeping habits