Nina Nesdoly
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?
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
- 4 min
What Does it Mean to Languish?
What exactly does languishing feel like and how do you know you're langushing?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
What’s Your ‘Easy-Out’?
We’re all guilty of it. We see the lovely yoga pants in the beautiful colour. If I just get those, I will be so motivated to exercise.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
Why Can’t I Ever Make Those ‘Good’ Habits Stick?
Hint: It’s not because you lack the discipline…What it comes down to, essentially, is understanding ourselves and how we function as humans.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 2 min
About the benefits of self-monitoring (+8 questions to ask yourself)
Inducing change in one’s life is never straightforward and easy. Here's why self-monitoring is your biggest ally.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
How to build self-confidence (and why I wouldn’t wait for it to take action)
Have you ever not done anything because you felt like you weren’t ready yet? Here's what you need to know.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 8 min
The 9 positive psychology practices you can cultivate to lead yourself through a crisis
As an academic, I sometimes come across research papers that are brilliant, however, don’t reach the broader public...
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
The 4 questions you should ask yourself in order to maximise your motivation
Do you exercise regularly? If so, do you do it because you love the feeling of exercising or because you should do it?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 5 min
The 4 stages of self-leadership competence (and how to identify which one you're at)
Can you imagine what your life would look like if you mastered the art of self-leadership to the point where you thrive effortlessly?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 2 min
The most underrated secret to perseverance (and how you can cultivate it)
Grit can, more reliably than any other characteristic, distinguish the successful from the non-successful.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 4 min
3 Strategies to maximise your potential
Are you the best version of yourself? Living your best possible life? What does it even mean to be the best version of yourself? Find out.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
The 5 ingredients of happiness
We are starting to have a long list of scientifically proven, practical strategies to increase happiness. This is what they are.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 7 min
7 lifestyle habits that will maximise your self-leadership potential
If you want to be a stronger self-leader, understanding how to take good care of your body and mind is a prerequisite. Here's how.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 4 min
The 5 aspects of motivation you should understand before getting frustrated with it
Everyone always talks about how motivated they are to do something or not. To many, motivation is a mystery and frustration all the same.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 4 min
Self-leadership starts with you – but what exactly is self-knowledge and why is it important?
Self-awareness is the observation of our thoughts & feelings in the present. Self-knowledge means understanding ourselves in our entirety.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
Cognitive dissonance: What it is & 3 things you can do to tame this worst enemy of yours
The term cognitive dissonance was named by social psychologist Leon Festinger. Your mind doesn't like it & will try to get rid of it...
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
Are you MISWANTING? 7 things people do that (unknowingly) make them unhappy
Any chance that you might be miswanting? Have you heard of 'miswanting' before? Here is what you need to know in order to avoid it.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 2 min
Our fight or flight response can save lives – but why are we happy?
Have you ever wondered what the purpose of happiness is? Sure, it feels good, but is that it?
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
Happiness: Skill or circumstance?
Psychology researchers from all over the globe have invested a ton of time and effort to shed some light on what happiness is.
Dr Maike Neuhaus
- 3 min
The 8 steps of self-leadership
Self-leadership meansunderstanding who you are, identifying your desired experiences and intentionally guiding yourself toward them.