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Welcome to Win Your Week - our weekly blog on all things motivation, mindfulness, life hacks and more! When something goes wrong do you tend to chalk it up to your own doing or other factors outside of your control? The way you answer this question is largely determined by a psychological construct known as ‘locus of control’. Locus of control refers to the degree to which we feel a sense of agency in our lives. We can fall anywhere between a high internal to a high external locus of control. 

Find yourself continually comparing yourself to other? Here's how to break the unhealthy cycle! These strategies can help you think about yourself more positively. When you stop comparing yourself to others and turn your focus inward, you start being better at what really matters: being you.

You may have heard the saying ‘comparison is the thief of joy’. This sentiment is particularly relevant today, especially with our constant access to social media and people’s curated and seemingly perfect lives. So, today we want to talk about comparison, where is comes from and how we combat it before it takes over our lives - and hopefully by the end you'll be inspired to WIN YOUR WEEK!

There’s a reason there are millions of songs written about friendship. Friends are vital to our wellbeing and are some of the most powerful bonds people have. Having close friends enriches our lives. Friends can celebrate our wins with us as well as provide support during bad times. Having friends can prevent isolation and loneliness and give us the chance to offer essential companionship. Friends also play a significant role in promoting our overall health. With adults who have strong social connections having a reduced risk of depression and high blood pressure. In addition, studies have found that older adults who have meaningful relationships and social support are likely to live longer than their peers with fewer connections.