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Entrepreneur
10 hours ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Learn From Top Nonfiction Books Without Reading Them All With This App
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The Guardian
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Therapy isn't about life hacks. The best solutions are simpler
When people seek therapy – and I know this, because I too was once a person seeking therapy – we often want strategies, techniques and tools for our toolboxes. We want to be asked questions and to know the answers; we want to ask questions and to be given answers. We believe that these are the things we need to build a better life. Now that I am a patient in psychoanalysis, and I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist treating patients, I can see why my therapist needed to frustrate this desire, and offer me the opposite. What I wanted was to manage myself out of my emotions rather than feel them, to hack my life rather than live it – and that makes for a shallower existence, not a better one. Meaningful therapy has helped me to understand that what I wanted was not what I needed. That my search for the right answer, born out of my conviction that there is a right way to do life, could only ever keep me stuck. I see now that this powerful treatment can offer something far more valuable than strategies: a fertile environment in which a mind can grow, so that a new space can open up between sensing an emotional experience inside you and having to get rid of it immediately. In this space, you can develop the capacity to tolerate something that previously was experienced as unbearable – and this gives you time to feel, to think and to respond with agency, rather than remaining a slave to your reactions. This can be utterly transformative for our relationships, for our working lives, for our parenting and for our self-respect. It is not something we can try to do, it is not something someone can tell us how to do, it is not something we can read about in a newspaper article (even this one, I'm afraid). It is the outcome of a meaningful, sustained therapeutic relationship, and there is no shortcut. The fact is that strategies, techniques and tools are all out there for you to find if you want them. A quick internet search will serve up more studies than you could possibly wish to read showing that exercise is good for your mental health; that mindfulness can help to manage stress (and there are plenty of apps for that); and that if it makes you feel good, you can buy as many adult colouring books, gratitude journals and weighted blankets as you wish (before you feel so weighed down by all your stuff that it's time to de-clutter again). These things may or may not be helpful, but advice along these lines can also make a person feel worse, if what they really need is to address the underlying difficulties, anxieties, depressions and unconscious dynamics that rob them of the capacity to enjoy the good things in life. Because the thing about building a better life is that it is at the same time incredibly complex and incredibly simple. (One consequence of good psychotherapy – and parenthood – is developing the capacity to recognise and feel two opposing truths at the same time.) In a therapy session, an almost imperceptible movement or sigh from a patient might, when attention is directed towards it, open up a fascinating seam of memories and associations that reveal buried pain and love and heartbreaking assumptions about themselves, which developed in their mind in childhood out of compelling family dynamics and have continued to imprison them for their entire lives. And once these knotty, complex dynamics have been excavated and understood, and the feelings trapped within have been allowed expression, then the cell door can open, and as well as pain and anger and longing and other feelings, all sorts of beautifully simple things become possible. The blissful feeling of warm sunshine on your face. The colours in a David Hockney painting. The deliciousness of a chocolate Hobnob. The heart-swelling sound of a toddler laughing – yours or someone else's. The pleasure of exchanging a nod with a stranger who has also gone for a walk in the park. The joy of watching one of the greatest films of all time. Which brings me to my final point. We have to acknowledge that good therapy can be difficult to find (though there is plenty of information at And if you live in an area where psychotherapy is, outrageously, not available on the NHS, or about to be cut, then it can be expensive (though there are low-fee schemes available at the Institute of Psychoanalysis and the British Psychotherapy Foundation, and elsewhere too). It may also be that this kind of therapy might not be useful to you at this moment. And, as I have written previously, good therapy takes time, and there are periods in our lives when that time may not be available to us. Fortunately, there is something else that can help. Here is the one strategy, technique and tool I have found that really does work – the answer to almost any question. Watch Midnight Run. And if you have already watched this exquisite 80s comedy with Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin and Yaphet Kotto, then watch it again. And when you have watched it, find someone else who has watched it – it may be that the greatest value of the internet lies in its facility to connect people who have watched Midnight Run – and swap your favourite quotes and scenes with them. And then make a cup of tea and dunk a chocolate Hobnob in it and eat it. You're welcome. Moya Sarner is an NHS psychotherapist and the author of When I Grow Up – Conversations With Adults in Search of Adulthood Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
JoJo Siwa's ex Kath Ebbs reveals the lessons they've learnt following their much-talked-about split: 'Don't mistake attachment for love'
Kath Ebbs has taken to social media to reveal the five things they've learnt since their headlining breakup from JoJo Siwa. The LGBTQIA+ activist, 27, who publicly split from the Karma hitmaker in April, shared a video montage on Instagram on Sunday showing them enjoying time with friends and family. '5 lessons I've learnt over the past months,' Kath, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, captioned the post, which has already garnered 130 comments. 'Friendship and community really are a life force. Allow those that see you and love you to hold you,' they began. They then went on to reflect on the pressures of social media, especially in the public eye. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Do not allow your sense of self to be dictated on an app like TikTok. People are just looking for entertainment here. Don't take it personally because you are just a porn in their story, not an actual human being,' they wrote. Kath went on: 'Feel it all but also remember to laugh and have fun with the chaos. It's not that deep. 'Continue to live by your values and integrity even when you feel misunderstood. Your life will always be much fuller in the long run if you stay true to who you are and what you believe in (I hope).' Kath's fifth lesson then broached the topic of love and seemingly made a dig at their former girlfriend. 'Don't mistake attachment for love. Love is a doing word rooted in care. Look to your friends as a blueprint' they wrote. The post, which was accompanied by Alex Warren's song Ordinary, also included a caption written on the clip. 'Move on,' it pointedly read. 'You're so g*d d**n loved by those that matter.' JoJo, 22, raised eyebrows during her stint on UK Celebrity Big Brother after forming a close bond with Love Island star Chris Hughes, 32, whilst still being in a relationship with Kath. While they repeatedly insisted their relationship was platonic, before and after JoJo broke up with Kath at the Big Brother wrap party, the duo have since 'confirmed' their relationship this week. The pair posted a slew of snaps taken after Chris flew to the US for JoJo's 22nd birthday. The photos showed JoJo cuddling up to the presenter and sharing some intimate embraces during a week which Chris described as 'the prettiest '. Just hours before the smitten post Kath, who was perhaps already in the know, took to their Instagram Stories with a one-word comment: 'LOL.'
Fox News
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Justin Bieber fears being 'exposed,' says he's been 'used' as concerns mount for troubled pop star
Justin Bieber is admitting to being "flawed" in a series of posts made to social media Friday. The pop star, who has been in the spotlight lately for his concerning behavior on social media, started off his latest Instagram confessionals by writing, "I'm just an average flawed guy. I've done things that have hurt others. I continue to do and say things that hurt others unintentionally." "Yet I woke up this morning with another opportunity to grow and not be so selfish today." He went on to write, "LOVE DRAWS US IN. LOVE DOESN'T CONDEMN. LOVE BELIEVES THE BEST. LOVE HOPES ALL THINGS AND ENDURES ALL THINGS. IT DOESN'T KEEP RECORD OF WRONG. LOVE HELPS U TO FORGIVE AND LOVE EVEN YOUR ENEMIES." Bieber made another post shortly after that, telling his followers that "Sometimes I think I'm gonna get exposed if I tell people how selfish I am. Like if I admitted that, maybe people wouldn't like me or trust me." The "Baby" singer explained that he felt that if he was honest about feeling selfish, then he would be "disqualified from the dreams I had of being included," but said that the more honest he is about things, the more freedom he has. In another post, Bieber wrote that he "can't control" how he feels when he wakes up each morning, and that in the past "I would find myself even subconsciously blaming god for the bad feeling I woke up with rather than communicate with him and ask him to help me have a change of perspective." Now, he's "been really asking god to help me see the best in people. Even after being used in the way I have." He said that it's "easier" to call others greedy than it is for one to admit to being greedy themselves, and that "Only god can remove the greed and selfishness from our hearts."He added, "Trying harder won't work. Cuz I tried lol." Many of Bieber's fans showed support in the comments of his posts, with one writing, "You are in our prayers to help you feel and be better, we love you Justin." Another told him, "Justin just live your life, you don't have to be a famous singer anymore …." Others were more critical, with one person commenting, "Get over yourself Justin. Slow down and rebuild buietiful. You have to back up. Or you will crash. Start to help others. That want to succeed. Don't have self pity." "Justin you should visit hospital not coz your sick but to see how much pain people are going through then come and tell Us if your really that worst than them," another person wrote. A representative for Bieber did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fans began weighing in on Bieber's well-being after he attended wife Hailey Bieber's Rhode event in Los Angeles in February. In a video that went viral on TikTok, Bieber was seen with a huge grin on his face and rocking side-to-side while talking to attendees at the event. "Are you sure that's Justin Bieber?" one user asked. Another added, "I refuse to believe this is Justin Bieber," with a crying emoji. "Is he okay?!" a user asked. Another chimed in, "This is so hard to watch. Someone help him." After the speculation, Bieber's team told TMZ concern about Bieber's mental and physical health is "exhausting and pitiful and shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive." His team added that he is focused on being a father to his son Jack and producing new music. Hailey and Justin welcomed their first child last August.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Justin Bieber reveals 'the truth' about his wellbeing and admits he's 'asking God for help' in worrying post
Justin Bieber finally revealed the truth about his wellbeing in a string of worrying social media posts on Friday. The 31-year-old singer took to his Instagram to share several lengthy posts in which he admitted to 'asking God to help' him amid difficult times. Bieber's posts come as his former mentor Sean ' Diddy ' Combs' ongoing criminal trial is set to begin within days. In one post, which the singer shared on both his Instagram Story and his grid, he admitted to being 'just an average flawed guy.' He also confessed to his 294 million followers that he 'continues to do and say things that hurt others unintentionally.' In another message, he opened up about his insecurities and confessed to being worried of being 'exposed.' He also opened up about being 'used in the way I have.' 'I'm just an average flawed guy,' he wrote in his first, lengthy post. 'I've done things that have hurt others. He continued: 'I continue to do and say things that hurt others unintentionally. 'Yet I woke up this morning with another opportunity to grow and not be so selfish today.' Musing about how love has positively affected his life, he wrote: 'LOVE DRAWS US IN. LOVE DOESNT CONDEMN. LOVE BELIEVES THE BEST. 'LOVE HOPES ALL THINGS. AND ENDURES ALL THINGS. IT DOESNT KEEP RECORD OF WRONG. LOVE HELPS U TO FORGIVE AND LOVE EVEN YOUR ENEMIES.' In his second post, he admitted that he fears being 'exposed' for being 'selfish.' 'I sometimes think im gonna get exposed if I tell people how selfish I am,' he wrote. 'Like if I admitted that, maybe people wouldn't like me or trust me,' the Grammy winner continued. In one post, which the singer shared on both his Instagram Story and his grid, he admitted to being 'just an average flawed guy.' He also confessed to his 294 million followers that he 'continues to do and say things that hurt others unintentionally' In another message, he opened up about his insecurities and confessed to being worried of being 'exposed' He also reposted another lengthy entry he wrote in one of his photo captions on his Instagram Story, in which he said he 'can't control how [he's] gonna feel' 'I thought if I was honest about the selfish things I was feeling that I was gonna be disqualified from the dreams I had of being included,' he admitted. 'But the more honest I am about where I really am, the more freedom I actually have,' he wrote. He also reposted another lengthy entry he wrote in one of his photo captions on his Instagram Story, in which he said he 'can't control how [he's] gonna feel.' 'The truth is I wake up every morning. Some days I'm optimistic. Sometimes I wake up pessimistic,' he wrote. 'I can't control how I'm gonna feel,' he added. 'I would find myself even subconsciously blaming god for the bad feeling I woke up with rather than communicate with him and ask him to help me have a change of perspective.' The musician and new father continued: 'I've been really asking god to help me see the best in people Even after being used in the way I have.' He seemingly called himself sneaky as he wrote in an earlier Instagram note that 'God uses the sneaky ones. Not the holy ones. Im the proof.' 'Once again it's Easier to point the finger than it is to take ownership,' Bieber wrote about going through times of hardship. 'It's easy to say d*** their [sic] greedy rather than to check the greed in our own hearts.' He added: 'Only god can remove the greed and selfishness from our hearts. Trying harder won't work. Cuz I tried lol.' This comes amid fan concern over the singer after his many cryptic posts over the past months have sparked speculation on his wellbeing and the state of his marriage with Hailey Bieber. This month, the model, 28, attended the Met Gala but Bieber was not at her side as he recently traveled to Iceland. He also shared a social media post and revealed he was watching a hockey game the day his wife traveled to New York City for fashion's biggest night. Even though he did not attend, he did share many photos of his wife on Instagram and gushed over his 'baby.' The pair, who have been married for nearly seven years, welcomed their son Jack Blues Bieber last August.
