“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 …
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Do you know what curiosity feels like? It’s a joyous, exciting state of mind that draws us closer to the object of our investigation. Learning to be with our thoughts and feelings can …
When facing anxiety we have three choices: fight it, numb it or endure it. Choosing the first two can undesirable outcomes in the long run. We can become avoidant, angry or addictive to …
The quality of our relationships often hinges on our ability to connect with others. Listening plays a fundamental role in this. But do we listen ‘actively’ in our everyday lives? Or, instead, do …
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In this post I share an alternative to New Year’s Resolutions. I call it New Year’s Self-review. If you’ve ever failed to stick to your resolutions this alternative approach may help you. Why …
Intentional deep, abdominal (or diaphragmatic) breathing in stressful situations can reduce our level of stress. Deep breathing can be beneficial in a wide range of everyday situations. Let’s take a closer look. Why …
What exactly happens in our brain and body when we face danger? Our ancestors encountered life-threatening events and developed the ‘fight-flight-freeze’ response. We are going to examine how we use the stress response when …
