Christia Huntington
Bio
Hi, I’m Christia, a self proclaimed self-love expert.
I'm a freelance writer and an appearance psychology PhD researcher.
Stories (21/0)
I Quit College at 17 Years Old - Here's What Happened
You’ve probably heard at least one story about a friend of a friend who quit college and proceeded to ruin their life. You’re probably now reading this blog post asking yourself how quitting college was the best decision I ever made.
By Christia Huntingtonabout a year ago in Education
Bad Habits: Everything You Wanted To Know About Bad Habits
Most of us have at least one habit we believe is 'bad' that we want to break. Whether it's biting our nails, smoking, or spending too much time on social media. A habit can be frustratingly difficult to kick, regardless of whether it is deemed 'good' or bad'. However, conventionally 'bad' habits always seem that bit harder to change. But why? In this article, we'll explore the facts about bad habits: what they are, where they come from, and why they're so hard to break. By understanding the psychology behind our bad habits, we can develop strategies for breaking them once and for all.
By Christia Huntingtonabout a year ago in Motivation
Finding Balance In Life: How To Be Successful and Happy
We all want to find out how to be successful and happy, but sometimes it can feel like a juggling act. How can we maintain our happiness whilst also striving for success? The key is to find balance. In this post, we'll explore some tips for finding balance in life and achieving success and happiness simultaneously. Here are some tips on how to be successful and happy:
By Christia Huntingtonabout a year ago in Motivation
How To Become A More Effective Reader: 5 Simple Habits
We all want to be more effective readers, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. There is much more to reading a book than opening the first page and closing the last. Fiction books offer us the chance to pause our own reality and take a step into someone else’s. Non-fiction books provide us with limitless learning and opportunities for growth. Whether you like sci-fi fantasy or prefer to read up on the history of Peru, there are some simple steps you can take to become a more effective reader.
By Christia Huntingtonabout a year ago in Humans
How To Stop Anticipatory Anxiety In Its Tracks
Do you ever feel anxious about something that hasn’t even happened yet? It could be a family event, an interview, a meeting, or a long flight. It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous about the future, each of us experience anticipatory anxiety from time to time. However, if you’re future fears are dampening your present joy, it’s time to do something about it.
By Christia Huntingtonabout a year ago in Psyche
- Top Story - November 2022
The 5 Simple Habits Of A Good ListenerTop Story - November 2022
We’ve all encountered this situation. Someone is talking to us and we’re not really listening. We’re thinking about what we’re going to say next, or how we’re going to respond. Maybe we’re even checking our phone or looking around the room. How can you make changes to become a good listener?
By Christia Huntingtonabout a year ago in Motivation
How To Declutter Your Home For Better Mental Health
If you’ve ever had the urge to clean your house, but didn’t know where to start, you’re not alone. We all have clutter in our homes. It can be hard for us to figure out how to start decluttering when we have such busy lives. Perhaps you need to declutter because you’re moving house or moving back home.
By Christia Huntingtonabout a year ago in Lifehack
5 Easy Habits For A Happy Life
You’ve heard the saying “happiness is a choice.” Although I don’t believe in it entirely, there is some truth to it. I believe you will have a much greater *chance* of happiness if you are born into a privileged life (food in your belly, a roof over your head, clothes on your back, free from financial stress and strain) . But I do believe that everyone can take small steps to start implementing happiness into their lives through habits. Contrary to what you may believe, happiness is not something that just happens by itself. You have to work for it, practice it, and be consistent with it.
By Christia Huntingtonabout a year ago in Humans
How to show your partner you are grateful for them
Grateful appears to be one of many new ‘buzz words’ of the 2020’s. You hear about it on podcasts, you watch it on reality TV shows, you read about it in self-development books. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a whole new concept, never before seen. However, the practice of being grateful is not new. It’s an age-old, perhaps even evolutionary, concept.
By Christia Huntington2 years ago in Psyche