Natalie Watkins, M.Sc 
Depression is an incredibly common mental illness. Approximately 20% of adults worldwide will experience depression at some point in their life.[1] Someone in your life will most likely develop depression, … Read more
We all know someone who lacks self-awareness. They have an unrealistic impression of their own strengths and weaknesses and don’t realize how they come across to others. We care about … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself “catching” someone else’s bad mood or found yourself smiling at a friend’s obvious good mood, you’ve experienced something known in psychology as emotional contagion. In … Read more
Mobile phones make it simple to stay in contact with people we care about. It’s easy to just drop someone a quick text to let them know that you’re thinking … Read more
Disliking small talk is probably the no. 1 complaint we hear from our readers. It’s not surprising. No-one really wants to talk about the weather or the traffic over and … Read more
The relationship we have with our bodies can be one of the most important relationships in our lives. It’s certainly the longest-lasting. Unfortunately, many of us have uncomfortable or even … Read more
We’re all used to being told that we need to improve our physical health, and we’re becoming increasingly accustomed to talking about our mental health. But what about our social … Read more
Making conversation can be challenging, and it’s even worse if you’re talking to an attractive girl. You might be worried about making mistakes, looking bad, or making her feel uncomfortable. … Read more
We’ve all had times when we’ve misread a social situation or misjudged how someone else will react to something. For some, these are rare occurrences, but others feel that they … Read more
Is there anything scarier than trying to tell someone you love them? Many people would prefer to face snakes Indiana Jones-style than risk saying those three little words aloud. It … Read more
Talking to strangers can be a challenge at the best of times. Talking to a guy you like is often much more intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here … Read more
You’ve probably read loads of articles about how important social skills are. It can be difficult to improve social skills when you don’t really understand exactly what they are and … Read more
Having great conversations is about making the other person feel interesting and important. Being more present and mindful in your conversations shows you are interested in others. It can also … Read more
Giving someone a sincere compliment can really make their day. It can leave them feeling more confident, capable, and enthusiastic. Giving a great compliment isn’t always easy to get right, … Read more
If you struggle with self-confidence, it can be difficult to try new things or make new friends. It can become a vicious cycle, where low confidence makes it hard to … Read more
Being able to express our emotions in a healthy and constructive way is essential to all of our relationships. It can also be a huge factor in how we take … Read more
“I feel like I’m not charming, and I alienate people. I want to be a charming person who everyone wants to be with.” Most of us probably know someone who … Read more
“I try to take part in social events, but I have no charisma whatsoever. I always feel smaller than I really am and almost never manage to get heard in … Read more
Realizing that you’ve lost respect for a friend can be a shock. Sometimes, it happens suddenly as a result of something they say or do. Other times, it can be … Read more
Being interrupted can make you feel disrespected and belittled. You may wonder whether the other person really cares about what you have to say at all. Even if you understand … Read more
