Simple Ways to Rewire your Brain
Our brain is our greatest tool, and it is much more malleable than we think. Neuroplasticity is the wonderful miracle that can help us rewire our brain and transform our lives for good. We share 4 tips on how to use neuroplasticity to rewire your brain.
How to stop worry before it starts
Some people label themselves as natural worriers. Unsurprisingly, we are actually all natural worriers, but some of us have the tools and skills to manage it better than others. The awesome news is that like ‘The Irish Philosophy’, the great majority of us have very little to worry about. Researchers at Penn State University found that 91% of people’s worries never happened, and of those 9% of worries that did happen, they all turned out better than the perceived worry, thus stating there is nothing to worry about! So why are we worrying?
Six Ways How to Manage Anxiety Without the Use of Medication
Pre-pandemic, it was recorded that over 284 million people across the globe struggled with anxiety related illnesses making anxiety the biggest contributor to mental health disorders worldwide. Here we explore six ways to manage your anxiety without the use of medication.
Mirror Play for Grown-ups
Who is the person behind your mirror? What do they say to go when you pause to reflect on what you see. Are they always complimentary, or do they barrage you with comments that suggest you don’t look quite right, you are weak, stupid, or simply not good enough. If a close friend was behind this reflective glass and said to you any of these things that you are saying to yourself, would you accept it? If not, then why do we put up with it from ourselves?
Positive Psychology
Positive psychology was developed as a new arm of psychology by Martin Seligman in 1998, which sought to change the focus from looking at the negative aspects of what was wrong with people to embracing and developing what is right with people. More than the popularised self-help strategies, Positive Psychology is an evidence-based Science, meaning that the theories and methods practised have been stringently researched and tested and have documented results.
Mindfulness - What is It?
Mindfulness in its modern state was re-coined in the late 70s by Jon Kabat-Zinn, a former war activist and graduate of the super prestigious college MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). The practice combines positive psychology with meditation, purposefully living in the moment, with a splattering of mindful breathing (who knew that we can breathe more effectively!), plus mindful yoga techniques.
Finding your balance
But, do you find yourself sitting in the office, yearning for more time for yourself, or wanting more in life, or perhaps contemplating a sporting challenge to regain balance? There is unfortunately no universal recipe to unwind, because every individual has a unique way of handling and dealing with stress. However, a simple rule applies to most; a healthy harmony between activity and relaxation is necessary to stay fit in both mind and body.
Get rid of negative thoughts, once and for all!
If you are stuck in a cycle of automated patterns, such as attracting the same negative relationship, not bagging that promotion, or are simply feeling overwhelmed by all the ‘stuff’ that fills your mind through day, it is likely you will have a number of negative thinking patterns that need breaking.
Here are my five top tips to break free from automaticity and negative thinking patterns….
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
CS Lewis