What's Coming This Episode?
Is it better to be polite and to say what you know, or think you know the other person wants to hear. Or to be honest and say what you actually think or feel?

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Show Notes and Links

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Resource of the Week

 	Sean - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Growing-Through-Feedback-Graciously/dp/1532845294/
 	Ed - https://www.yesmagazine.org/health-happiness/2017/07/08/cruel-to-be-kind-when-its-ok-to-make-someone-feel-bad

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TSHP468: Is It Better To Be Polite Or Honest?

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An episode recorded near Easter which enabled us to chat about new beginnings.

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TSHP512: New Beginnings

Social media is full of conspiracy theories. Currently those about Katherine Princess of Wales are rife. There is great interest, in certain groups, as to whether the stories about her abdominal surgery and public appearance and photograph are real or fake. The thing that interests Ed and I is why is it so important? What is it about gossip and rumour that we all get so hooked up in?

TSHP511: Gossip, rumours and conspiracy theories

The idea of needing to get away would suggest that where we are is never really good enough. I get it that the act of taking a break, of doing something different, is stimulating and often relaxing but the question got me thinking about do we appreciate where we are and what we have? Are we able to enjoy the space that we live in.

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TSHP510: Good things about where you live

Well Valentine’s has been and gone, the day of love, how was it for you? we often have talked about mood boosts and love, feeing loved, being loved and sharing love they are right at the top of positive mood, self esteem, raised energy and wellbeing. The magic is in ‘feeling’ loved.

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TSHP509: Can you feel the love?

Following on from last weeks look at the potential of global conflict. A listener reminded me of this and asked ‘why don’t we just encourage everybody to smile at each other?’ An excellent question! Let's discuss...

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TSHP468: Is It Better To Be Polite Or Honest?

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