Transforming performance anxiety

Transforming performance anxiety

One of the most challenging emotions to deal with is anxiety. The symptoms of anxiety are inherently unpleasant and an experience that we instinctively seek to avoid: racing pulse, sweaty palms, churning stomach, unsettling thoughts. Often, we try to quell anxiety by...
The three C’s of resilience building

The three C’s of resilience building

Why is it that some people are energised and flourish in the midst of stressful situations while others are depleted and fall ill as a result of these experiences? Research conducted by Suzanne Kobasa and her colleagues found no evidence of a connection between...
Defusing performance stress and anxiety

Defusing performance stress and anxiety

One of the biggest challenges, when it comes to performance activities, is learning to manage the emotions that arise around them. Whether it is public speaking, playing sport, a work activity, or artistic performance, aside from the challenge of performing and...
Finding balance

Finding balance

Balance occurs where there is an even distribution of energy. Too often we over-focus on one aspect of our lives to the detriment of others. The classic case, of course, is becoming too work-focused, neglecting our leisure, relationships, and health. But this is just...
The freedom to choose and to change

The freedom to choose and to change

Did you ever wake up one day and wonder how you got to where you are in life? It can sometime seem as if life has ‘happened’ to us – we don’t remember actively choosing the path we have taken. It is like the river of life has swept us along in...