"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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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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Five lessons in vulnerability
Do you sometimes feel vulnerable? Have you ever tried to hide it? Why do we often portray a false image to appear strong and perfect all the time? In order to avoid judgement, we opt to blame others and cover up our imperfections. Dr Brené Brown, PhD …