Posts tagged with "February2026"
Many people live as if they are trapped, when in fact the door is open. Drawing on a parable by psychotherapist Sheldon Kopp, my latest article looks at how fear, identity and long-standing beliefs can keep us fixated on one perceived source of relief. However, sometimes freedom doesn’t require escape – only a willingness to question what we’ve assumed all along.
Always on edge even when things are fine? Chronic worriers often stay tense to avoid emotional shocks, a pattern called contrast avoidance. My latest column explores recent research showing that practising simple savouring techniques – pausing, noticing, and extending positive moments – can help break the cycle, reduce anxiety, and make calm feel safe.