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Wednesday, 5 February 2020

Humour: Do Some People Use Humour As A Defence Mechanism?

There are a number of things that make life easier to handle on this planet, and being able to laugh is one of them. This ability serves a similar purpose to oil; it allows life to flow that little bit easier.
Without oil, a machine would soon end up seizing up, but while the world probably wouldn't come to a standstill without laughter, it certainly wouldn't be the same. Instead, it would be like living a life that is in black and white.
A Gloss
Being able to laugh, then, will be what gives life that bit of extra sparkle. So, let's say that someone is experiencing a fair amount of stress; they will be able to watch something that will help them to relax.

Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Life Begins Outside Your Comfort Zone

It was Neale Donald Walsh who quipped, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
He was drawing awareness to move out of our safety zone to experience the richness of life.
Your comfort zone is a safety net where anxiety levels and the status quo are preserved. It is your harbour of contentment.
Mankind has an inherent drive for safety, wired into his DNA to seek food, water and shelter for his survival.