Thanks to all at @chasethesun_org for organising the #ChaseTheSunCycle event in #ireland on Saturday. After 211 miles, eight counties and 13 hours in the saddle I was delighted to get to the finish in #enniscrone. #strive2thrive #TheTreeThatBends #cycling #endurance 🚲☀️

Some reflections on the #InsideTheManosphere documentary by Louis Theroux Credit to Louis and his team for shining a light on the dark corners of the #manosphere We must help boys and men reclaim their own influence rather than forfeit it to influencers. #masculinity

What would Rumi make of the world today? #givepeaceachance

Big shout out to all the authors out there on #worldbookday - writing a book is a labour of love: a rewarding and confronting experience. In reflecting on my own experience of writing #TheTreeThatBends, I realise that whilst I created the book, the process of doing so recreated me. #ReadMore

Thoughts are like the weather. You can notice thoughts come and go like clouds in the sky. ☀️ 💭 You have thoughts, thoughts don’t have you. For more insights like this check out ‘The Tree That Bends’ book 📕: amzn.to/4lefPBC www.strive2thrive.co.uk #TheTreeThatBends 🌳 #thrive #psychology

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

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In January’s ‘5 to Thrive’: 🥶 The concept of ‘Blue Monday’ 🏈 ‘Elway’ - a documentary about John Rlway 📕’Notes On Being a Man’ - a book by Scott Galloway #Thr5newsletter #BlueMonday #thrive #masculinity tinyurl.com/Thr5Jan26

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The sun rising at #Benbulbin #Sligo

Happy Christmas to one and all! 🎄🎅

Honoured to feature in @psyche.co discussing how we need to change how we think about #purpose - “Forming purpose is about carving out opportunities for cultivation rather than waiting for a sudden discovery”. #TheTreeThatBends

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In this insightful Idea, clinical psychologist Ross White argues that forming purpose is more about carving out opportunities for cultivation rather than waiting for a sudden discovery

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This @psychologytoday.com piece by @rossgwhite.com explores what fuels dehumanization, citing past work by Francesca Prati, Richard Crisp, & Monica Rubini showing that counter-stereotype exposure reduces prejudice and helps re‑humanize others. 🧠💙 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Dehumanization: The Catastrophic Loss of Our Shared Humanity

Autoimmune diseases misidentify parts of the body as a threat. Dehumanization mirrors this error. Here's why we dismiss others’ humanity and how to break the cycle.

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The relationship we have with our thoughts, emotions and sensations is something that we can change. And that can have a profound impact on our wellbeing and performance. #FlexibleMind #TheTreeThatBends

5 tips for managing stress that holiday season can bring. #TheTreeThatBends

In December’s ‘5 to Thrive’: 🫥 The concept of ‘Dehumanization’ 🎭 ‘Being Eddie’ - a documentary about Eddie Murphy 📕’How Emotions Are Made’ - a book by Lisa Feldman Barrett #Thr5newsletter #dehumanization #thrive Access the newsletter at the link below tinyurl.com/Thr5Dec25

We often hear about the importance of ‘controlling the controllables’. But real progress comes when we shift our relationship with the emotions that the uncontrollables can provoke. There’s nothing marginal about the gains that will bring. #TheTreeThatBends will help you make the shift.

Dare to strive less. It might help you be more. #TheTreeThatBends

I was honoured to have the opportunity to chat with Nick from the ‘Ikigai Tribe’ podcast about #Purpose, #PsychologicalFlexibility and steps we can take to develop a #FlexibleMind ikigaitribe.com/podcasts/pod... #ikigai

Carry your beliefs lightly, they might be holding you back from doing great things. #TheTreeThatBends #PsychologicalFlexibility

You have thoughts, thoughts needn’t have you. #TheTreeThatBends

The ‘TEAM WIN’ approach to life’s ups and downs. #TheTreeThatBends #psychology

In October’s ‘5 to Thrive’ newsletter: ✅ The concept of #PsychologicalSafety ✅ ‘a.k.a Charlie Sheen’ a documentary about the actor’s life & struggles. ✅ ‘Money: A Story of Humanity’ - an epic book by David McWilliams tinyurl.com/Thr5Oct25 #thr5newsletter #Thrive

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Thr5 is a monthly newsletter that aims to help you to both excel and feel well. The concept for the newsletter is simple – Five minutes of reading Five tips to help you thrive. Each month the five tip...

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How’s your relationship with yourself? Sometimes, it’s about recognising that the acceptance we may need most isn’t found in others, but within ourselves. #thetreethatbends

"The "strong intention, light attachment" ethos is not about caring less; it’s about being flexible in how you dedicate yourself to what you care about." www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-... #TheTreeThatBends @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

Harnessing the Power of ‘Strong Intention, Light Attachment’

Pursue goals with purpose, not rigidity. Discover how a "strong intention, light attachment" ethos helps to build clarity, commitment, and opportunities for long-term fulfilment.

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In Sept’s ‘5 to Thrive’: ✅ The concept of ‘strong intention, light attachment’ - finding purpose with ease💪🪽 ✅ ’America’s Team: The Gambler & His Cowboys’ - a documentary about the Dallas Cowboys 🏈 ✅ ‘The Next Conversation’ - a book by Jefferson Fisher📕 tinyurl.com/Thr5Sept25 #Thr5newsletter

It’s one year to the day that ‘The Tree That Bends: How a Flexible Mind can help you thrive’ was released! 🌳 🎂 Using the anatomy and functioning of a tree as a central metaphor, it showcases the power of psychological flexibility and describes actionable steps you can take to develop it..

Interested to explore your sense of purpose? Try the ‘Day on Purpose’ exercise. Six questions to help you connect with what you’re passionate about. #Purpose #TheTreeThatBends #Psychology

A moan about PDFs - Persistently Denied Feelings. If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive. #TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility

50 years on from the release of Jaws & the struggles Steven Spielberg experienced in making it - I was inspired to write an article for Training Magazine about how we can shift our relationship with difficult thoughts to thrive. trainingmag.com/the-importan... #psychologicalflexibility #Thrive

In July’s ‘5 to Thrive’: ✅ The ‘Nature Pyramid’ & its impact on wellbeing 🌱🌲🌊 ✅ ’Titan’ the film about the loss of the submersible at the wreck of the RMS Titanic 🚢 ✅ ‘The Forest is The Path’ the book by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol 📕🌳 tinyurl.com/Thr5July25 #Thr5newsletter #Wellbeing #Thrive