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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 :)


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
Feb 14, 20232 min read


6 Steps to flourishing as an entrepreneur
Starting and running a business is not for the faint-hearted. But despite the difficulties, there are many ways to flourish. Here are 6.

Dr Maike Neuhaus
Feb 6, 20233 min read


What it means to work evidence-based
I make sure that practitioners I seek work evidence-based. In this blog article, I wanted to share a brief description of what it means.

Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 30, 20232 min read


How to become a confident leader in the workplace
Confidence is a key characteristic of effective leaders, and it's something that can be developed and strengthened over time. Here's how.

Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 23, 20232 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 16, 20233 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.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Get out of your own way: How to overcome self-sabotage and beat procrastination
Self-sabotage and procrastination can be major obstacles to achieving our goals. Here are 9 tips to get out of your own way & overcome them.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 2, 20233 min read


Personal boundaries: What they are and how to set them (+ examples)
In this blog post, we'll explore these questions in depth, and provide some real-world examples to help you understand how to set them.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 2, 20234 min read


From life on autopilot to thriving: 10 Steps to making the most of the new year
Here are 10 steps to help you make the most of the new year and avoid falling into a life on autopilot.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 1, 20233 min read


Why we love the idea of a fresh start in the new year
Why is it that so many of us are drawn to the idea of starting anew? Here are a few possible reasons.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Dec 31, 20223 min read


7 Great articles & 5 best TED talks about New Year's Resolutions (+summary & links)
If you'd like to set resolutions for the year ahead and are looking for some inspiration, here's a list of great articles and TED talks!
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Dec 30, 20223 min read


How languishing impacts your health and wellbeing
Languishing can have serious consequences for your overall health and wellbeing. Here is what they are and what you can do about it.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Dec 29, 20223 min read


Are you mentally healthy? Why it's more than the absence of illness + a must-watch TED talk
Many people have a heavy heart and feel helpless right now. Are they depressed? No. Are they mentally healthy? Also no.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Mar 2, 20223 min read


The 4 Key Self-Leadership Practices for Work Recovery
Research has identified 4 keys to effective recovery from work – are you currently doing all four? If you're not sure, you should read on.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Feb 16, 20225 min read


7 Hacks & practical resources to create your ideal work-life balance
A healthy work-life balance is crucial for our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Here are 7 life coaching hacks to creating one.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Feb 9, 20225 min read


Self-Compassion: What you need to know about it (+ 7 reasons to cultivate it & 4 key resources)
Self-compassion helps to shift this internal dialogue and learning this skill is a crucial part of self-leadership practice. So, what is it?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Feb 2, 20224 min read


Hacking Netflix for Self-Leadership? Yes please!
Here are 3 tips and 15 shows to keep self-leadership at the forefront of our mind when using Netflix.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 26, 20225 min read


How Self-Leadership Prevents Burnout
Burnout is a big buzzword lately – but what does it really mean and what can you do to prevent it?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 19, 20224 min read


3 TED Talks to Motivate & Inspire you on Your Self-Leadership Journey This New Year
Here are 3 inspirational TED Talks of people who have leant into their authenticity, realised their potential and created tehir own stories.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 12, 20224 min read


Opportunity Cost: What are you really costing yourself by not taking action this year?
So many of us use the new year to set goals for our future selves. But there is something really important to weigh up when doing so.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
Jan 5, 20226 min read
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