We all want to be liked, don’t we? It is key to human nature, perhaps dating back to a fear of being ‘thrown out of the cave’ (as this could threaten our survival). So what happens when we upload something to social media and it doesn’t get ‘liked’? Or worse,
Stozzys.com has been lucky enough to work with the great team at University of Plymouth, through the European Regional Development Funded project, EPIC (eHealth Productivity and Innovation in Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly) Research Fellow Nicole Thomas became interested in some of the key ideas behind Stozzys.com, and she
I didn’t think we would be saying those words for many years but with the help of the fantastic Immersive Technology team at Tremough university campus in Cornwall England, Stozzys.com has now piloted its first story-writing workshop using avatars. We used technology that is changing so fast there are new options
Sharing true life stories is powerful. As much as we can draw inspiration and motivation from reading them, the process of writing and reflecting on past events can also be a way for us to become empowered. It can be a way for us to make sense of what’s happened
In this blog, we receive an update from co-founder Michelle Carter-Foster. Michelle tells us about how Stozzys.com has evolved over the last couple of years and about the work we’ve been doing to help others experience the benefits of reading and sharing true life stories. A few years ago, Derek
Earlier this year we began our first community outreach project. We visited members of the public living in care homes and invited them to share their true life stories with us. This was a huge learning curve for Stozzys and a number of challenges and successes emerged. Here’s what we’ve
In this blog, we explore the work of Dr Kristin Neff and how self-compassion allows us to view ourselves in a more balanced and less painful light. Dr Kristin Neff is an associate professor in the University of Texas at Austin’s department of educational psychology and has conducted over twenty
“A problem shared is a problem halved” is a proverbial saying well-known to all. But what does the science say about true life storytelling? And why does it make us feel better? In this blog, we take a look at what the research has uncovered when it comes to true
Valentine’s Day – an emotional day for many, no matter what your relationship status is. Recent years have seen the celebrations extended to celebrate singledom too, mainly in the form of Single’s Awareness Day on the 15th February (the day after Valentine’s Day). But what about those who are heartbroken? Whilst
One of our recent contributors found her power through the support of individuals on LinkedIn and has never looked back. Now, she helps others find their power through an online initiative she set up. From Being the Fat Girl of the Office to Being the Big-Hearted Girl Online “I’m not
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