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Welcome to my blog! Here, you'll find a range of articles covering the various topic areas of human flourishing science and self-leadership and how to accomplish your goals. The blog articles are written both by myself and a number of expert guest writers. If you would like to contribute, send me your CV and an example of your writing skills to hello@theflourishingdoc.com :)
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jun 5, 20234 min read
From healthcare to wellcare: Why a proactive approach to mental wellbeing is crucial
Rather than waiting until someone is ill, we need to focus on promoting mental wellbeing aka flourishing before any signs of illness appear.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
May 15, 20232 min read
How many people are languishing? The prevalence of low mental wellbeing in society
In this article, I share some of the statistics around the prevalence of languishing and what it means for mental health and wellbeing.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
May 8, 20232 min read
Beyond a passing mood: Why languishing puts you at greater risk of mental illness
Did you know that languishing is not just a passing mood or feeling, but is actually closely linked to the development of mental illness?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
May 1, 20232 min read
From surviving to thriving: The link between mental illness and flourishing
When we think about mental health, we often focus on treating mental illness. But this approach is only part of the solution.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Apr 24, 20232 min read
5 Ways to unstuck yourself when you’ve run out of creative juice
Creativity is a fickle beast but there are ways to get unstuck when you've run out of creative juice. Here are five.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Apr 2, 20234 min read
How the way you use social media can influence your happiness and mental wellbeing (+5 tips)
In this article, I'm going to share some of the positive and negative impacts of social media use and how you can optimise yours.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Feb 20, 20233 min read
What to do when you’re languishing
If you're feeling stuck in a state of languishing, here are some things you can try.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Feb 14, 20232 min read
What languishing feels like
To give you a better idea of whether you're languishing or not, here are some common signs and symptoms to look out for.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 16, 20233 min read
How to stop languishing and living life on autopilot (7 steps)
To stop living life on autopilot, it is important to become more present and aware in each moment. Here are 7 steps to break free from it.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 9, 20232 min read
What does it mean to live life on autopilot? (+ how to break free from autopilot life)
There are many factors that can contribute to living life on autopilot. And luckily, there are steps we can take to break free from it.
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