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All you need to know in Personal Development, Psychological Self-Care and Whimsy

Vic Bowling
6 min read
5 Ways to Complete the Stress Cycle
Stress lingers in your body until you actively close the cycle. Laugh, move, hug, or create to signal safety and let go of built-up tension.

Vic Bowling
2 min read
Replace Negative Thoughts with Positive to Boost Your Self-Esteem
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones to improve self-esteem and confidence. It takes practice, but soon it becomes second nature.

Vic Bowling
5 min read
Love your Body and be Happy
3 simple tips to help you change your mood by paying attention to your body. Love your body and be happy.

Vic Bowling
5 min read
Ditch the Stress and Embrace the Fun of 'Might Do' Lists!
Are your to-do lists causing more stress than they're worth? It's time to wave goodbye to that pressure and hello to a refreshing new approa

Vic Bowling
4 min read
6 Self-Improvement Tips to Beat Complacency
Always thrive for improvement, whether you are ahead or behind. I’ve gathered 6 ideas on how to improve yourself with ease.


Vic Bowling
3 min read
6 Quick and Actionable Tips to Regain Control of a Situation
Learn these simple techniques to help you de-stress in no time.


Vic Bowling
4 min read
3 of My All-Time Favourite Books That I Reread Every Year
Choose a book or two that could be your secret medicine for uncertain times.


Vic Bowling
3 min read
3 Whimsical Self-Care Tips To Live A Happier Life
Life is too short to follow other people's expectations. Learn these 3 simple whimsical self-care tips and enjoy your life.


Vic Bowling
3 min read
5 Ways Daydreaming Could Be Good For You
Science-based advantages of daydreaming to help you recharge your batteries and find a new way to focus.


Vic Bowling
5 min read
7 Light-Hearted Tips to Help You Relax When You are Feeling Overwhelmed
Learn 7 simple & light-hearted recommendations to help you relax and enjoy life when you are feeling overwhelmed.

Vic Bowling
5 min read
Master the Art of Composure and Navigate Discomfort with These 7 Simple Steps
Don’t allow your body language to sabotage an important meeting. Follow these simple steps to learn how to communicate confidence.


Vic Bowling
6 min read
Top 5 Motivational and Inspirational Books by Women and for Women
I've hand-picked 5 special books written by women and for women to help us find our inner strength and lead a happier life.


Vic Bowling
6 min read
7 Ideas to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
Learn 6 crucial signs of overwhelm, 5 techniques to stop you feeling overwhelmed, and 7 tips to avoid overwhelm in the future

Vic Bowling
7 min read
5 Easily Applicable Ideas To Improve Your Psychological Self-Care
I have always been passionate about psychological self-care. It is something that feels much bigger than any other type of self-care ....

Vic Bowling
4 min read
7 Most Powerful Psychological Self-Care Instruments To Aid Motivation
Psychological self-care can mean different things to different people. What is self-care? Or rather, what is self-care for you? For me -...


Vic Bowling
6 min read
9 Simple Habits to Stop Overthinking and Start Living in the Now
Implement these 9 simple steps to stop overthinking everything. Create new healthy habits along the way.


Vic Bowling
4 min read
On Useful Benefits Of Slow-Motion Multitasking
At the beginning of my career, mentioning multitasking as a strength would win you serious brownie points at job interviews. Fast forward...


Vic Bowling
5 min read
12 Tips On How To Stay Consistent And Achieve Your Dreams
Unlock success with '12 Tips for Consistency.' From goal-setting to resilience, discover the keys to realizing your dreams. 🌟 #DreamAchieve"


Vic Bowling
4 min read
Get Bored & Unfocused To Spark Creativity
Get bored to spark creativity. Simple science-based tips to encourage you to lie down and do nothing for a bit.


Vic Bowling
4 min read
Transform Negative Self-Talk Into Something Productive & Positive
Transform negative self-talk into something productive
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