"We get stressed if something important to us is at stake.", explains Kelly McGonigal in her book, The Upside of Stress. What happens in our body is designed to help us deal with it. New evidence shows that stress can be a positive force if we're …
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Benefits of being present + a mindful eating exercise
An easy way to cultivate mental presence is mindful eating. "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." (Annie Dillard)Do you have just 10 minutes a day to be mindfully present? Or you’ll go through life being in your thoughts …
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5 tips to build courage
"Vulnerability is our most accurate measure of courage." writes Dr Brené Brown PhD. But doesn't doubting our ability to cope with a particular situation result in hiding or running away? How can we become courageous in the face of our fears?We all …
Learning how the brain works helps teenagers reduce their anxiety
Knowing that our personality can be changed is a game-changer in reducing anxiety One in fourteen (6.9%) Australians aged 4-17 experienced anxiety disorder in 2015. This is equivalent to approximately 278,000 young people (1). …
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Active listening – the secret ingredient for great relationships
Active listening is about paying attention, witnessing and empathy. The quality of our relationships often hinges on our ability to connect with others. Listening is fundamental in enabling us to do that. But are we listening actively in our …
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