Unlabelling Effect

Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological responses that protect us against anxiety, and the avoidance of experiencing conflict and see events as threats to our self-esteem and ego. Have you noticed what your defense mechanisms might be? Join us on this journey find out more about the reasons behind our very own defense mechanisms? 

Many people credit their sense of self and their confidence to their success, but not many people really explain how to build confidence? It's tricky, because confidence is built on different things. It’s on the choices and accomplishments that feed your passion, and that make you feel happy and proud of who you are. And discovering these things is one of the most worthwhile pursuits of you life. So how do we do it? 

Self-confidence is your belief in yourself and your abilities. This could change depending on the situation. It's normal to feel quite confident in some circumstances and less confident in others. Self-confidence is vital in almost every aspect of our lives, yet many people struggle to find it. But, where does our self-confidence come from? What is the root of it? 

This is a wrap up for this whole season - Power Of Mindsets. We are going to reflect back on our takes on episodes that we enjoyed, or mindsets that we perhaps have changed or that we are constantly working on. 

We experience transitions in work and relationships, changes in our physical and mental health, and new events in our local communities and our world. Sometimes we know a change will occur, while other times it comes suddenly and unexpectedly. Maybe it’s a disappointment, or maybe it’s a wonderful surprise.

Change is needed in growth, needed in maintaining relationships – so if you find yourself trying to avoid change, it’s not going to work as it will eventually catch up on you. How can we increase our level of resilience and cope with change?

By becoming more mindful, you will increase your awareness of your thoughts and feelings and will notice that your mind is never still – it is constantly thinking and making up stories. Learn to categorise them into 'facts' and 'opinions'.  We aim to acquire skills to acknowledge these thoughts as just thoughts, let them go, and give less meaning to them.