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AUDREY'S BLOG
AUDREY'S BLOG
As well as psychological contribution and comment to reports and published media, Audrey also writes articles on all aspects of wellbeing.
Sometimes expanding on the topics in her book (management, teams, mindfulness, resilience, growth and so on) Audrey also addresses lifestyle topics such as Reality TV, gaslighting (at work and in relationships), and leadership lessons from Star Wars (May the Force be with you!)
All articles include her signature practical tools to try. Simply type your topic into the search function.
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Audrey Tang
Nov 25, 20226 min read
We need to talk before we NEED to talk!
Not having a conversation while it's still a conversation not only suppresses your emotions, but you never know if someone could have helped
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Audrey Tang
Nov 22, 20225 min read
Care - to care: Why can't I make changes? It might be because you just don't care enough!!
If we find value in ourselves and the things that we cognitively "know" we "ought to" protect, the act of doing so becomes simple.
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Audrey Tang
Sep 2, 20228 min read
Before you worry about the finish, at least get to the start
a "Did Not Start" leaves more questions and fewer opportunities for change, growth and learning, than the more feared "DNF"
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Audrey Tang
Aug 24, 20225 min read
Dealing with emotional neglect with physical/financial abundance
Emotional neglect especially when physical or financial input was given in abundance is hard to manage, but money doesn't always get to talk
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Audrey Tang
Aug 15, 20226 min read
Do leaders REALLY need emotional intelligence?
what someone lacks in EQ, they may make up for with a superior product or a strong brand-so while people may not like you, do you even care?
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Audrey Tang
Aug 4, 20225 min read
Why do we "people please" - and how to stop needing to!
Am I really entering a “villain era”? When has saying ‘no’ been a crime!? I'm managing my inner people pleaser and you can too!
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Audrey Tang
Jul 21, 20227 min read
Why we need to look below the emotional "top line" and how to do it
Unpack your emotions: try to incorporate some of these techniques into your day, and you may find they give you a healthy moment of pause
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Audrey Tang
Jul 14, 20225 min read
We don't need more imagination, we could use more INNOVATION
Aside from vision boards, or complaining about what's not happening - what steps do you take to create the world you want?
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Audrey Tang
Jul 13, 20226 min read
Charity fundraisers raise more than just money: Five reasons to get involved
While I might not be able to tackle homelessness by sleeping rough for one night, I can at least draw attention to the less palatable issues
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Audrey Tang
Jul 7, 20225 min read
"Playing nice": Defensiveness may not be pleasant, but does it always need to be vilified?
Let us not forget that "Nice is different to good."
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Audrey Tang
Jun 29, 20224 min read
"Reading between the lines" can be a very unhelpful element of people pleasing!
people pleasing behaviours make you such an amazing person, and a wonderful friend but they'll a) exhaust you; and b) teach reliance on you
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Audrey Tang
Jun 28, 20226 min read
I know we all "want to be happy", but try some of the other emotions en route
Trying to engage with ANY of these value - in the ways outlined, or perhaps you will find others, is a great way to start choosing "happy"
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Audrey Tang
Jun 9, 20225 min read
Psychological growth is more about evolution than revolution. Lessons on retrofitting resilience.
Who you are got you to where you are - some of it is hugely valuable, we just need to reduce the impact of the elements that no longer serve
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Audrey Tang
May 24, 20222 min read
It's NOT always psychological!!
perhaps you simply don't know where to start.
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Audrey Tang
May 16, 20225 min read
Show me a behaviour that you value, but exhausts you - and I'll show you a wound that needs healing!
Sometimes a behaviour that serves a purpose in childhood means we get to adulthood and think - "Why do I keep on doing this!?"
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Audrey Tang
May 9, 20224 min read
Understanding something doesn't need to happen for personal growth - ACT
you can still move forwards without knowing what it was, and certainly without understanding why it was.
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Audrey Tang
May 5, 20226 min read
Red flags: choose to stop before they stop you
Red flags and a reminder of the importance of self awareness...if a fault cannot be seen, it cannot be properly fixed.
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Audrey Tang
May 3, 20226 min read
Boost your motivation by turning "challenge" into habit-what I've learned from Diabetes UK's #Swim22
Intrinsic motivation comes through taking a moment to not just accept the achievement - but appreciate the process.
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Audrey Tang
Apr 29, 20223 min read
Is it time to tweak your values?
It is likely our values are wonderful things that we can all be proud of, but if they are draining us, we need to be more discerning
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Audrey Tang
Apr 26, 20227 min read
Chasing certifications can be a symptom of High/Over achievers...tips to let go (& appreciate you!)
sometimes the conventional methods don't work, and it's about knowing yourself and what is going to get you setting down that "folder"
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