Training your brain to cope with stress
There is evidence that some individuals are tempermentally prone to perceiving more negative threats when they are exposed to stress. Some become hyper-vigilant and sensitive and they catastrophise the level of threat they have to deal with. Others are just vulnerable individuals who are worn down by the many stressful and traumatic events they have…
The wonders of our plastic brains
Have you ever heard the saying ” Thats just the way you are” Sometimes these messages can be conveyed to us when we are younger ” Oh Mary was always the quiet one, she will never be able to shine like her sister” Not so long ago it was believed that when a child reached…
What makes us strong?
Nobody is guaranteed immunity from life’s tensions, threats, trauma, and tragedies. Coping with adversity and remaining strong and calm is an important part of the human condition. While it can take an enormous toll on individuals, it can give rise to hidden strengths and resources that we did not know we had. Dealing with adversity…
Resilience during a Crisis
How can you be more resilient during the COVID Crisis? The pandemic has been extremely challenging for many people, stretching their ability to cope and threatening to impact on their mental health. Having no finish line in sight adds to the sense of insecurity and uncertainty. We are living through a time that has so…
Understanding Anger
We all experience anger at times. Managing anger is essential to our happiness. It is also essential for our relationships, because anger hurts others as well as ourselves. If you find yourself prone to angry outbursts, or if you have internalised your anger to the point that you block out any other positive emotions, then…
Sometimes Perfect is not Good
Have you ever felt that you can never be good enough? Ever had to endure an internal voice telling you that you have to always try harder, even at the expense of your happiness? A person with an orientation towards perfectionism can become their own tormentor. They may believe that they won’t be accepted or…
Optimism … the unsung hero of Coping
We all have different ways of looking at the world. The ‘glass half full’ cliché is a familiar and simplistic way to convey the contrast between optimism and pessimism. Of course it’s a little more complex than that in real life, but it does touch upon how people can perceive exactly the same situation in…
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