by Evan Dwan | Mar 6, 2017 | News |
In her book, The how of happiness, Positive psychology researcher, Sonja Lyubomirsky, outlines a few different exercises for cultivating the quality of optimism or positive thinking. Lyubomisky’s research has shown the central role an optimistic outlook plays in...
by Evan Dwan | Feb 24, 2017 | News |
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...
by Evan Dwan | Feb 17, 2017 | News |
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...
by Evan Dwan | Feb 17, 2017 | News |
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...
by Evan Dwan | Feb 17, 2017 | News |
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...
