Leon Macfayden
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From a police officer to a psychiatric ward and recovery.
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8 Principles of Stoicism That Can Improve Your Life
Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that began thousands of years ago and has remained popular today because it offers practical guidance for people who live in the real world. It is designed to make us stronger, healthier, and happier and has stood the test of time.
By Leon Macfaydenabout a year ago in Motivation
8 Tips from a Former Cop on How to Read People.
Before I succumbed to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I was a police officer. Reading people was part of my job. Many people lie to the police. You get to the stage where you think everyone’s lying as soon as their lips move. But body language gives them away.
By Leon Macfaydenabout a year ago in Lifehack
The 6 Most Common Issues That Lead Men to Commit Suicide, According to Suicidal Men
For over two years, I volunteered for an organization whose goal was to prevent suicide. We did most of our work via telephone, but the door was always open to visitors who needed a face-to-face meeting.
By Leon Macfayden2 years ago in Psyche
I Suffered a Terrible 10 Year Depression When I Lost My Job.
That’s no exaggeration. I became a Police Officer in 2002 and didn’t have the slightest clue about the real world. I was fresh-faced and barely out of University. After a few weeks in “The Job”, I sat in my patrol car and cried like a baby.
By Leon Macfayden3 years ago in Motivation