flexibleman

Supporting men to take ownership of their psychological well-being

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The Flexible Man Project team is very excited to launch our online workshop! Find out more at https://t.co/jC4py4QZDq

#flexiblemanproject #menshealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #wellbeing

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A podcast we recommend....⁠Freakanomics is a great podcast which combines psychology, economics, politics, and other topics. There's a definite 'behavioural science' angle that often draws out practical strategies. #flexiblemanproject #onlinepsychologist #onlinecoach

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Our best advice for procrastination...Just 5 minutes: Start a task you've been putting off by committing to spending 5 minutes working on it. Starting a task is sometimes the hardest part. #flexiblemanproject #procrastination #onlinepsychologist #masculinity #onlinecoaching

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Research tells us that affirmations have a small but significant effect of positive health behaviours. A popular form of affirmation is to think about or choose an important value/set of values in relation to your own life. #thepracticalpsychologist #onlinepsychologist
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Our perceived flaws and shortcomings can actually provide great learning opportunities when we accept that there is no self-development 'finish line'. ⁠You'll never be a 'finished product' so stop trying to think and act like this is possible. #flexiblemanproject #menshealth⁠

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What do men think about sonder? Legitimate part of your masculinity, or tree-hugging clap-trap?

Discuss.....

#psychologistlife #psychologistsofinstagram #clinicalpsychologist #psychologists #psychologistonline… https://t.co/gfg9SkHZZh

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Men sometimes think they have to do something big to make an impact in the world.

An alternative version of masculinity might say that small, persistent positive behaviours reflect strength, perseverance, humility,… https://t.co/aeiXu4b3ee

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This is right up FMP's alley.

Comparison runs the risk of believing there is a 'right' and 'wrong' to be emulated. This leads to unhelpful (and often fictional) expectations for thinking, feeling, and behaving.… https://t.co/YbRtNgycxs

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Men must grieve when a loved-one dies. There's nothing manly about running from psychological pain you didn't cause.

Watch out for unhelpful expectations and beliefs about grief.

Tag a guy who might benefit from… https://t.co/Wwl6mmxCx5

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Mental health week has been and gone. The theme was 'kindness'.

Read more about blokes and kindness in our latest article.

How many ways can a man show kindness?

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Psychological distress is an unavoidable part of life. If you have a pulse, you're going to experience tough times no matter who you are, where you come from, or how much you can bench press.

Strength does not have… https://t.co/ihKHnJ9KfK

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Seriously, why wouldn't you....? @ Surrey https://t.co/vCUH3YWNfN

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Just posted a photo @ Surrey https://t.co/NtLz6xjN5n

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Kindness is the theme of mental health awareness week this year.

Kindness towards yourself is just as important as kindness towards others.

Kindness doesn't have to be a dirty word if you're a bloke! Tell us how… https://t.co/m11k1Jb7Ot

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Willpower is not a particularly helpful concept. It does not give us a sense of direction and it fluctuates over time (amongst many other drawbacks). These are just a few suggested alternative tools for reaching… https://t.co/mBNvBRsWIY

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Just posted a photo @ Surrey https://t.co/Yok2hc1wIf

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We should be very cautious about using 'male-friendly' language in mental health. 

Anyone with even a passing interest in men's health is aware that, as a group, blokes are reluctant help-seekers for both physical… https://t.co/WLET4dQgWo

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Do you find difficult conversations tricky to sit through?

Think your listening skills could do with some sharpening?

Here are 4 straightforward tips to turn you into a listening guru....

What other listing tips… https://t.co/iCGa4eLYmu

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The FMP advocates for flexible masculinity as the key to psychological health in men.

Flexible masculinity is comprised of three components; flexible thinking, flexible behaviour, and compassion.

What does… https://t.co/riNOTc5jQR

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What do the pandemic and grieving have in common? Find out here...
https://t.co/sP68mRF4RW #COVID2019 #Grief

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