The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983, suggests that there are many different types of intelligence, including musical, mathematical, spat...
Watch and Learn - The Benefits of People Watching
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
10/10/2021
Over the years, I have learned a lot… by watching others! It is so easy to be distracted by our habits, schedules and routines. Digital devices, social media,...
The Art of Letting Go
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
15/09/2021
It’s hard to let go and move on ... ♦ from relationships ♦ from mistakes ♦ from people who hurt us deeply ♦ from regrets ♦ from...
I’m not a Pessimist – I’m a Realist
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
15/08/2021
But are you? Do you consider yourself a realist when in fact, you are a pessimist? We all have negative thoughts at times. But when negative thoughts start to...
The Road Less Travelled – Don’t Take the Easy Way
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
17/07/2021
I have worked with so many individuals over the years who are afraid of CHANGE. Why do we fear change? Because change is uncertain and risky. Not knowing what...
Time to Bring Out Your Inner Child
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
08/07/2021
Do you remember what it was like to be a child? As a mental health professional, I have done a lot of work with adults over the past twenty-five years. But I started...
Imposter Syndrome – Are You Hiding Behind a Mask?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
06/06/2021
The imposter syndrome can be described as feeling like a “fake” – it's a belief that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. Imposter syndrome is very re...
Why Are the Finns So Happy?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
01/04/2021
According to the 2021 World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country in the world for the fourth year in a row – even during the pandemic. Of course, people ...
Give Me a Break!
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
18/03/2021
Is this you? You get up from your desk and take small breaks throughout the day regularly? You do a few minutes of exercise or stretching every hour or two? You...
It’s Not My Fault!
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
20/02/2021
As a mental health professional, I have worked with many people who struggle to take responsibility for themselves and their actions. Over time, I have learned to...
