<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Happy Citta PM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Citta]]></description><link>https://www.happycitta.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:25:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.happycitta.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Talking Cure: What Helps Change Last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can talk therapy create lasting change? Explore the strengths and limits of CBT, ACT and EMDR—and what helps turn self-understanding into lasting action.]]></description><link>https://www.happycitta.com/post/beyond-the-talking-cure-what-helps-change-last</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8a07874e12adafbf7b14d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Psychology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Therapeutic Styles]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28fed2f3c95f4589a1259daaedda1b0f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Wicks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Did Our Silliness Go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little girl falls off her scooter and carries on. It made me wonder: when did life become so serious? A personal look at resilience, ageing and curiosity. 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Discover how technology is designed to capture our attention, what Johann Hari's *Stolen Focus* reveals about distraction, and a simple mindfulness challenge to help you regain control of your focus.]]></description><link>https://www.happycitta.com/post/mindful-technology-who-s-driving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b055a16311e2343181cfa</guid><category><![CDATA[Psychology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8875ec269a014d77910f7965040a209f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Wicks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EQ vs IQ: What Actually Makes a Workplace Function?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do so many intelligent workplaces still feel dysfunctional? Exploring EQ vs IQ in modern organisations, stakeholder relationships, workplace culture and emotionally intelligent leadership through real examples from Boeing, Google, the NHS and more.]]></description><link>https://www.happycitta.com/post/eq-vs-iq-what-actually-makes-a-workplace-function</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b06b074482459b6b5a5c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Workplace]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Psychology]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b8c8264830624ba484acf3577f5a70c2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Wicks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'll Enjoy It When It's Done]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reflective and humorous exploration of why so much of adult life feels rewarding only after it’s finished. From cleaning and running to work, productivity culture and the “arrival fallacy”, this Happy Citta blog considers whether we’ve forgotten how to enjoy the middle of things.]]></description><link>https://www.happycitta.com/post/i-ll-enjoy-it-when-it-s-done</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b2f2dfe6fd82d15074df1</guid><category><![CDATA[Psychology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellbeing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ageing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e5f3ceeda1704078b6c5add954e7ee28~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Wicks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Am I Basing My Decisions On? Is It Intuition or Anxiety?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When your mind is noisy, how do you trust yourself? A grounded exploration of anxiety vs intuition, with practical tools to find clarity and make decisions that truly align with you.]]></description><link>https://www.happycitta.com/post/what-am-i-basing-my-decisions-on-is-it-intuition-or-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b31a816311e2343187b28</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mind and Body]]></category><category><![CDATA[Psychology]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_38e108fccbdb49cc8b0a1f4c8d0f8a9d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katy Wicks</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Am I Seeking Community... Or Do I Need To Start A Cult?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reflective blog exploring Western culture, loneliness, and the quiet longing for community. 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