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Professor of Clinical Psychology @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. Founder of Strive2Thrive Ltd. Trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Author of ‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ 🌳 https://amzn.to/40m2HBN
Big shout out to all the authors out there on #worldbookday - writing a book is a labour of love: a rewarding and confronting experience.
In reflecting on my own experience of writing #TheTreeThatBends, I realise that whilst I created the book, the process of doing so recreated me.
#ReadMore
Thoughts are like the weather. You can notice thoughts come and go like clouds in the sky. ☀️ 💭
You have thoughts, thoughts don’t have you.
For more insights like this check out ‘The Tree That Bends’ book 📕:
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www.strive2thrive.co.uk
#TheTreeThatBends 🌳 #thrive #psychology
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
In January’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
🥶 The concept of ‘Blue Monday’
🏈 ‘Elway’ - a documentary about John Rlway
📕’Notes On Being a Man’ - a book by Scott Galloway
#Thr5newsletter #BlueMonday #thrive #masculinity
tinyurl.com/Thr5Jan26
The sun rising at #Benbulbin #Sligo
Happy Christmas to one and all! 🎄🎅
Honoured to feature in @psyche.co discussing how we need to change how we think about #purpose - “Forming purpose is about carving out opportunities for cultivation rather than waiting for a sudden discovery”. #TheTreeThatBends
#selfcompassion #TheTreeThatBends
www.strive2thrive.co.uk
This @psychologytoday.com piece by @rossgwhite.com explores what fuels dehumanization, citing past work by Francesca Prati, Richard Crisp, & Monica Rubini showing that counter-stereotype exposure reduces prejudice and helps re‑humanize others. 🧠💙
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
The relationship we have with our thoughts, emotions and sensations is something that we can change.
And that can have a profound impact on our wellbeing and performance.
#FlexibleMind #TheTreeThatBends
5 tips for managing stress that holiday season can bring. #TheTreeThatBends
Well done to all involved!
In December’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
🫥 The concept of ‘Dehumanization’
🎭 ‘Being Eddie’ - a documentary about Eddie Murphy
📕’How Emotions Are Made’ - a book by Lisa Feldman Barrett
#Thr5newsletter #dehumanization #thrive
Access the newsletter at the link below
tinyurl.com/Thr5Dec25
We often hear about the importance of ‘controlling the controllables’.
But real progress comes when we shift our relationship with the emotions that the uncontrollables can provoke. There’s nothing marginal about the gains that will bring.
#TheTreeThatBends will help you make the shift.
Dare to strive less. It might help you be more.
#TheTreeThatBends
I was honoured to have the opportunity to chat with Nick from the ‘Ikigai Tribe’ podcast about #Purpose, #PsychologicalFlexibility and steps we can take to develop a #FlexibleMind
ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/pod...
#ikigai
Carry your beliefs lightly, they might be holding you back from doing great things.
#TheTreeThatBends #PsychologicalFlexibility
You have thoughts, thoughts needn’t have you.
#TheTreeThatBends
The ‘TEAM WIN’ approach to life’s ups and downs.
#TheTreeThatBends #psychology
In October’s ‘5 to Thrive’ newsletter:
✅ The concept of #PsychologicalSafety
✅ ‘a.k.a Charlie Sheen’ a documentary about the actor’s life & struggles.
✅ ‘Money: A Story of Humanity’ - an epic book by David McWilliams
tinyurl.com/Thr5Oct25
#thr5newsletter #Thrive
How’s your relationship with yourself?
Sometimes, it’s about recognising that the acceptance we may need most isn’t found in others, but within ourselves.
#thetreethatbends
"The "strong intention, light attachment" ethos is not about caring less; it’s about being flexible in how you dedicate yourself to what you care about."
www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-...
#TheTreeThatBends
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
In Sept’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The concept of ‘strong intention, light attachment’ - finding purpose with ease💪🪽
✅ ’America’s Team: The Gambler & His Cowboys’ - a documentary about the Dallas Cowboys 🏈
✅ ‘The Next Conversation’ - a book by Jefferson Fisher📕
tinyurl.com/Thr5Sept25
#Thr5newsletter
It’s one year to the day that ‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ was released! 🌳 🎂
Using the anatomy and functioning of a tree as a central metaphor, it showcases the power of psychological flexibility and describes actionable steps you can take to develop it..
Interested to explore your sense of purpose?
Try the ‘Day on Purpose’ exercise.
Six questions to help you connect with what you’re passionate about.
#Purpose #TheTreeThatBends #Psychology
A moan about PDFs - Persistently Denied Feelings.
If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive.
#TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility
50 years on from the release of Jaws & the struggles Steven Spielberg experienced in making it - I was inspired to write an article for Training Magazine about how we can shift our relationship with difficult thoughts to thrive.
trainingmag.com/the-importan...
#psychologicalflexibility #Thrive
In July’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ & its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter #Wellbeing #Thrive
In July’s ‘5 to Thrive’:
✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ and its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊
✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢
✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳
tinyurl.com/Thr5July25
#Thr5newsletter
‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ is out now in paperback!
Amazon reviews:
‘A book full of wisdom that I will return to over and over’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everyone would benefit from reading this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
amzn.to/44rtb5d
#TheTreeThatBends
