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Dr Maike Neuhaus
How Important is it to Discover and Live Your Purpose? A Psychological Perspective (+ 3 Tips)
The quest for purpose is a cornerstone of human existence. But do you really need to discover and live your purpose?
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Blog
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
- May 22
- 4 min
Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth and its role in living life fully
What is post-traumatic growth? How does it occur, and what scientific evidence supports its existence?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- May 15
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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 17
- 3 min
How having fun can make you healthy (+ 8 ways to have more fun in life)
Fun and health are closely intertwined: Having more fun in life can lead to better physical and mental health outcomes. Here's how.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- Apr 10
- 3 min
My top tips on how to manage your energy more effectively
In this article, I'll discuss the science behind energy management and provide tips on how to manage your energy more effecively.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- Apr 2
- 4 min
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
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Why I love my job as a positive psychology practitioner and self-leadership coach
In this week's article, I wanted to share with you why I love coaching so much and why I believe that it's more important than ever before.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- Mar 20
- 3 min
How to Fully Embrace Who You Are
When you fully embrace who you are, you will experience greater confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose in life. Here's how.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- Mar 13
- 2 min
7 steps to self-love: This is what people do who love themselves
If you're struggling to love yourself, here are some tips to help you get started.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- Mar 6
- 3 min
Mental fitness: What it is, why it matters, and how you can increase yours
You probably know what physical fitness is, why it's important and how you can become fitter yourself. But do you know about MENTAL fitness?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- Feb 27
- 4 min
How to feel alive and live life to the fullest
Here are a few simple steps you can take to help you feel more alive and make the most of each day.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- Feb 20
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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 6
- 3 min
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
- Jan 30
- 2 min
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 23
- 2 min
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 16
- 3 min
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.
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