Understanding
Broaden-and-build
Positive emotions have an enormous impact on how we interpret, experience and live life as a whole; this is called the broaden-and-build effect of positive emotions. Although
Read MoreThe brain’s negativity bias
The brain’s negativity bias As you may have noticed, negative news, experiences or feelings have a much bigger impact on you than do positive ones. This is due to the brain’s negativity bias – in a nutshell, your brain is responsible for keeping you alive. In order to do so, it has to be able…
Read MoreSelf-compassion
Self-compassion is the ability to notice when you are suffering and to meet the pain you feel with kindness, understanding and caring. Rather than numbing the pain or meeting it
Read MoreThe Role of the Nervous System in Wellbeing
The nervous system regulates the interactions between our body and the outside world. It is divided into two systems: the central nervous system (CNS – consisting of the brain and the spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS – consisting of nerves and ganglia outside of the spinal cord). The CNS, amongst its many…
Read MoreNeuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to learn new things and change itself with each new experience. When you learn to speak a new language or play a new instrument, you do this by using your brain’s neuroplasticity. You can use the same function to teach your brain to be happy and resilient, but it takes…
Read MoreMeaning & Purpose
“the human brain cannot sustain purposeless living” Klinger The question of what gives our lives meaning has been reflected on and discussed for thousands of years, and it’s a
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