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http://histhrone.blogspot.com/2011/08/your-exposure-to-greatness-changes-you.html | 2019-04-19T18:14:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578527866.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20190419181127-20190419203127-00506.warc.gz | 0.925548 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__165642636 | en | "Your exposure to greatness changes you: your ideas are bigger, your dreams wilder, your plans more challenging, your faith more powerful.
The classics can be hard work, and that is exactly what is needed to learn to think. Thinking is hard; deep thinking is not entertaining or easy. Thinking is like exercise, it requires consistency and rigor. Like barbells in a weightlifting room, the classics force us to think. Not just in a rote memory way, either. The classics make us struggle, search, ponder, seek, analyze, discover, decide, and reconsider. As with physical exercise, the exertion leads to pleasing results as we metamorphose and experience the pleasure of doing something wholesome and difficult that changes us for the better." --Oliver De Mille, A Thomas Jefferson Education | psychology |
https://tcs-ksa.com/en/wellness/6-ways-to-prevent-memory-loss.php | 2023-03-20T09:17:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943471.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320083513-20230320113513-00292.warc.gz | 0.950743 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__286371043 | en | Memory loss due to ageing can be a frightening matter, however, research has shown time and time again that a person can prevent mental health decline by following certain lifestyle rules, summed up in:
Consistent and daily exercise such as walking, swimming or cycling has a myriad of health benefits.
Activities as simple as taking on a new hobby, computer classes, and reading help you stay mentally active.
Research show that non smokers remember names and faces better than smokers do.
A healthy diet rich in nutrients may preserve brain function and memory.
Early to bed
Having 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night is ideal to recharge your memory.
Cultivate social support
Social support can come from friends, relatives, or caregivers, but to be truly supportive, relationships must make people feel good about themselves. | psychology |
https://www.booksbeatsbeliefs.com/post/moment-by-moment | 2020-10-23T07:50:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107880878.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20201023073305-20201023103305-00372.warc.gz | 0.973904 | 1,104 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__138029446 | en | Moment by Moment
The anniversary of my husband’s passing ( March 13th) was also around the time most of America began shut-downs due to COVID-19. My husband, who most people called Steve or Stevie, had an amazing sense of humor he tapped into during even the most difficult occasions. I can just imagine the jokes he would have made about people hoarding toilet paper, and my even more out of control obsession with hand sanitizer and soap. If we were social distancing together, we’d watch our shows like we always did, eat snacks, and work on our computers while showing each other funny gifs.
Although Stevie lived with epilepsy since his teens, he’d always managed to thrive in spite of his seizures. He’d dealt with medication changes, injuries and the nagging feeling that a seizure might arrive when he least expected it. However, this didn’t stop him from wrestling and joking with our kids, helping others and making people laugh even if he was groggy or in pain. So the day he passed, I felt as if my life was no longer my own. Of course I’d wake up tomorrow and this wouldn’t be happening, right? He’d always been okay after a seizure, and now this? Our living room filled with family and friends that lovingly offered their support and mostly sat in stunned silence because who really knows what to say when the love of your life dies?
The weeks following that evening are a mixture of blurry and vivid moments. I’ve never fainted, but came close the night before the service while at the funeral home. I doubled over when I saw his body once full of life, zest and jokes now wrapped in an unfamiliar stillness. Disbelief, heartbreak and sadness left my body in a stream of tears and sobs. I remember my niece Londa holding me and saying “Breathe J, you've got to breathe.” I’ll never forget that moment. Sometimes, when the world feels as if it's going to end, all you have is your breath. The steady ins and outs that remind you there’s still another moment ahead whether you want to face it or not.
A couple weeks after the funeral some stationary I’d ordered before Stevie passed arrived. The notebook’s front cover had pastel clouds with the words breathe stretched across them. I don’t think I could see it in that dark time, but I was beginning to get a bit of a message of how to make it through. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. One of the best pieces of advice I heard from members of a young widows’ group a loved one referred me to was to take things day by day, moment by moment if necessary. That's a hard pill to swallow for an over-thinker who longs to know when I can check real and imaginary boxes off as complete. My therapist further reminded me of this advice when I simply told her that I was done. How am I going to get through his birthday? How am I going to deal with Christmas? I’m not enough for my children… The thoughts racing through my head exhausted me so much that sleeping was the most comforting thing I could do. However, the advice she and many others gave echoed the same sentiment. Take life moment by moment. Breath by breath if necessary.
Today, things are still incredibly different without him here. I can’t put into words how much I miss him, and how much I know I’ll always miss him. Yet, I am sometimes surprised to find that I now have regular moments of genuine happiness. There are spaces and places in my life where the sunlight still shines, and that grow in spite of Stevie’s physical absence. It's hard, conflicting, and scary AF, but this is my present. Sometimes I feel guilty for experiencing this new present without him physically here. I don’t know a lot, but what I do know is that in all the happy, sad and in-between moments, I’m breathing. Inhaling Exhaling. Pausing. Sometimes that pause brings tears, sometimes it brings a smile. But whatever it brings, I’m trying to embrace it and learn what’s necessary in that moment.
Like everyone else, I wish I knew when we might return to some sense of normalcy after being struck by COVID-19. However, I’m reminded of what I've been learning since last year. To simply take a moment to pause. To thank God for my current health and good memories. To laugh with my daughter who watches the same movie for probably the fifth time this month, and does the characters’ accompanying British accents. To pet my dog as he follows me into the kitchen because that’s what dogs undoubtedly do. To smile when I see funny gifs that I know my husband would have sent me or think about how he could make me laugh to the point of tears. To pause and pray for the people who’ve lost health, employment or someone dear to them. To inhale and to exhale because that, after all, is part of what helps us to move through life and all of its uncertainties. | psychology |
http://www.bentley.edu/campus-life/health-and-wellness/counseling/individual-and-group-therapy | 2016-07-29T12:09:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257830066.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071030-00056-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.960437 | 875 | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__86990478 | en | Students coming to the Counseling Center for the first time are seen for an intial appointment to discuss their concerns and determine how counseling can help. During individual counseling, students meet weekly or sometimes bi-weekly to discuss their concerns in-depth with a counselor.
During counseling, students work to better understand themselves and cope with distressing emotions, situations, or experiences. Students often find that after counseling they have a better understanding of the connections between feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, greater involvement in healthy relationships, and an increased ability to make desired changes in their lives. Overall, counseling helps students identify and take action to meet their emotional needs in healthy ways.
Group counseling is helpful for a wide variety of concerns and all types of people. Groups are composed of approximately 5-10 students and at least 1 counselor who leads the group and is responsible for making sure the group is a safe and helpful space for all group members. Many issues are appropriate for group therapy. If group counseling is recommended by a counselor, it is because some concerns can be most effectively addressed in a group setting.
Group members discuss concerns or issues that are important to them. By sharing with each other, students learn from one another about how to cope with problems and support each other through difficult times. Groups can be particularly effective for coping with anxiety or depression, but also for students struggling with loss, unhealthy relationships, or fitting in at Bentley. There are no “rules” regarding what can or cannot be shared in group. What is important is how things are shared between members. Group facilitators help all group members share and respond to each other in a nonjudgmental manner, facilitating trust and personal growth for all members.
Group counseling is effective because too often students feel isolated and alone with the concerns that brought them counseling. Group counseling offers a chance for students to talk with others who are struggling with the same issues in a safe and confidential environment. Finding companionship and support with others who understand is the key ingredient to feeling better and becoming more effective and productive. Groups are completely confidential, just like individual therapy sessions.
The Counseling Center routinely offers a variety of groups, including:
Understanding Self & Others. Do you want to build stronger and more meaningful relationships? Do you feel anxious, lonely, or isolated in the midst of so many people? Do you want to make changes but are not sure how to do so? These are common experiences for many students. This group is developed for students with depression, anxiety, identity concerns, or relationship issues. The group will address a wide variety of topics pertaining to mood, stress, diversity, coping, and relating to others.
Let’s Talk About It. This discussion group is for students with questions or concerns about their sexual or gender identity, including the process of “coming out” during college. In a non-judgmental, supportive, accepting environment, students will connect with others who have similar questions or concerns.
Living with Loss. Losing a parent, sibling, or other significant person in our lives is painful no matter when the death occurs. This group is for students who are dealing with a loss-either recent or longer term. Come meet other students and experience the relief of talking with peers who do understand because they too are coping with a loss.
When the Ones We Love Struggle with Addiction. Family, partners and friends need support too! If you have been affected by substance abuse or substance dependence of a loved one, you are not alone. In this support group students will have an opportunity to acknowledge common experiences in a confidential space, discover ways to support others in recovery, and understand how someone else’s alcoholism or drug use affects them.
Coping with Stress Workshop. Life at college comes with a certain level of stress. Do you find that you are sometimes overwhelmed by stress in your life? Come to one or more of this friendly series to learn simple techniques to reduce the impact of stress on your life. Life will always be stressful, but that doesn’t mean it is has to be overwhelming.
If interested, please contact the counseling center for more information.
The Center for Health and Wellness also offers support groups for students with shared medical concerns. Contact CHW directly (781-891-2222) for information. | psychology |
https://seniorlivingoptionsofthedesert.com/how-to-deal-with-caregiver-stress | 2023-02-02T22:02:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500041.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202200542-20230202230542-00010.warc.gz | 0.935759 | 721 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__177784319 | en | Caring for a loved one is something most of us do out of love and compassion. And, it can be very rewarding. However, being a caregiver can also be overwhelming, leading to stress, depression and other physical ailments. It is important that you take care of yourself in order to care for others.
How to deal with caregiver stress
The emotional and physical demands of caregiving can strain even the most resilient person. That’s why it’s so important to take advantage of the many resources and tools available to help you. Remember, if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be able to care for anyone else.
Tips to help manage caregiver stress:
- Accept help. Make a list of things that other people could do that would help you and be prepared to accept the help that they offer. People want to help but oftentimes don’t know how.
- Focus on what you are able to do. It is perfectly normal to feel guilty sometimes. I know I did. Just understand that no one is perfect. You are doing the best you can!
- Set realistic goals. Break large tasks into smaller ones. Prioritize, make lists and get in to a daily routine. Begin to say no to requests that are draining, such as hosting holiday meals.
- Get connected. Find out about caregiving resources in your community or online. In the Coachella Valley there are many ways to get connected. Check out our Community Resources Page for links to local senior centers and other resources that can help you.
- Join a support group. A support group can provide validation, encouragement, and problem-solving strategies. The Cathedral City Senior Center, Mizell Senior Center in Palm Springs, and the Alzheimer’s Association are just a few of the many places in the local area that have Caregiver Support Groups. Contact them today for more information.
- Seek out social support. Make an effort to stay connected with family and friends who can offer emotional support. Set aside time each week for connecting, even if it’s just a walk with a friend.
- Set personal health goals. First of all, fuel your body with healthy foods and drink plenty of water. Establish a routine for some sort of physical activity. Even if it’s high-stepping in place while you’re watching the morning news.
- See your doctor. Get recommended immunizations and screenings. Make sure to tell your doctor that you’re a caregiver. Don’t hesitate to mention any concerns or symptoms you have.
Do You Need More Help?
If you get to the point where you are wondering if Assisted Living is a possible option, local referral services, like Senior Living Options of the Desert, can help.
The Family Advisors at Senior Living Options of the Desert help families determine the appropriate type of care for their loved one. A 10-15 minute consultation is usually enough time for a Family Advisor to determine right kinds of care to explore. If you are in the process of making the determination right now, we encourage you to contact us for free guidance.
But whether or not you speak with an Advisor, it can be empowering to educate yourself about the options.
Remember, you aren’t alone
If you’re like many caregivers, you have a hard time asking for help. Unfortunately, this attitude can lead to feeling isolated, frustrated and even depressed. Seek support. | psychology |
https://www.beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk/mental-health-support/ | 2024-04-24T06:58:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00179.warc.gz | 0.947317 | 606 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__112969299 | en | Cumbria Futures Federation is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. We believe in teamwork; working with each other, with teachers and colleagues across the school, with the wider school community and most importantly with the young people in our school. We act with determination. Whatever issues our students, their families, the school, our team or the community face, we always support, react and pull together. We are committed to making a difference; we are not passive players in young people’s lives but active participants who can and do make a real difference.
Mental Health Definition:
“Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
World Health Organisation, 2018.
If you have any concerns about a child in school and their mental health, please contact the school office who will put you in contact with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or another appropriate staff member.
If you would like to access further support with mental health issues here are some useful sites:
Childline is a free, private and confidential service that you can access online and on the phone. They can provide help and support for people up to their 19th birthday.
You can access confidential emotional support at any time from Samaritans either by calling 116 123 or emailing [email protected]
24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text 85258.
If you or somebody else is in danger, or it feels like a situation might get dangerous and you need support right away, click here to find out how to contact the police.
Mental health services are free on the NHS.
- To get urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you’re unable to get help online. Only available in mainland UK.
- For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance
CEOP help children stay safe online. If anybody acts inappropriately towards you or another child or young person online (such as sexual chat, or being asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable); you can report it here.
Home – Kooth
Kooth is a free, safe, anonymous online emotional wellbeing community that is accessible 24/7, 365 days of the year and provides access to chat sessions with BACP-accredited counsellors and qualified emotional wellbeing practitioners. All our chat sessions are text-based conversations that take place on the Kooth website, and last up to an hour.
Donate – Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. | psychology |
https://www.transitionsparkcoaching.com/blog/2014/08/ | 2018-08-15T15:10:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210133.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20180815141842-20180815161842-00371.warc.gz | 0.954908 | 1,096 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__133202856 | en | How strong are your creative problem solving muscles? What does it mean to be creative? The dictionary defines creative as 1) having the quality or power of creating and 2) resulting from originality of thought, expression, etc.; imagination.
Not every problem requires a creative solution, but when you add an element of creativity to your problem solving toolbox, you do more than react. You see past what’s in front of you right now to find a new path or a new way of looking at a situation.
Being a creative problem solver is one of the key ways to up-level your career success. The following are three ways to strengthen your creative problem solving skills:
‘Creative’ is one of those loaded words that speaks directly to our self image. We either think of ourselves as being a creative person or we say, “I’m not at all creative.”
I used to be one of those people who said, “I’m not creative” because I equated being creative with being artistic, and I don’t have any artistic talent. Just ask my high school art teacher. I think I was her least favorite student, and her criticism planted the seed of this limiting belief.
This stuck with me for years; but as I progressed in my career, I found that I could be very creative when faced with a problem. I shrugged this off at first, but after some great wins, I now own this part of my self.
I feel strongly that we’re all creative. It’s part of the human experience. The key is to figure out how creativity shows up for you. Think back and recall ideas or new perspectives that you’ve had.
Also, try to get past a narrow definition of creativity. Some people can work from a blank page and create something from nothing. Others need something to react to. Think about being an author versus being an editor. They’re both creative, but in different ways. Are you more like an author or are you an editor able to take something to another level?
There’s no better or worse way to be creative, there’s just your way. Once you own it, you’ll start to become more comfortable and conscious of your own creativity and use it more. The more you use it, the stronger those muscle will become.
When do you get your best ideas and insights? I’ll bet it’s when you’re brushing your teeth or taking a shower. For me, it’s when I’m driving. For many years people who worked for me knew to bring me a problem at the end of the day and that I’d come in the next morning with an idea or a solution. By the end of the day my brain is full. When I lived in LA and had an hour long commute, after driving for about 20 minutes my mind would just open up. I used to keep a little tape recorder in the car to capture my thoughts and ideas (in the days before smartphones). Living in Seattle, I used to get great ideas on the way to work in the morning driving across the bridge looking at the mountains. Now I go for a walk.
This is a common experience, and the reason is that when your body is engaged in a familiar activity like taking a shower, brushing your teeth or driving it frees your mind. If you’ve got a problem to solve, your brain has been processing in the background, and when your body is busy but your mind is quiet, solutions come to the surface.
Got a problem to solve? Take a walk, go for a drive, practice yoga or take a shower.
One of the best books on tapping into your creativity is The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. A concept Julia recommends is morning pages, a discipline of journaling three pages every morning. Sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and do stream-of-consciousness writing. Don’t worry about the subject. Just write. You’ll be surprised how freeing it is. When I work with clients who are trying to discover and connect with their life purpose, journaling in the morning is one of the keys to success.
The action of actually writing versus just thinking or talking gets back to that body/mind connection mentioned above. Journaling is also a powerful way to capture your thoughts. The first page or even two pages might be kind of crappy, but as you continue – yes for three pages – your thinking will deepen. Try it for two weeks and see what happens.
You can strengthen your creative problem solving muscles by owning your creativity, paying attention to those routine activities that let your mind wander and journaling every morning. Try it!
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Pam Norton, Career Success Coach and founder of TransitionSpark Coaching, helps individuals and teams get more success and fulfillment from their careers by identifying and leveraging their strengths. | psychology |
https://www.parksnotforsale.org/buy-games-for-cheap-prices-and-get-benefits/ | 2021-07-25T00:14:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046151531.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210724223025-20210725013025-00098.warc.gz | 0.955629 | 450 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__1132497 | en | Most often, people see gaming as an activity that offers only negative effects on the players whether young or old and male or female. The reason for this perhaps is what we usually hear from the news, either in print, radio, or television that only gives not so pleasant scenarios on those playing with games.
In reality, on the other hand, there are also benefits that video games can offer to your children. You can buy games for cheap prices and your child can actually benefit from playing video and online games. These benefits are based on things such as the stories that the games your child is playing have, the reason why your child plays the game, how sexual categories are represented, effects of video games to the other areas in the life of your child, and the number of players the games have.
Emotional advantages – The length of time your child is playing with video games is of the essence. For as long as your child is not consuming much time playing, video games can offer emotional benefits to your child.
- Your child can develop positivity and satisfaction with life and less likelihood of depression.
- Improved self-esteem especially when your child tackles challenging games and moves up to higher levels. He feels he has achieved something good.
- Feeling relaxed and less stressed out
- Ability to make own choices
- Connectivity with other people
Developmental advantages – Video games can help improve personality development such as:
- Enhancement of intellectual quotient
- Improvement on the coordination of the hands and eyes including motor skills
- Ability to achieve goals
- Ability to multi-task
- Improvement of time management skills
Educational advantages – Video games can improve on the performance of your child in school.
- Improvement of memory
- Analytical ability
- Recognition and understanding of optical information
- Improvement of critical thinking ability
- Understanding and learning new vocabularies
Social advantages – Video games can develop your child’s social graces and relationships with other people.
- Making new acquaintances and strengthening present friendships
- Becoming a good team player
- Learning fairness in playing
- Behaving in ways to help other people
- Closeness to family members who are also playing | psychology |
https://www.myadhdcoach.uk/my-adhd-coach-programmes | 2024-04-18T14:34:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00314.warc.gz | 0.928299 | 373 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__155418820 | en | My ADHD Coach Programmes
Embark on a transformative journey with ADHD Empowerment programme. Aimed specifically at adults with ADHD, this 12-session coaching scheme offers comprehensive, personalised guidance to help you better understand, manage, and thrive with your neurodivergent brain.
Expert coach, Jo Picken, uses her 20 years of experience, to tailor each session to your unique needs. Whether you are wrestling with productivity, social relationships, or business challenges, this programme provides a safe space for you to explore and develop strategies that work for you. ADHD doesn't have to be a limitation - with the right coaching, it can become your superpower.
Welcome to our "Business Empowerment Coaching Programme," a 12-session journey to business success, specifically crafted for individuals eligible under the Access to Work criteria. Whether you have ADHD, or any other condition recognised within the Access to Work scheme, this programme is designed with you in mind.
Jo recognises that the path to business success can be uniquely challenging if you are neurodiverse or face certain health and mental health conditions. Over the course of this comprehensive programme, we will tackle key aspects of running a successful business, from goal setting and paperwork navigation, to marketing techniques and brand building.
But that's not all - we also place significant emphasis on confidence-building, overcoming imposter syndrome, and fostering accountability, recognising the additional hurdles you might face. Our aim is to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and mindset needed to excel in your business while considering your unique circumstances.
Jo will ensure a continuous focus on mental health support, to promote not only your business success but your overall wellbeing too. We believe that with the right support and understanding, you can become a successful business owner without compromising your health or wellbeing. Your journey to success starts here. | psychology |
http://www.atimetogrieve.org/Denial-and-Grief/Denial-and-Grief/ | 2015-07-05T09:25:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375097396.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031817-00088-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.954711 | 612 | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__156339863 | en | Losing a loved one is a painful process, and denial can be the first stage. With nurturing support and present moment activities a person can move towards acceptance.
Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross recognized that denial can be the first of five stages of grief during her research in to death and dying in the 1970s. The other stages include anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Originally, she applied these stages of grief to people who were terminally ill and facing their own death. But she then discovered that the same grieving process happened to people dealing with the grief and loss of a loved one, a pet, a relationship, a job, or any other important element of life.
Although these stages of grief don't necessarily occur in a specific order, anad people may recycle through each of them, denial can be a common first experience. Understanding all the different stages of grief can help people to find peace while letting go. Here is a description of the possible first stage of grief, denial, and how to move through it with more ease and peace.
Denial is the First Stage of Grief
Grieving the loss of a loved one takes time and patience. The stronger the bond, the more painful it is to be without the spouse, family member, friend or pet. As mentioned, not everyone goes through each of the stages of grief, and not always in the same order. But denial can be a first reaction, so it is helpful to understand it.
Although bereavement is a normal part of life, the mind and body experience an initial shock when someone close suddenly disappears. The body likes routine and doesn't like sudden changes. The mind expects to see what it has seen before. This can be particularly challenging upon first waking, before the mind and body have clicked-in to present reality. If a person walks into a room and sees their loved one's favorite chair sitting empty, it can be jarring to the mind.
Even once the shock has worn off, the mind can play tricks by denying that the loved one is gone. A person may think they see their loved one walking down the street, or expect them to walk in the house at any moment. It's a sort of wishful thinking process as the mind and body come to terms with the new reality.
Moving Past Denial During the Grieving Process
It can be difficult for some people to accept the death of a loved one. They may be concerned about how to live without this person in their life, or it may trigger fears about their own mortality. Here are some suggestions for moving past denial and towards acceptance.
Moving through the stage of denial and towards accepting the death of a loved one can happen quickly and smoothly when people support their mind and body with comfort, routine and loving connections. When feelings of anger and sadness are dominant, another stage of grief has begun.
Source: On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (Tavistock Publications, 1976). | psychology |
https://www.jodimckee.com/portrait-project/2011/5/17/brian.html | 2019-10-21T10:57:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987769323.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20191021093533-20191021121033-00001.warc.gz | 0.982673 | 575 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__102852238 | en | Location: Concord, CA
How has your condition impacted you? The greatest impact was the loss of a 20+ year career as a Union Ironworker. I loved being part of building the skyline of the San Francisco Bay Area. Going from a strong independent young man and sole provider for my family to my wife having to dress me in a matter of weeks of my first RA flare was difficulat and confusing. Unfortunately, depression and multiple back surgeries have made the road very difficult and sometimes the feeling of any sense of normalcy will be difficult for me to ever achieve again. My wife and two children have been my greatest support system and psychologists over these years. Before my diagnosis, I was building our home. Then, when I got ill, my closest friends stepped up and finished our dream for us. They have also been there for us over the years with love and support.
After ten years with RA, there are days I still do not know how I feel or what I should be feeling. It can be confusing at times. If there is one positive thing that has come from being diagnosed and not able to work, it would be that I have had the opportunity to stay home with our children and spend time with them. It has also allowed my wife to work outside the home and return to school, which is something she has wanted to accomplish for a long time.
What would you like for other people to know about your condition? I look normal and I can smile through the discomfort. I have been judged by other family members when I put up my handicap plaque to park my truck. To others, I don't know. We all have our problems in life. RA is a crippling disease to the body and the mind. If someone questions the condition, please educate yourself. Words of ignorance can hurt so badly!
What would you like to tell someone who has been recently diagnosed with your condition? Educate yourself on the disease. Keep copies of all medical files, x-rays, etc. A log of appointments and medications is important. Keep a notebook handy to write down questions to ask your doctor. Hopefully, you will be able to find a good Rheumatologist, as I did, that goes beyond your care and gives you support. Get involved with the Arthritis Foundation. I annually go on their Arthritis Walk and am able to feel for a short time that I am not alone. Smile as much as possible. Stay active by swimming or walking. Have crayons and a coloring book for those bad days when you just can't seem to get moving. Have a friend you can lean on for comfort and guidance. A person who will just sit and listen makes all the difference in the world.
Brian's bit of inspiration: Be happy! You have lots of reasons.
Thank you so much Brian!! | psychology |
https://spliceclothing.com/blogs/light-reading-blog/7-adventure-affirmations-to-start-your-next-trip-off-right | 2024-04-21T13:57:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817780.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421132819-20240421162819-00597.warc.gz | 0.933549 | 465 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__30241623 | en | Want to ward off the bad vibes and welcome only positive energy to join you on your upcoming adventure? Why not try adding some adventure affirmations to your travel prep routine?
An affirmation is a positive statement that affirms something to be true and helps you overcome self-sabotaging, negative thoughts. When spoken with conviction, you start to believe they're true, altering your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Affirmations are a really powerful way to gain control of your thoughts and make positive changes. They benefit people in many different aspects of life such as health and finances, so why not apply them to travel too - especially in today's world of pandemic health scares, social distancing measures, COVID tests and entry requirements, and the dreaded cancellations and trip interruptions?
But how could thinking positive thoughts actually help you adventure easy?
Repeating affirmations can help boost your motivation and confidence and they can help you get through stressful moments while traveling. Combating negative thoughts and affirming positive ones can keep you at ease throughout your vacation no matter what unexpected circumstances come your way.
Unfortunately, there is always potential for things to not go as planned while traversing the globe (i.e. delayed flights, missing dinner reservations, overbooked attractions, etc.). When you are able to focus on getting through the rough patches and enjoying whatever circumstances comes your way, you will be at peace and be able to overcome any minor inconveniences that come your way. Shift your mindset a little and you're guaranteed to find joy in whatever the world has in store for you.
Here are 7 Adventure Affirmations you can use to start your trip off right:
1. I am grateful to be able to explore the world.
2. I will not stress out over things outside my control.
3. I release my fears so I can fully enjoy my journey.
4. I travel safely and confidently to each exciting destination.
5. New countries embrace me with open arms.
6. I have everything that I need to enjoy my trip to the fullest.
7. I am prepared and protected as I accept and welcome all experiences.
Do you have any specific affirmations you use before taking off on a trip? Feel free to share them below! | psychology |
http://spears.okstate.edu/profiles/?id=406 | 2015-06-30T09:57:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375093400.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031813-00005-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.826645 | 1,289 | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__137341158 | en | Cynthia Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. She received her Masters and PhD in Management and Organizations from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and also has a BA in Psychology from Yale University.
Cynthia’s research interests are in the area of negotiations & bargaining, culture and diversity, ethical decision-making, and creating effective groups and teams in organizations. She has published in important outlets in Management (Organization Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes) and in Psychology (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Social Psychological and Personality Science, and Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin). Cynthia has taught classes in negotiations, group decision-making, and cross-cultural communications at the undergraduate and MBA levels.
She won the Greiner Teaching Award at the Graduate Level (2015) and was a finalist for the William H. Newman Dissertation Award at the Academy of Management (2009), the Annual Teaching Excellence Award at the National University of Singapore (2009), and the Best Paper in Positive Organizational Scholarship (2010) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Prior to her academic career, Cynthia worked with Imagitas Corporation (a subsidiary of Pitney-Bowes) in a role managing and consulting for public and private sector organizations. Her clients have included several Fortune 500 clients, along with major US Government entities (e.g., United States Postal Service).
Jennifer A. Whitson, Cynthia S. Wang, Ya Hui Michelle See, Wayne Baker, Keith Murnighan, in press, "How, When, and Why Recipients and Observers Reward Good Deeds and Punish Bad Deeds", Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Link to Paper
Jennifer A. Whitson, Cynthia S. Wang, Joongseo Kim, Jiyin Cao, Alex Scrimpshire, in press, "Responses to Normative and Norm-Violating Behavior: Culture, Job Mobility, and Social Inclusion and Exclusion", Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Link to Paper
Cynthia S. Wang, Kenneth Tai, Gillian Ku, Adam Galinsky, 2014, "Perspective-taking increases willingness to engage in intergroup contact", Plos One. Link to Paper
Cynthia S. Wang, Gillian Ku, Kenneth Tai, Adam Galinsky, 2014, "Stupid doctors and smart construction workers: Perspective-taking reduces stereotyping of both negative and positive targets", Social Psychological and Personality Science. Link to Paper
Adam Galinsky, Cynthia S. Wang, Jennifer Whitson, Eric Anicich, Kurt Hugenberg, Galen Bodenhausen, 2013, "The reappropriation of stigmatizing labels: The reciprocal relationship between power and self-labeling.", Psychological Science. Advance online publication: doi: 10.1177/0956797613482943 Link to Paper
Denise L. Loyd, Cynthia S. Wang, Katherine Phillips, Robert Lount, 2013, "Social category diversity promotes pre-meeting elaboration: The role of relationship focus", Organization Science. The first two authors contributed equally to this work, 24, 757-772. Link to Paper
Cynthia S. Wang, Jennifer A. Whitson, Tanya Menon, 2012, "Culture, control, and pattern perception", Social Psychological and Personality Science, 3, 630–638. Link to Paper
Martin Schweinsberg, Gillian Ku, Cynthia S. Wang, Madan Pillutla, 2012, "Starting high and ending with nothing: The disadvantages of high anchors in negotiations", Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 48, 226-231. Link to Paper
Kelvin Pang, Cynthia S. Wang, 2011, "Ethics in negotiations", World Scientific Publishing. In Benoliel, M. (Ed.), Negotiation Excellence: Successful Deal Making, 261-275. Link to Paper
Cynthia S. Wang, Niro Sivanathan, Jayanth Narayanan, Deshani Ganegoda, Monika Bauer, Galen Bodenhausen, J. Keith Murnighan, 2011, "Retribution and rumination: The costs and benefits of time delay in angry economic interactions", Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 116, 46-54. Link to Paper
Cynthia S. Wang, Angela K-y. Leung, Michelle See, Xiang-Yu Gao, 2011, "The effects of culture and friendship on rewarding honesty and punishing deception", Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 47, 1295-1299. Link to Paper
Gillian Ku, Cynthia S. Wang, Adam Galinsky, 2010, "Perception through a perspective-taking lens: Differential effects on judgments and behavior", Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45, 792-798. Link to Paper
Cynthia S. Wang, Angela K-y. Leung, 2010, "The cultural dynamics of rewarding honesty and punishing deception", Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 36, 1529-1542. Link to Paper
Cynthia S. Wang, Adam Galinsky, J. Keith Murnighan, 2009, "Bad drives psychological reactions but good propels behavior: Reactions to honesty and deception", Psychological Science, 20, 634-644. Link to Paper
Adam Galinsky, Cynthia S. Wang, Gillian Ku, 2008, "Perspective-takers behave more stereotypically", Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 95, 404-419. Link to Paper
Cynthia S. Wang, Leigh L. Thompson, 2006, "The negative and positive psychology of leadership and group research", JAI Press. In Thye, S. R. and Lawler, E. J. (Eds.), Advances in Group Processes: Social psychology of the workplace, 23, 31-61. Link to Paper
Adam Galinsky, Gillian Ku, Cynthia S. Wang, 2005, "Perspective-taking: Increasing social bonds and facilitating social coordination", Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 8, 109-124. Link to Paper | psychology |
https://www.flourishfmpodcast.com/post/davidjohnsonandmatthewlee | 2023-09-22T19:02:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506421.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922170343-20230922200343-00465.warc.gz | 0.954221 | 5,949 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__94889900 | en | Episode 5: Pathways to Global Flourishing, with Dr. David Johnson & Dr. Matthew Lee
We discuss flourishing with Dr. David Johnson from the Department of Education at the University of Oxford and Professor Matthew Lee from the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, institutions which kindly sponsor this podcast.
We talk to David and Matthew about human flourishing in relation to their shared areas of expertise: well-being, education, and empirical research on flourishing worldwide.
David’s research focuses on learning and cognition, particularly tracking learning progression in national education systems worldwide over time. He leads a research program on “Education, Purpose, and Human Flourishing in Uncertain Times,” supported by the Templeton World Charity Foundation. He’s also a Chartered Educational Psychologist and a consultant to the World Bank.
Matthew’s research explores well-being and flourishing, benevolent service to others, and the integration of social science and the humanities. He has co-authored and co-edited several books, the most recent of which is Measuring Well-Being: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from the Social Sciences and the Humanities (Oxford University Press). He’s also a Professor at Baylor University, a member of the Global Study of Human Flourishing research team, and holds visiting positions at Stony Brook University and Massachusetts General Hospital.
“Flourishing is really about how we respond in ways that brings greater wholeness to ourselves and others, despite the difficult circumstances we find ourselves in.”
1. Flourishing as complete well-being
Our conversation begins with a discussion about what it means to flourish. Matthew describes the account and measure proposed by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. These were put forward in a 2017 article by the Program’s Director, Tyler J. VanderWeele, “On the Promotion of Human Flourishing,” in which flourishing is defined as “complete human well-being” – “a state in which all aspects of a person’s life are good,” and as “societal good,” broadly construed. This definition includes the individual and their environment, which is stressed in the Program’s developments of this definition, such as the following from articles published this year: flourishing is “the relative attainment of a state in which all aspects of a person’s life are good, including the contexts in which that person lives.”
Matthew points out that this requires that “we do or be well in areas of life that really matter to us.” The Program’s research has identified areas of life that almost all human beings desire and pursue as ends in themselves: things we pursue for their own sake rather than to satisfy some further goal. Consider happiness, for example: this is usually the end goal rather than a goal along the process towards something greater.
Happiness is part of one of the five central domains in the Program’s account. Their research has found that people worldwide place importance on all these:
happiness and life satisfaction;
mental and physical health;
meaning and purpose;
character and virtue;
close social relationships.
In his explanation of these domains, Matthew points out that character and virtue concerns whether we are becoming better people throughout our lives. To illustrate, he draws upon the psychologist Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and notion of self-actualization, popularized through Maslow’s work. In his seminal 1943 article “A Theory of Human Motivation,” Maslow defines self-actualization as a state of reaching our “fullest potentialities and capacities” (p. 394). Matthew points out that Maslow was more concerned with self-transcendence than self-actualization, so, Matthew says, “losing ourselves in the service of a noble cause which benefits others is really important to our growth.” (For more on growth and self-actualization, see our episode with Scott Barry Kaufman.)
Matthew also mentions that a new field is gaining momentum, “life improvement science,” which focuses on how we can become well such that we can do well. It is defined as “the interdisciplinary study of well-doing,” which involves establishing the “psychological, sociological, and technological foundations for understanding and promoting effective well-doing and personal growth” (see the Life Improvement Science Manifesto, p. 7). Matthew explains that this connects with a practice emphasized by the Human Flourishing Program, reading great works in the humanities which can teach us how to improve ourselves and do more good in the world, such as Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics (c. 350 BCE).
Emily Esfahani Smith made a similar recommendation in an earlier episode, in which she described how reading certain great works of literature, such as Eliot’s Middlemarch (1871-2), helps us better understand how to lead a meaningful life.
2. Financial and material stability
The Human Flourishing Program propose a sixth domain for flourishing: financial and material stability. This is outside the core five because the Program holds that we don’t pursue financial or material stability for its own sake. It is rather a facilitator for flourishing, providing us with resources to enhance the core five domains.
This domain is needed because for flourishing to be sustained long-term, VanderWeele writes, “resources, financial and otherwise, [need to be] sufficiently stable so that what is going well in each of these five domains is likely to continue into the future for some time.” This requires financial and material stability, the level of which will be relative to where you live (given variance in the cost of living) and your needs (for example, if you need to provide for your family). The Program’s “Secure Flourish” measure assesses flourishing in adults in accordance with all six domains.
Matthew describes this domain in terms of us being able to secure core needs, such as food, water, shelter and healthcare. He points out that while everyone needs a level of material stability, this varies considerably across countries and cultures.
Matthew points out that when we look at results from well-being surveys worldwide, certain communities in countries where there’s a lot of financial precarity and self-reported concern about financial and material stability, there’s nonetheless very high levels of the other domains. By contrast, in the USA, where there’s high financial and material stability, the average scores on the other domains are significantly lower than for some countries which much lower financial and material stability. Of this, Matthew says, “it seems like that they’re managing the human condition better than many in the USA, where we’re so focused on the financial aspects of our lives but might be neglecting our growth as people or our ability to relate to others.”
Matthew points out that it’s an open question how much we need each domain in our lives. It will vary based on where we live; cultural norms and practices; and subjective preferences. But he says that there’s a baseline for all these domains to which almost anyone can agree. For example, there are factors concerning physical health we all need to flourish – sufficient sleep, hydration, nutrition and so on; there’s a basic level of financial and material stability we need to flourish – enough to at least ensure our basic needs are met; and we all desire some form and level of close social relationships.
Matthew mentions an article written by Arthur Brooks for the Atlantic in 2020, in which Brooks writes about a paradox in American life today: while the quality of life in the USA has been increasing year on year, the level of self-reported happiness or and being well among Americans has decreased. This indicates that objective conditions are increasing but subjective experiences of happiness or being well are declining. Matthew draws attention to the final section of the article, “Don’t Trade Love for Anything”, to point out that if we’re placing a great deal of emphasis on financial and material stability at the cost of less emphasis on cultivating relationships or our characters, then “we’re probably aiming at the wrong target.” (See here for our episode with Matthew and Arthur Brooks.)
Matthew draws attention to this to emphasize that the domain of financial and material stability is a means to an end but we probably wouldn’t want to turn it into an end in itself. If it enables us to contribute more good to the world, it facilitates flourishing. But if it becomes our focus as an end in itself, this can contribute towards lower levels of other domains and thereby reduce flourishing.
David makes the point that to avoid making financial and material stability an end itself rather than a means to an end, we need to look at the ways in and the degree to which we focus on these. He describes Bhutan – a nation in which he’s done extensive research – as an example of a nation that has broadened its focus on how we should assess the growth and development of a population to shift the focus away from economics as the primary measure. Bhutan is particularly interesting for studying flourishing because since the 1970s it has measured the “Gross National Happiness” of its population, which it regards as a more important measure than Gross Domestic Product. This is measured using a “Gross National Happiness Index,” which assesses the Bhutanese population’s psychological well-being, as well as socioeconomic areas including environmental protection levels, health, education, living standards and economic development. It has been described as a “holistic approach to sustainable development that gives as much weight to human flourishing as it does wealth.” (See here for a recent overview.)
3. Flourishing as a process
It’s intuitive to see flourishing as a process of growth towards something, given the primary meaning of “flourish,” denoting a living organism growing “in a healthy or vigorous way” or developing “develop rapidly and successfully.” David notes that in this sense of growth, flourishing typically refers to human beings becoming more expansive in their self-understanding and understanding of how to live. He suggests that we should also understand flourishing as a process of growing deeper – for example, becoming more deeply contented or fulfilled, and building the skill to reflect deeply.
“It is possible to see flourishing, not only as growing upwards towards something, but also growing deeper so that you’re not moving from A to B only on an upward trajectory, but also downwards, deeper.”
David thinks of flourishing as a journey with three key steps: being, becoming and transforming. This starts from where we are – being – to where we are going – becoming – and what happens to us and others along the way – transforming.
David defines flourishing as a “contentedness with being and with who we are.” He means a “critical contentedness,” such that we possess an ability to see the world in a way that we understand ourselves and the situation in which we find ourselves, and can critically reflect on ourselves and our situation. Our situation could involve adversities that affect us directly or indirectly, such as humanitarian crises in other countries. He emphasizes that this is not a contentedness in accepting adverse conditions, but in understanding where we are and why things are the way they are. David also thinks of flourishing as “a soberness in becoming”: objective, rational and critical deliberation of the possible pathways out of adversity or uncertainty.
David argues that flourishing is ultimately about transformation. He means this primarily in a collective rather than individual sense: aiming towards working with others collaboratively, to facilitate the desires and wants of others such that other people and collectives of people are better positioned to thrive.
So, the three steps David describes – being, becoming and transformation – involve several roles, aligned with each step respectively: contentedness, soberness and collaboration.
4. Distinguishing between flourishing and well-being
Flourishing, on David’s and Matthew’s accounts, is not just about the individual – it’s about groups, communities, and our relationships with one another and the environment. Matthew points out that it seems wrong to increase our own well-being if this comes at the expense of the well-being of others or the environment. This raises the question of how responsibility connects with flourishing and suggests connections between flourishing and justice. It also points to a distinction between flourishing and well-being.
We can be physically and psychologically well even if our footprint on the world is harmful. But flourishing suggests that there’s a connection between ourselves, others and the environment, such that increasing the well-being of an individual or group doesn’t come at the expense of lower well-being for other individuals, groups or the environment.
Matthew points out that we can think of flourishing at the individual, community or ecological level, and we should be thinking of it in the broadest scope possible, to encompass all these interconnected areas. If we flourish at the expense of the natural environment, this involves short-term gain for long-term loss. So we should think about flourishing over the life course and across generations. Flourishing, Matthew argues, is “multi-dimensional and inter-systemic.”
Matthew also points out that flourishing unfolds throughout our lives in ways that “often require us to make trade-offs.” We want to enhance each domain of well-being as much as possible, but sometimes we must compromise on domains, such that increasing one or more comes at the cost of decreasing others. He gives the example of how parenting during a child’s early years often negatively impacts a parent’s physical health (for example, disrupting sleep) but also often positively impacts their sense of meaning and purpose, and the quality of their close relationships.
There are also cases in which people experience long-term decreases in some domains but this does not prevent them from flourishing, partly because other domains may increase. For example, as we age, we experience increasing physical health issues, but we can still flourish, if other areas of our lives important to our well-being are maintained or increase. A person might even experience severe physical health issues later in life but nonetheless flourish, which could be facilitated by building on close relationships – for example, with their grandchildren. This may in turn increase other domains, such as their sense of meaning and purpose.
Matt points out that this is going to be the next big focus for flourishing research: moving away from narrow understandings of well-being, to looking at flourishing as a notion encompassing our relationship and responsibility to others and the natural world, and the role of spirituality in flourishing. Matthew points out that the “convergent thinking” he’s witnessed around the world when he’s had collaborative research conversations points towards this level of integration.
5. Flourishing and suffering
The points above suggest that a person could flourish but have experienced suffering or even be suffering, to a degree. Connectedly, Matthew suggests that although suffering and flourishing are sometimes seen as opposites, there are possibilities for integration, such that flourishing can include suffering. He refers to Francis Su’s recent book Mathematics for Human Flourishing, which argues that flourishing should be understood as wholeness amidst adversity. Matthew suggests that flourishing involves us responding well despite adversity, such that we bring greater wholeness to our lives and the lives of others. (We’re releasing an episode with Francis Su in January.)
These points concerning suffering connect with several previous episodes, such as our conversations with Todd Kashdan, Emily Esfahani Smith and Anna Lembke, each of whom emphasized the important role that enduring difficult emotional experiences plays in living good lives. It particularly connects with our episode with Arthur Brooks (on which Matthew also featured as a guest interviewer), in which Arthur put forward his conception of happiness as being comprised of three parts, which we need in balance and abundance to be truly happy: (1) enjoyment and (2) meaning and purpose in your life, and (3) life satisfaction. Interestingly, Arthur holds that true happiness is paradoxical: meaning and purpose requires us to have values and make sacrifices, which involves a degree of suffering; therefore, pursuing happiness involves some unhappiness. So, on Arthur’s conception of happiness, suffering plays an important role in happiness and flourishing. (A recent book on the role of suffering in living a meaningful life is Paul Bloom’s The Sweet Spot: The Pleasures of Suffering and the Search for Meaning. Matthew also mentions Paul Wong’s work on suffering and well-being, such as this.)
David mentions Viktor E. Frankl’s influential 1946 book Man’s Search for Meaning as a book that significantly influenced his early work. David was more interested in the collective challenges we face than individual challenges, and what these can tell us about suffering and the human condition. In his explanation of how Frankl and other thinkers influenced his work on flourishing, David suggests that flourishing involves being able to appreciate and fully empathize with individual and collective suffering. This is part of what David means when he speaks of the depth of understanding he argues is important for flourishing: this involves the ability to empathize with the pain and suffering of others, including groups far away and from different backgrounds to ourselves. While we might not be directly affected by some acts of suffering, he argues that to flourish we need to cultivate an enormous degree of empathy for those among other groups.
6. Global flourishing
Matthew is involved in the Global Flourishing Study, a joint research program between Baylor, the Human Flourishing Program and Gallup. The five-year study will track 240,000 individually across 22 countries worldwide, gathering data annually on a broad range of well-being outcomes, to investigate the determinants of flourishing. The study will follow the same people for five years, with a nationally representative sample from each country, to assess how things change within each country and among the individuals.
A key focus in the study is how the flourishing survey items, written in English, are interpreted around the world and what they mean in other languages, as they’re understood through other cultural lenses, and how the results can be compared across cultures. Ultimately, the study investigates the extent to which the findings from a global study could be generalized to human beings worldwide, to tell us what all people need to enhance their well-being and ultimately flourish.
Matthew acknowledges that this study won’t provide definitive answers to which countries are the most flourishing since there are more ways to study people than survey research. But, he points out, it will help us to understand how people from different countries understand flourishing and some of the variables that relate to it.
In our discussion of the factors that affect flourishing and the factors that influence how flourishing varies across nations and populations, Matthew points out that workers tend to report higher well-being scores than the general population. Among the reasons for this are that their financial and material stability is often higher and they’re not prevented from working by debilitating health conditions. However, he also suggests there’s a limit to the stress a person can endure through their work and this may be reflected in some of the data.
Matthew points out that in research in the USA, the worst self-reported physical health from any collected samples is among medical students and medical residents. Their emotional health is also quite low. Around half the students and residents reported being exhausted. Yet these are typically adults in their twenties.
Matthew suggests that this may be because there’s “a certain kind of load that the human body and human emotions can withstand, which is being pushed beyond the limits for medical students and medical residents.” They’re working late, learning large volumes of content quickly, and being put in situations where they’re responsible for a person’s life. This, Matthew remarks, “creates an enormous amount of stress.” Of this, Matthew asks: “How much stress can we manage? And in what contexts do human beings manage stress much better?”. These are among the questions he’s investigating in his research, and the factors that alleviate or mitigate stress in such situations, such as having close social relationships.
David has done extensive research in various nations and cultures worldwide, and we asked what some of the main similarities and differences were in flourishing he’d observed globally. To answer, David invites us to imagine a diagram of a plus symbol with vertical and horizontal lines and four quadrants. At the top of the vertical line is a construct such as “meaning-seeking,” and the bottom a construct such as “wealth-seeking,” “prosperity-seeking” or “well-being seeking.” On the left of the horizontal line, “collective” and on the right, “individual.” David suggests that a visualization like this may help to profile certain nations and cultures in terms of their flourishing, help us understand how we perceive flourishing and what we need to do to improve our own flourishing.
7. The Flourishing Question
We ask all our guests “the flourishing question”: What’s the one lesson on flourishing you want our listeners to walk away with, and what might be a practical step for putting that lesson into action?
For this conversation, we connected this with a related question focused on this episode’s theme. “What do you each think the pathways to flourishing are, and are there any others that research has not yet identified but might be identified in the future?”
Matthew suggests that when we consider pathways to flourishing, we focus on how we spend our time and look at ways to improve flourishing in those contexts. Children spend most of their time in school and adults in the workplace, so Matthew recommends we look at how to improve flourishing in these contexts.
Matthew mentions the Sustainability and Health Initiative for NewPositive Enterprise (“SHINE”) at Harvard, which is researching how to promote flourishing in the workplace, and trying to show that if an organization focuses on flourishing it’s more effective at achieving its goals, but becomes less efficient if neglecting it. He also mentions Gallup survey data on percentage of workers worldwide who are engaged in their work, in the sense of being highly involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace. For about a decade now it’s been around 12-22%.
Matthew makes a similar point about schools. Gallup has identified the “school cliff” through research on US schools: engagement falls as children work their way through school. 80% of elementary school students are engaged, which reduces to 60% in middle school and 40% in high school. Teachers report the lowest level of engagement.
Building on Matthew’s point, David suggests that in addition to pathways for flourishing, we should focus on settings for flourishing, such as schools and workplaces. We can flourish, he suggests, if issues about work and the workplace are exposed and addressed. David draws upon the work of Brazilian educator and philosopher Paolo Freire, who, in his 1970 book Pedagogy of the Oppressed, offers examples of ways to teach children in Brazil what a meaningful experience is through imagery. Through this he points out that the school and workplace are contexts for the activities in which people collectively find meaning for what they do.
David uses this example to suggest that we need to find ways to show how to facilitate flourishing in schools, workplaces and communities by showing how, for example, these can function as contexts in which meaningful activities take place. He suggest we also need to create settings in which people work or play together, to find meaningful activities and a sense of purpose through their action.
“When we consider the pathways to flourishing, the most important question is,
‘How do we spend our time?’.”
About our guests
Dr. David Johnson is Sub Warden and Professorial Fellow of St Antony’s College, and University Reader in Comparative and International Education in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford. He was also until recently University Proctor at Oxford. He convenes Oxford’s Centre for Comparative and International Education and recently held the position of Chen Yiden Global Visiting Fellow at Harvard. David is a Chartered Educational Psychologist who studies learning and cognition and is particularly interested in tracking learning progression in national education systems over time. He is a consultant to the World Bank and has led national learning assessments in Sudan and Nigeria, curriculum renewal in Rwanda, and time series studies of learning in Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Sudan. He was until recently the Programme Research Lead for the ESRC-DFID Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems research programme. David studies the impact of uncertainty on education and has directed research on this topic for the Aga Khan Foundation funded research program on Education and Uncertainty. He recently launched a research program on “Education, Purpose, and Human Flourishing in Uncertain Times” with support from the Templeton World Charity Foundation.
Dr. Matthew T. Lee is Professor of the Social Sciences and Humanities at the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University and Director of the Flourishing Network at the Human Flourishing Program in the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Health, Flourishing, and Positive Psychology at Stony Brook University’s Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics and a Visiting Scholar at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He previously served as Chair of the American Sociological Association’s Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity and as President of the North Central Sociological Association. His research explores topics such as flourishing and well-being, benevolent service to others, and the integration of social science and the humanities and has been published in journals such as the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the Journal of Positive Psychology, Social Science & Medicine, and the Journal of Transformative Education. He is the lead editor of Measuring Well-Being: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from the Social Sciences and the Humanities and lead author of The Heart of Religion: Spiritual Empowerment, Benevolence, and the Experience of God’s Love, both published by Oxford University Press. He is currently co-editing a book for Routledge titled, Transcending Crisis: Carework, Emotions, and Human Flourishing.
David’s webpage at Oxford’s Department of Education
David’s webpage at St Antony’s College, Oxford
David’s Twitter page
Matthew’s webpage at Baylor
Matthew’s webpage at Harvard
Matthew’s LinkedIn page
David’s research project on Education, Purpose and Human Flourishing in Uncertain Times, sponsored by the Templeton World Charity Foundation, and videos of talks from the project’s seminar series (including talks by David and Matthew)
Matthew’s most recent co-edited book, Measuring Well-Being (Oxford University Press)
Matthew’s co-authored book, The Heart of Religion (Oxford University Press)
Articles by David and Matthew in a recent issue of the Eton Journal for Innovation and Research in Education, on “Human Fulfilment and the Aims of Education”
David and Matthew are both contributing to a forthcoming book published by Oxford University Press on The Future of Education: Reimagining its Aims and Responsibilities
Tyler J. VanderWeele, “On the Promotion of Human Flourishing,” Proceedings of the American Academy of Sciences, 31, p. 8149. VanderWeele 2017, p. 8153. Tim Lomas & Tyler J. VanderWeele, “A Flexible Map of Flourishing: The Dynamics and Drivers of Flourishing, Wellbeing, Health, and Happiness,” Psychological Review, forthcoming (2022); Tyler J. VanderWeele & Tim Lomas, “Terminology and the Well-being Literature,” Affective Science, 2022. VanderWeele 2017, 8149. See the first sense of ‘flourish’ in the Oxford English Dictionary. | psychology |
https://vetrehabni.co.uk/behaviour-consultations/ | 2024-04-17T16:18:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00478.warc.gz | 0.947079 | 598 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__6905325 | en | Just because a dog is not crying out does not mean that they are not in pain
Chronic pain can lead to
- sleep disturbance
- decreased appetite
- social withdrawal
- reluctance to move from the bed, go for walks, exercise, no interest in play
- resource guarding
- attention-seeking, or “clinginess”/comfort-seeking behaviours
- inappropriate toileting, house-soiling
- compulsive type behaviours, such as ‘fly snapping, ‘star gazing’ and compulsive licking
- decreased pain threshold
Pain and Behaviour
It is a fact that pain affects behaviour. The relationship between behavioural issues and pain can be classified into four main categories:
- the presenting complaint is a direct manifestation of pain;
- unidentified pain is underpinning secondary concerns within the initial behaviour problem;
- there is a worsening of one or more signs of problem behaviour as a result of pain; or
- adjunctive behavioural signs are associated with pain.
Pain lowers the thresholds for aggression and tolerance of handling; as the animal attempts to avoid potentially painful contact. Owners will also often report their pets wanting to spend more time on their own and withdrawing from family life. Pain alters mobility, which may present as a dog no longer wanting to go for walks, or a dog with no interest in play. Owners may also report their dog appearing depressed, anxious and stressed, or more easily “spooked”.
Whilst dogs will vocalise with acute pain, they will often adjust to living with chronic pain. Just because a dog is not crying out does not mean that they are not in pain.
The behaviours listed above are not exhaustive but are examples of behaviours often associated with musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, dermatological and urinary tract conditions.
Recognition of pain is a complex area; it involves recognising the covert and overt signs of pain. It can present without any overt signs of illness and thus may appear to be a behaviour problem. Canine behaviourists will always ask for a vet check before undertaking behaviour modification precisely because of the intrinsic link between pain and behaviour. In some cases, pain is not the initial cause of the behaviour but will almost certainly exacerbate it. The pain aspect must be managed first.
Pain can shape behaviours, leading to learned patterns that may remain even after the source of pain has been addressed. This is when the canine behaviourist can step in to design a tailored behaviour modification programme, working in conjunction with the animal’s vet and rehab team as part of a multi-disciplinary team. There has to be a holistic approach when dealing with behavioural issues to accurately identify the cause of the behaviour and correctly address it. In many behavioural cases, pain management will form a vital part of the solution. | psychology |
https://thealexmanfullfund.org/alex-manfulls-brain/ | 2022-05-17T10:05:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662517245.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517095022-20220517125022-00311.warc.gz | 0.976893 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__195505210 | en | About Alex Manfull’s Brain
When Alex died, her parents were asked by the Human Brain Collection Core (HBCC), a brain bank held by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Brain, if they would be willing to donate her brain to further research on PANDAS/PANS. A difficult decision had to be made quickly but they knew it was what Alex would have wanted as she was very committed to furthering awareness and education about this insidious disease called PANDAS. In August 2018, the time the decision was made to donate Alex’s brain to NIMH, hers was the only known brain diagnosed with PANDAS in the US and, likely, in the world.
The Lab of Pathology at National Institutes of Health (NIH) provided a “Final Anatomic Diagnosis” of Alex’s brain which revealed damage in the basal ganglia region of her brain. Specifically, there was gliosis of the caudate nucleus and the thalamus. A review of this report by outside experts in neurology, psychiatry, and neuroscience confirmed that studying her brain tissue would very likely advance the understanding of neuroimmune disorders such as PANDAS and PANS.
When the Manfulls discovered that Alex’s brain was sitting in obscurity in the HBCC at NIMH and learned that there was no effort to promote the existence of this important brain tissue to researchers investigating neuroimmune disorders, they met with the Acting Director of HBCC and another psychiatrist and, making no headway, made the difficult decision to transfer her brain to another brain bank. They chose to move their daughter’s brain to the Georgetown Brain Bank under the stewardship of Brent Harris, MD, PhD. A Biospecimen Use Committee, composed of highly respected researchers and clinicians from the fields of psychiatry, neurology, and neuroscience, was established to review requests of tissue for research and to facilitate the transfer of that material. | psychology |
http://bhcri.ca/dr.-sheila-garland | 2018-07-16T00:39:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589029.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716002413-20180716022413-00535.warc.gz | 0.655275 | 1,018 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__200498577 | en | Dr. Sheila N. Garland, PhD, R Psych
Assistant Professor, Discipline of Psychology
Cross Appointed to the Discipline of Oncology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Psychosocial Oncology, Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances, Cancer treatment side effects (fatigue, cognitive problems, sexual function, etc), Mind-body Interventions, Stress and Health, Behavioural Clinical Trials
Membership Status:Dr. Sheila Garland is an Associate Member
Address:Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science, Room SN3082, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 232 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1B 3X9
Garland, S. N., Gehrman, P., Barg, F. K., Xie, S. X., Mao, J. J. (2016). CHoosing Options for Insomnia in Cancer Effectively (CHOICE): Design of a patient centered comparative effectiveness trial of acupuncture and cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 47, 349-355. PMID: 26956541
Johnson, J. A., Rash, J., Campbell, T., Savard, J., Gehrman, P., Perlis, M., Carlson, L. E., & Garland, S. N. (2015). A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in cancer survivors. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 27, 20-28. PMID: 26434673
Roscoe, J. A., Garland, S. N., Heckler, C. E., Perlis, M. L. Peoples, A. R. Shayne, M., Savard, J., Daniels, N. P. & Morrow, G. R. (2015) Randomized placebo controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy and armodafinil for insomnia after cancer treatment. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 33(2), 165-171. PMID: 25452447
Garland, S. N., Palmer, C., Donelson, M., Gehrman, P., Johnson, D., & Mao, J. J. (2014). A case-controlled comparison of telomere length and psychological functioning in breast cancer survivors with and without insomnia symptoms. Rejuvenation Research, 17 (5), 453-457. PMID: 25111028.
Garland, S. N., Johnson, F. B., Palmer, C., Speck, R. M., Donelson, M., Xie, S. X., DeMichelle, A., & Mao, J. J. (2014). Physical activity and telomere length in breast cancer survivors. Breast Cancer Research, 6(4), 413. PMID: 25074648.
Howell, D., Oliver, T.K., Keller-Olaman, S., Davidson, J., Garland, S. N., Samuels, C., Savard. J., Harris, C., Aubin, M., Olson, K., Sussman, J., MacFarlane, J., & Taylor, C. (2014). Sleep disturbance in adults with cancer: A systematic review of evidence for best practices in assessment and management for clinical practice. Annals of Oncology, 25(4), 791-800.
Garland, S. N., Carlson, L. E., Stephens, A., Antle, M., Samuels, C., & Campbell, T. (2014). Mindfulness-based stress reduction compared to cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of insomnia comorbid with cancer: a randomized, partially blinded, non-inferiority trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 32 (5), 449-57. PMID: 24395850
Howell, D., Oliver, T.K., Keller-Olaman, S., Davidson, J., Garland, S. N., Samuels, C., Savard. J., Harris, C., Aubin, M., Olson, K., Sussman, J., MacFarlane, J., & Taylor, C. as the Sleep Expert Panel on behalf of the Cancer Journey Advisory Group of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (2013). A Pan-Canadian practice guideline: Prevention, screening, assessment and treatment of sleep disturbances in adults with cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 21, 2695-2706. PMID: 23708820
Garland, S. N., Carlson, L. E., Antle, M., Samuels, C., & Campbell, T. (2011). I-CAN SLEEP: Rationale and design of a non-inferiority RCT of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of insomnia in cancer survivors. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 32(5), 747-754. PMID: 21658476. | psychology |
http://www.breffnibarrettphd.com/ | 2017-01-23T06:21:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282140.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00462-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.970948 | 1,374 | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__78745236 | en | Dr Breffni Barrett is a licensed psychologist and marriage and family therapist. He has more than 30yrs experience treating individuals, couples, and families. He has served as a forensic expert in a variety of cases including child custody, personal injury, sexual harassment, child abuse and neglect, malpractice, and license revocation.
Dr. Barrett is president of the San Diego Family Institute, a group practice in Southern California. He has served as President of the California Association of Marriage and Family therapists, treasurer of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is a fellow of both of those organizations. He is a member of the American college of forensic psychology. He has conducted workshops for various professional groups through out the country. Dr Barrett has worked as a consultant to family businesses helping to transition through generations as well as resolving systematic issues that arise in the workplace.
He can be reached by calling (619) 297-7181 x107
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I urge anyone to take his or her marriage and
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my daughter and eventually get her into rehab. He encouraged
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reintegrate my daughter back into the business. We then
developed a transition plan with our attorneys and accountants
with consultation from Dr. Barrett to allow the children to take
over the business. Dr. Barrett's input and consultation were
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creative ways of thinking, always outside the box. I'm so very grateful.
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Your input on this case was an important cornerstone to our success. I have
found that over the years that the difference between success and defeat, is
more often than not, measured in terms of the quality of expert testimony, combined
with the degree of understanding the expert and counsel share with respect to the
subject upon which the testimony is being rendered. Your diligent attention to
this case, as well as your expertise, played a critical role in reaching a resolution
in this case. Many thanks for your expertise and assistance.
During the fourteen years during which I practiced Family Law, I had the pleasure of
working with Dr. Breffni Barrett on many custody cases. I always found him to be well
prepared, honest, and consistently and professionally displaying good, sound judgment.
He has an outstanding reputation among the Family Law Bar, and he is an extremely
talented psychologist. Since I have been a judge presiding in Family Law matters he
has appeared before me concerning several very sensitive cases. He remains the same,
honest, well prepared, objective and kind evaluator.
I have practiced law in the State of California for over 30 years with the majority of
my cases involving child custody issues. During my years of practice, I have had the
opportunity to observe Dr. Barrett's forensic work in the field of psychology. I have
utilized his services as a forensic expert in the filed of child custody litigation.
He has also performed psychological assessments as well as individual therapy services
for my clients. He holds the highest reputation before the courts, the attorneys' bar,
and with his peers in the psychological community." | psychology |
http://iowadigitalbridges.com/mental-health-policy-mothers-on-the-frontline/ | 2019-05-26T00:21:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258453.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525224929-20190526010929-00266.warc.gz | 0.953276 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__126137455 | en | Mental Health Policy: Mothers on the Frontline
The work of Tammy Nyden (Philosophy, Grinnell) combines her roles as mother, professor, and mental health advocate. Recently, that work has taken shape online in the form of two websites. The first, Mothers on the Frontline, provides a platform for mothers to share their stories about raising children with mental health disabilities. In creating that platform, Nyden and co-founder Dionne Bensonsmith have developed a method that not only reduces stigma and increases awareness through the sharing of stories, but also provides the women they interview with a healing and restorative experience.
The second website, Mental Health Policy and Outreach, is devoted to gathering, curating, and sharing resources for people interested in mental health policy in Iowa. It was launched by Nyden and her Grinnell students in 2017 and is set to expand in the coming years.
Tammy Nyden was a faculty participant in the 2017 Digital Bridges Summer Institute and has been supported by DBSI follow-up funding. Digital Bridges has also supported a faculty-student pedagogical partnership between Nyden and Grinnell undergraduate Maxwell Fenton. In this work, Nyden has collaborated with Yujing Cao of Grinnell’s Data Analysis and Social Inquiry Lab (DASIL) and Gina Donovan of Grinnell’s Digital Liberal Arts Collaborative (DLAC). | psychology |
https://lifecounselinginc.com/about-michelle-decola-illinois-licensed-counselor/ | 2024-02-26T10:23:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474659.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226094435-20240226124435-00517.warc.gz | 0.953883 | 528 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__189571151 | en | I’m passionate about helping people celebrate their strengths, accept their imperfections, and make meaningful strides in their personal journey toward self-awareness.
I integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into our therapy work, paving the way to equanimity—the ability to “maintain mental/emotional calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation or in the midst of strong emotions.”
This grounds us, and helps us feel our emotions without getting reactive. Non-reactivity helps us stay more connected to ourselves—and within our relationships. The modalities I draw on to support my clients include Psychodynamic Therapy (understanding family patterns and early childhood relationships), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Family Systems, and Positive Psychology.
I’m a licensed psychotherapist in Illinois and Colorado, and I see clients via Zoom or in person in my Louisville office. I’ve been in private practice for 25 years, and consider it an honor to get to know my clients on a personal level. I find it both exciting and a privilege to witness positive growth and change in their lives.
Background and Education
I received my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California in 1994. I was licensed as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in California in 1996. After moving to Chicago in 1997, I provided therapy in an IOP program for children and adolescents who were living in temporary housing. Also, at this time, I began my private practice part-time. In 1998, I became the Clinical Manager, providing group and individual supervision to therapists and interns. I left this role in 2000, and became a full-time private practice psychotherapist.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I earned a BA in Communications from Pepperdine University, and pursued a career in public relations and marketing. In my therapy practice, I draw on both my corporate background and my training in psychology to help people in their personal lives and their careers.
My additional studies include specialized training in Group Psychotherapy, and receiving Certified Group Psychotherapist credentials through the American Group Psychotherapy Association. I’ve continued advanced training for couples therapy through Gottman Workshops and Terry Real’s couples training. I’ve also studied Attachment Theory to help couples understand their attachment styles.
Please contact me if you’d like to talk more about my approach, or how it can support your effort toward living a healthy, peaceful life.
Serving the areas of Chicago, IL and Denver and Boulder, CO. | psychology |
http://blog.shfb.org/index.php/2012/04/16/meet-charlene/ | 2013-06-20T04:12:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368710274484/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516131754-00002-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.963245 | 334 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__133225687 | en | My name is Charlene. I’ve received food from Second Harvest Food Bank for the past several years, and it means the world to me. But I also come to the Food Bank once a week to volunteer. And I come here for one specific reason.
For more than 20 years, I was an alcoholic. During that time, I didn’t give back or help those who needed it—my alcoholism made me a selfish person. So that’s why I’m here today sorting vegetables, packing boxes and doing whatever I can as a volunteer. It’s my way of trying to do the right thing. I’m proud to say I’ve now been sober for 20 years.
Now, when I stand over large boxes of vegetables and sort food for people who are hungry, my heart goes out to them: the seniors who are hungry and the children who wonder if they’ll eat dinner tonight. Sometimes I don’t take food home for myself because I know someone needs it more than I do.
It’s a joy for me to share what I have with others who are hungry. I do this simply because it’s the right thing to do. I’m overwhelmed when they write me notes, thanking me for what I have given them. With tears in their eyes, they thank me for even the smallest bag of food.
So now let me thank you for all you have done and continue to do for me. I appreciate you and your generosity. And you can be sure I’ll be joining you in this act of kindness. | psychology |
https://4pc.expert/ | 2021-03-04T12:46:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178369054.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20210304113205-20210304143205-00302.warc.gz | 0.965182 | 4,614 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__158821861 | en | Being an extraordinary top performer is one thing. Being surrounded by them is another
Do you experience one or more of the guilty secrets of most top performers:
- Despite the admiration of your peers, do you have a sensation – deep down inside – that so much more is possible for you?
- Is everyone around you astonished by what you accomplish but secretly you feel lazy?
- Does it rarely feel that you have to work that hard any more?
- You’re not lonely – but do you sometimes feel really alone?
- Do you miss – or even crave – being surrounded by a community of true top performers?
- Have you been super successful in life but now you’re bored?
- Are you an intensely bright spark who learned at a young age to turn the spark down?
- Do you experience success in one area of your life whilst in another you are still caught up in struggle
I get it. Me too.
I’ve been a top performer, I’ve researched and studied top performers and I’ve created and led communities of top performers. And being a top performer is a world of paradoxes that most people do not see.
The paradox of success is that everything you have done to get you to your current level of success is holding you back from your next level of success.
Here are the kind of challenges I hear on a regular basis from top performers:
A professor at an Ivy League school at the height of her career, confessed to me she was bored. She said:
“I could do this with my eyes closed. I want something more.”
A woman with a multi-million dollar business, respected by everyone in her field, shared with me:
“I’m not lonely. But I’m very alone.”
A hedge-fund manager with a multi-million dollar net worth and friends who were world-leaders told me his secret fear, something he’d not told another living soul:
“There’s no one else I dare share this with but you.”
Being a leader can be lonely
As a high achiever, the challenges you face are wrapped up in your gifts. You face a range of “high quality problems.
Most people would dream of having your challenges but, for you, they are simply life.
We run on adrenaline. We dare not show our vulnerabilities. We’re surrounded by people saying what they think we want to hear.
We dream so big we sometimes frustrate the people we lead.
We’re the ‘hero’ in our business, sometimes unconsciously creating problems just so we can swoop in and solve them.
We’re top performers who are sometimes even under performing because there’s no one in our world able to really challenge us.
Being a high performer brings it’s own challenges
To be an extraordinary top performer can often mean that, despite the admiration of those around you, it often doesn’t feel like you’ve ever had to work that hard for the things you’ve accomplished.
Alternatively, you’ve been working incredibly hard for most of your life, you’ve attained a lot of money or recognition and accomplished most of the goals you’ve set but something is still missing.
Or, you’ve experienced success in one area of your life whilst in another you are still caught up in struggle. Your business is successful but romance is missing from your life. Your bank account is full but your kids rarely speak to you. You’re known as an accomplished leader but you never got the love from your parents that you really craved.
You must be ready to forge a new path
To get to your next level of success, you must acquire a new kind of power. You must put at risk the success you’ve become. You can’t copy anyone else.
What if you could examine every one of the qualities that has made you the success you are today? What if you could discover how your very successes are holding you back the most? What if you could handle every one of them? Forever.
7 challenges for top performers
Success in your DNA
Despite the admiration of those around you, it often doesn’t feel like you’ve ever had to work that hard for everything you’ve accomplished. It’s easy to misinterpret the nature of rapid attainment, and feel like you’re hiding a “dirty little secret.” High performers often feel like the laziest person they know.
You’re an extremely talented problem-solver
You’re energized by challenges and threats. It’s why you sometimes avoid things – taxes, relationships, income, etc – until they reach problem-level status.
You’ve never needed help
People are astounded by what you create. You are one of the highest-performing people you know. And you definitely don’t need support. In fact, you actively keep it out. You work hard to keep it out. But there’s a difference between “wanting” help and “needing” it.
You're a perfectionist
As you get closer to what you want to achieve, your ability to distinguish gets more highly attuned. So, the closer you get to what you really want, the further away you feel. The barrier to start each subsequent project becomes unbearably high, because each time, your bar is reset to an even greater level, based upon the rewards of your previous project.
You’re a powerful visionary
You can dream so big that you get overwhelmed. Or you create so many options that it’s hard to even begin a new project.
You’re the leader
The higher you rise, the harder it becomes for you to open up to the people around you. And the higher you rise, the harder it becomes for the people around you to speak their truth.
You are always in action
The Gray Zone refers to a pace set by a runner that is too fast for recovery and too slow for growth. A pace like this can feel like a tough workout. But running in this zone, run after run, will actually lead to a decline in performance. Your challenge is that in your version of the Grey Zone, you’re still creating so much more than the average person.
4PC is a hand-picked community of leaders.
We think differently, we challenge the status quo, we’re unorthodox and we achieve the ‘impossible’ – on a regular basis.
I coach, study and work with top performers. Ultra-successful people – the people you would assume don’t need a coach – are the ones who call me.
My clients have included Olympic athletes, Presidential candidates, Hollywood film directors, Special Forces operatives, serial entrepreneurs and many of the world’s top coaches.
And in 2014, I founded 4PC – The Four Percent Club. A group of 30 of the top 4% of leaders.
4PC is a highly curated mastermind of the top 4% of leaders.
Founding members of 4PC along with guest speaker, Sean Stephenson.
4PC is a community of extraordinary leaders
YOU’LL KNOW 4PC IS FOR YOU, WHEN:
- You’re seeking a community of extraordinary people who inspire you
- You’re a leader with a powerful vision. You dream bigger than anyone around you. You refuse to be bound by linear thinking. It’s why people follow you
- You’re not afraid of failure. You’ve got a track record of making mistakes and you’ve learned from every one of them
- You have a mission so big that nothing will stop you. Or you’re ready for one
- You’re a rule-breaker. You watch what others do and you do the opposite
- You want to spend time with fascinating people who stretch your mind
- Your real goal is beyond money and recognition – it’s freedom
- You’re not afraid of disapproval
- You love to play and have fun
- You thrive on challenges
Our members include:
- A consultant to The White House
- A coach to leaders at The World Bank
- A retired surgeon
- An award-winning singer-songwriter
- A South-American shaman
- Entrepreneurs with 7-figure businesses
- Entrepreneurs who have sold 7-figure businesses
- An autism expert who turned down an offer of $10,000,000 to fund her dream clinic
- An Aikido master
- An ex-navy bomb disposal expert
- A coach with clients on Broadway
- An expert in mediating for families in trauma, in the healthcare field
- One of the world’s leading podcasters
- Coaches with $100,000 clients
- The CEO of a wolf sanctuary – a multi-million dollar non-profit
4pc is the place for you if:
- You want to literally create your future
- You want to build exponential intelligence
- You want to grow your business exponentially
- You want to create a values-based business
- You want to get more done with less experience than most
- You want to seek clients who inspire you. Not clients you can inspire
- You want to embrace the dark and the light of your own leadership
- You want to charge the high fees that high performers expect
- You want to move from people-pleasing to powerful service
- You want to be time, money and location independent
- You want to be a leader who makes an impact
- You want to be a leader with a committed team
- You want to make bold, life-changing proposals
- You want to develop powerful enrollment skills
- You want to put action before perfection
- You want to embrace failure and risk
- You want to develop the art of Deep Coaching
- You want to build the power of storytelling
- You want to practice the wisdom of slowing down and creating space
4pc is not the place for you if:
If you’re not committed to honing your brilliance and making your extraordinary talent more extraordinary every year, 4PC is NOT the place for you.
If you are not committed to investing in your professional development and your personal growth, 4PC is NOT the place for you.
If you are not committed to being surrounded by people even more extraordinary, 4PC is NOT the place for you.
And if you are not committed to creating at least a 10X return on your investment of time, money, energy and relationships, then 4PC is NOT the place for you.
COMPONENTS OF THE 4PC PROGRAM
You’ll have the biggest blanket of support you’ve ever experienced, with an amazing community. You’ll receive personalized coaching with Rich in a small group (approximately 2x/month). Plus, you’ll have numerous private 4PC experiences and opportunities for you to step deeper into your own leadership.
You’ll have opportunities to hone, develop and share your unique gifts with both your peers in 4PC and with our wider community. You can apply to join our team at our public Intensives — where you’ll have a chance to lead a small group of coaches or be on stage in front of hundreds of people.
A world-class community
You’ll face challenges, but no longer alone. You’ll be surrounded by a ‘family’ of high-potential people who really get you. Many will become your friends for life. You’ll be a member of a private Facebook group, where you can stay connected and have high-caliber conversations.
The science of creativity
Research shows that our very best ideas come in nature, on the beach, and even in the shower. You’ll have time for space, stillness and reflection. We’ll create ways for you to slow down (to speed up). You will re-energize in beautiful reflection.
You’ll make a contribution to something bigger than yourself to have an exponential impact – on you, your life and your business. Our community has raised the funds to build two schools in Kenya and some of our members traveled to Liberia to lead an empowerment event for 400 local teachers and to take clean water filters to villages who’d never before had access to clean water.
When people spend time in 4PC, they fly. 4PC is not a program or a seminar. It’s pure transformation that takes place over time, in the presence of extraordinary top performers. When you have goals that look impossible, you’ll be amazed at how quickly they become possible when you are surrounded by people up to something even more amazing than you.
What will your return on investment be from 4PC?
If it’s not 10X then you are not playing full out.
In 4PC you will learn to create time, money, energy and relationships that are exponential.
Members of our community have raised millions of dollars for their non-profit, signed a billionaire client, made hundreds of thousands of dollars and begun working with world leaders. What’s your biggest goal right now?
Our members say…
“For me, the highest value of 4PC is the community. That keeps me alive. It keeps me sane, inspired, motivated. The isolation of being a solo-preneur is a real thing. So, having a real community of people who are there at the drop of a hat anytime I need anything—whether it’s personal or professional—is gold.
We are collectively creating a space/field where we go very deep with people—those deep intimate, intensely challenging personal moments where I don’t think any of us get to go to on our own in our lives. You know, the stuff that makes you break down on the floor crying or ends up with you leaving feeling like a million bucks, ready to take on the world. That collective, quality attention is rare.
Now, this my third year. I’m rich in friends, in colleagues, in opportunities to collaborate. The quality of clients that I have has up-leveled. Business is now consistently in a place that four years ago, if you had told me, I would have laughed at you. That’s other people’s lives. Now it’s just my standard. I was making $40k before. In the four years that we’ve been working together, I’ve made close to a million dollars.
Another thing that I’m really seriously rich in is connections and networks. I am now moving in worlds that I didn’t know existed before 4PC—all because of the connections that people have made for me.”
— CHRISTINA BERKLEY
“Before 4PC, I felt like a magician. Everything that I was doing felt bigger than the average person and somehow I was using these mystical powers of the universe. And I felt really different and alone in that. Then when I came into 4PC, it was like “Oh! Everybody is doing this.” In fact, some people are doing things that I’ve never even heard of. And instead of feeling like I was constantly bigger than the room that I was in, I felt like I was in a room for the first time that was actually stretching me open.
What I got from 4PC was clarity of purpose and clarity of what I’m actually doing. I feel like I can produce results over and over and over; without believing that it comes from magic.
Two days after my first 4PC intensive, I signed my first $50,000 client—which was 3x more than I had done before. We’re six months into this year and I’ve produced $300,000 in coaching—just coaching. Two years ago, that would have been like “Oh my God, that’s the most amazing year that you’ve ever had.”
The thing I love about 4PC is it’s not a product—it’s an exponential conversation. I started realizing how much value I was getting just out of people that are around the room. A month for me, on average, I could get a million dollars’ worth of value just by calling my friends.
It is everything you need in one room—where if you don’t know the answer, you’re actually not asking the right question.”
“What I love about this community is that I feel simultaneously challenged and supported. It’s not one or the other. There’s constantly people saying ‘Can I support you with that? Let’s jump on a call.’
I would recommend 4PC to people who are ready to let go of doing it alone.
“Every time I watch a video from a 4PC member, I’m like ‘Whoa! I am the luckiest person in the world to be surrounded by the most generous souls in the world.’
What I know is — this is the community I did not even know I was looking for. Every single day, at least two to three people are connecting with me or I’m connecting with them. Or maybe it’s 10. That is so incredibly powerful.
I FEEL held from far away. And I feel I am not only pushed, I am inspired to hold others.”
“Before I joined 4PC, I felt like a complete beginner. I felt like I’d gone from being like a 9 out of 10 as a global business leader, leading a billion dollar business—to feeling like a 3 out of 10 as a coach. Even though I had 25 years of marketing training and I’d been an internal coach for four years. I was completely disorientated, lost, and lonely.
I remember saying to Rich, “I need to find my voice as a coach,” and he said to me, “No, Helen, you need to remember that you have one.”
Where am I now? Gosh. In a different place. I made more than $100,000 in my first full year as a coach. I will make close to $500,000 this year. I am grounded. I found my voice. I know who I am. I know what I can bring. I have a book title. I have a curriculum. I have a point of view, and I also have the confidence to know that I can walk into HR and pitch what I do, serve and get hired, consistently.
And I’m not lonely anymore. I have community, and that was one of the biggest things that I was looking for. 4PC is a community of extraordinary people where extraordinary is not extraordinary. It’s normal.”
“4PC and the public intensive introduced me to a nonlinear path to success and a way to view my world that I hadn’t seen prior. And then, during that intensive, I came up with my big, game-changing idea, and it has been my reason to get out of bed ever since. Being a part of 4PC is now allowing me to take that notion and begin to put it into motion.
I realized I needed to be somebody different to make that notion occur. First, I got to shed and cleanse all of the things in my corporate background that no longer worked for me. And it wasn’t until I was a part of this community that I realized how desperately I could use some new tools, and how easy it was to get them.
Before I joined, I personally interviewed 4PC members. And I knew that in 25 years of business, I would’ve never found those people to surround myself with on my own. I would never have a conversation with them in a café or at a conference. And I knew that my way of being needed to be blown up a bit, and stretched.”
“Life before 4PC felt rather limited. I was very much caught in the belief that I could only be successful or achieve in a certain way. I was holding onto partnerships that didn’t nurture me and were keeping me small.
Now, I feel much freer. I feel limitless. I have still my fears and my doubts and my limiting beliefs, but I know they don’t hold me back. They don’t scare me anymore.”
4PC and the exponential success project
Rich Litvin runs a leadership consultancy for world leaders, based in Los Angeles and London.
For years, he has been diving deeper and deeper into the qualities of high achievers that hold them back from what’s truly possible.
Rich has worked with extraordinary clients to help them create exponential success. His clients have included Olympic athletes, Presidential candidates, Hollywood film directors, Special Forces operatives, serial entrepreneurs and many of the world’s top coaches.
In 2014, he founded 4PC – The Four Percent Club. A group of 30 of the top 4% of leaders. He is also the founder of The High-Achieving Introvert Project, The Confident Woman’s Salon, and The Prosperous Coach Salon.
A member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, Rich is co-author of the widely acclaimed book, The Prosperous Coach. He is currently working on his second book: Exponential Success – The Loneliness of Leadership.
Rich’s mission is to mobilize $100Million for charity through his connections.
And when he is not working on his mission, he’s navigating a loving relationship with his wife Monique, who is a jazz-singer. And he’s a loving dad to his two beautiful little boys. An introvert at heart, Rich still gets nervous every time he walks into a party! | psychology |
https://cornellbookreview.com/2018/03/11/turtles-all-the-way-down-by-john-green/ | 2021-08-04T19:59:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154897.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20210804174229-20210804204229-00184.warc.gz | 0.973644 | 252 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__256207859 | en | Reviewed by Anne-Sophie Olsen
In his latest young adult novel, John Green has painted a brutal and unrelenting image of mental illness. Aza Holmes suffers from anxiety and intrusive thoughts that draw her into an ever-tightening spiral of self-absorption, and Green depicts in no sugar-coated terms how this affliction wears on both Aza herself and those around her. Though the narrative follows its characters through the triumphs and setbacks of a unusually adventuresome high school life, its primary concern is Aza’s mind. Green writes this personally and compellingly — vivid analogies and descriptions pull the reader into a mind and body that are constantly under strain. Green sets out to give Aza the opportunity to find her sense of self and insofar as he allows her to realize that there is more to life than her own preoccupations, he succeeds. In this respect the novel certainly has merit, despite its failure (which is arguably secondary) to ultimately break free of the self-perpetuating and self-focused spiral which is the detriment of those with mental illness. As a picture of mental illness, it is visceral and sympathetic. As an attempt to offer a picture of realistic hope, it is a good start. | psychology |
https://dolytoys.gr/?Page=en/BestChoice | 2023-03-26T02:52:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945381.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326013652-20230326043652-00105.warc.gz | 0.966163 | 354 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__278392597 | en | Playing is one of the most important activities contributing to child's even development, not only the intellectual and emotional one but also the physical one. While playing, the child reacts freely, discovers the world, explores the environment and adapts to it, develops its thinking, sharpens its judgment, gains self-esteem, learns how to face the problems, to coexist in a team, to create personal relationships, to negotiate, to have the courage of its convictions and to express its emotions. Playing excites children's imagination and of course, it pleases them!
For the above reasons, great weight should be laid on the choice of a toy. As we all know, children get excited with almost all kind of toys, and therefore they choose them on impulse, usually being carried away by the commercials’ brain storming. So, parents should undertake the indisputably difficult task of exhorting and discreetly guide children to opt for toys that contribute to their creative expression, help the expansion of their imagination and their skills as well as their intellectual and physical exercise and which of course are, at the same time, perfectly safe.
When choosing a toy, it is important to remember that 90% of the playing should derive from the child itself and only 10% from the toy. Besides, you must not oppress children's instinctive curiosity and inclination to experimentation. Allow them to transform their toys as they wish. It constitutes a way of learning how to take initiatives, while at the same time, their curiosity is being satisfied. Finally, you should not separate toys to those for boys and those for girls. Let the kids express themselves freely, without compelling them to life style models and obsolete moulds that limit their imagination and creativity. | psychology |
https://sacredpathtotheheart.com/trauma-informed-healing | 2024-04-22T11:38:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818293.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422113340-20240422143340-00273.warc.gz | 0.945577 | 318 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__200292776 | en | Did you know that you store unprocessed trauma in your body?
In other words it is a stagnant energy that blocks our natural life force and therefore results often in bad habits, negative beliefs and even mental and physical disease.
Unfortunately, in our childhood we never learned how to process negative emotions as we got told "not to cry" or "to be good and not angry".
Or the situation was so overwhelming that it was easier to bury our feelings.
Instead of simply feeling these feelings it was "safer" to suppress them or act like we are fine.
We didn´t have the right information to know how to handle and release them.
The fact is our body is so intelligent that it stores these suppressed emotions until we finally feel them and let them go.
And that can be years later.
But how do we do this❓
I use certain techniques, yoga postures, somatic exercises and deep meditations in order to open the door to our "shadows", bring them to the surface and then feel them with acceptance, empathy and self-love.
I´m here to guide you through this process and offer you a safe space to let go and feel secure in your own body.
I create special trauma informed yoga classes with the goal to help you process unreleased trauma, so you can live a free, more joyful and healthy life.
I also offer this service as a customized trauma session one to one.
Feel free to reach out for any questions.
I´m here for you <3 | psychology |
https://www.melbgerigroup.com.au/2019/04/24/does-my-parent-have-dementia/ | 2024-04-21T01:55:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817699.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421005612-20240421035612-00139.warc.gz | 0.922612 | 240 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__46232329 | en | It is normal to forget things from time to time. We have all forgotten where we have parked our car. However, forgetting how to use the telephone, or find your way home are probably signs of a more serious memory problem, such as mild cognitive impairment, dementia or the early stages of Alzheimer’s.
Serious memory problems such as dementia affect your elderly parent’s ability to carry out everyday life activities such as driving a car shopping or handling money. Signs of dementia or other serious memory problems may include:
- Forgetfulness and Short-Term Memory Loss
- Lack of Concentration and Increased Confusion
- Losing Things
- Difficulty Doing Familiar Tasks
- Language and Speaking Problems
- Problems with Simple Math
- Poor Judgment
- Personality Changes and Mood Swings
- Changes in Grooming and Personal Hygiene
- Withdrawing from Friends and Family
If you notice any of these signs and think someone you love may have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, we can assist. Early diagnosis is crucial for ruling out curable conditions that can mimic dementia, devising care and treatment strategies, and planning for the future. | psychology |
http://www.clrtrust.com/liberty/category/divided-we-fall | 2018-06-19T17:39:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863109.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619173519-20180619193519-00516.warc.gz | 0.972793 | 677 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__229473656 | en | United We Stand, Divided We Fall
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) was a prominent Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler and spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps.
This quote couldn’t be more relevant today.
We, humans, are divided by religion, race, sexual preference, political status, financial status that we fail to see each other as equals. We are taught segregation from birth, by our families, society, friends, marketing etc. We are taught to be selfish, judgmental and that our beliefs hold more validity then someone else’s. What if we took the time to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes? We are all people striving for the same things out of life. To be happy, respected and loved.
How different would the world be if we stopped trying to walk over people to get ahead and tried to help those in need along the way? There are moments in all of our lives when we are down, whether it is physically, mentally or emotionally, and we need someone to help us. So why do we look down at others who are not where we are? Why do we not offer that helping hand to a stranger is who down for the moment?
I have heard many people say “I’m only one person, what can I do.” They decide to walk with their heads down and act like they don’t know what is going on. They act like they do not see the world getting worse and worse. Or if they do they simply say “what you gonna do? It’s not like I can change the world.” This is the mentality that has allowed the world to get into the shape it is now. Where we choose war over peace, where it is easier to lie then to tell the truth, where we are edified with sex and drugs instead of meaningful edified relationships.
It only takes one to stand up and have the masses listen. Why do we think so little of ourselves to be that one? Martin Luther, Rosa Parks, Jesus, Nelson Mandela and Ghandi, were just one and they caused history changing movements. Their actions caused the masses to wake up and see that the time for change was among them.
New York has a slogan for antiterrorism “If you see something, say something” Although I believe this is a marketing tactic for us to snitch on our neighbor I do believe that if we put the words into action and spoke up for what is fair just and right we would no longer be divided but instead we would be united as the masses and we together we would be the change the world so desperately needs.
If we don’t united and speak up for those without a voice when they come, who will speak up for you? | psychology |
https://www.wyndhamvalehealthcare.com.au/psychologist.php | 2023-12-10T10:36:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101779.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210092457-20231210122457-00050.warc.gz | 0.956513 | 232 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__34181966 | en | Physocologist in Wyndhamvale, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing
Ebony is a Registered Psychologist who employs a warm and genuine approach in her person-centered practice. She is dedicated to creating a safe, empowering and non-judgmental environment, to allow clients to explore the challenges that may present in their lives. She is committed to working with clients to develop self-awareness; to understand the complexities of their difficulties, and appreciate their unique strengths and resources. Ebony aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on these strengths and helping clients move towards living a full and meaningful life.
Ebony has gained experience working across the lifespan in primary and secondary schools, government employment agencies, with NDIS providers and in private practice.
Ebony understands that everyone is unique and requires a tailored approach to achieve their therapeutic goals. In order to best support her clients individual needs, Ebony draws on a range of evidence-based interventions, including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapies (SFBT). | psychology |
http://www.hishopemission.org/rustys-story | 2019-09-15T07:58:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514570830.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190915072355-20190915094355-00489.warc.gz | 0.984163 | 560 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__100539173 | en | My heroin addiction brought me to a place I never thought I would be. I stole from my family and friends to get heroin. The shame and guilt of my terrible decisions weighed on me day and night and the only way I knew how to make myself feel better was by staying high. My family continued to tell me I was going to end up dead or in prison but I was so detached from reality that I thought I would never be that person. However, I found out one night that I was quickly becoming the person I never thought I would be. At around 3a.m. I was driving while intoxicated and got pulled over by the police. I found out quickly that my family was right, my life was spinning out of control and my addiction was too much for me to handle alone. As a result, at the age of 21 I checked myself into the hospital to go through detox and shortly after went to get long term help at a place called Teen Challenge. I walked into Teen Challenge and instantly noticed the men in the program were full of joy and had a sense of purpose that I wanted. So I chose to stick around Teen Challenge for a year and slowly learned how to live again. I went into Teen Challenge as a hopeless dope addict, but I left Teen Challenge as a dopeless hope addict. I learned how to have a relationship with the Creator of the universe while I was at Teen Challenge. My Creator told me that I am forgiven and redeemed, I chose to believe Him. God also reminded me that I have a future and a hope in Him. It has been seventeen years since I walked through the doors of Teen Challenge and I can truly say that God has continuously been faithful. He has given me an awesome family, friends, job, and mission. I graduated from college with a bachelor’s in Missions and Biblical Studies. I am happily married to the love of my life Korinne and we have three amazing children. Korinne is a principal in the local school system. Our youngest child Josiah is running around the house acting like I wild man. Our middle child Zada is a beautiful princess always letting her daddy sweep her off her feet. Our oldest child Kellen is smart like his momma and plays sports like his daddy. I am currently a Realtor, serving at Teen Challenge Cincinnati, and the Executive Director of His Hope Teen Challenge. His Hope Teen Challenge is determined to offer hope to individuals struggling with addiction. My life is full of hope today because of God using Teen Challenge to transform me from the inside out. Therefore, I am determined to see a place like Teen Challenge be available for people struggling with addiction in the Miami Valley. I thank God for continually giving me the strength to live out his mission in His world! | psychology |
https://radiosummerhallarts.com/2020/08/15/back-to-school-videos-from-puppet-animation-scotland/ | 2023-05-30T14:17:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224645810.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530131531-20230530161531-00362.warc.gz | 0.97646 | 279 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__19504080 | en | When the shops put Back to School signs in their windows, at a date that can seem way too early, it has always been a reminder that the long summer days of the holidays really did have an end in sight.
After an imposed period away from school for reasons that few of us could have imagined, there are more things to be concerned about than just a having few fewer long lies or whether your old school uniform still fits. New anxieties about going back to school could prevail, and with this in mind Puppet Animation Scotland has collaborated with school teachers, child psychologists and the lead puppeteer on their Emotional Resilience programme, Ailie Finlay. Together they have created four short videos focused on giving children the peace of mind they need to enjoy being back at school again and make children’s transition back to school as enjoyable as it can be at this challenging time.
Ailie and her puppet, Little Mouse, teach children easy to remember rhymes they can say to themselves to give them comfort if they feel worried or anxious. Each of the videos focuses on a different topic and includes an easy to remember rhyme for children and their adults to learn. The videos can be shown in class and circulated on social media.
The videos are all subtitled and can be found on the Puppet Animation Scotland website and on their YouTube channel. | psychology |
https://www.independentfuneralservices.com/obituaries/elizabeth-nelson | 2023-12-01T09:37:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00220.warc.gz | 0.978767 | 513 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__29627233 | en | Elizabeth Hope Nelson was born November 13, 2001 and left us April 13, 2020.
She added so much color to this world with her beautiful, feisty, resilient, untamed soul. She felt love as deeply as she felt pain and had a legendary stubbornness. During the last few months of her life, she started going by her middle name, Hope.
So many people loved her. Her friends talked about how passionate Hope was in encouraging them and trying to help them believe in themselves. She was quick to get fierce in defending anyone who needed an ally. She was fired up about her passion to be a mental health advocate and help others. Sometimes she felt that words weren’t enough and had a talent for expressing her feelings through art.
Elizabeth Hope was a senior at Horizonte in Salt Lake City.
She had a great passion for animals. When she was three she could catch any chicken - just grab their tail and pull them in. Then carry them like a baby, and perhaps put lipstick on their beak. She loved her dog Dakota, who patiently wore multiple hair bows and girls’ swimsuits, ballerina skirts, and various other costumes. She loved horses most of all and was quite the horse whisperer. She loved participating in the Cache Valley Horse 4H program with her best horse, Myra, Miss Carol Hancock. Elizabeth Hope volunteered at the humane society and also at Heart Ranch in Hawaii. She wanted to be a vet or a vet tech.
She is survived by her adoptive parents, Glen Nelson and Maya Kimberly Collinwood and her birth mom, Maria Estela Bedolla; her brothers, Bradley Nelson (Becca, Isaac, and Kade), Gideon Kai (Dawni and Trinity), Carlos Bedolla, Jase Barnes (Brindley and new little Kaizlynn Elizabeth), Angel, and Eulogio; and her sisters, McKenna Nelson, Joanna Faith Nelson Collinwood Raedon and Rachel Charity Nelson.
Elizabeth Hope lived in Cache Valley, Utah; Big Island, Hawaii; and most recently in Salt Lake City.
Life is precious and inherently difficult. Many wonderful family members, friends, teachers, therapists, and so many others tried to help Hope. Suicide creates waves of feelings and thoughts but ultimately, we are immensely grateful for the time we had with Elizabeth Hope and feel an increase of love for each other and for the experiences of life.
A private memorial was held April 20, 2020 due to social restrictions at the time. | psychology |
https://takeondigi.umwblogs.org/2016/07/06/kelli-connell/ | 2020-07-07T03:41:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655891640.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20200707013816-20200707043816-00451.warc.gz | 0.949531 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__191791004 | en | Kelli Connell is a great artist that uses pictures to pose the question of gender roles. She uses one model to create a “couple.” She then puts them in multiple situations that a couple goes through, whether it be lounging in chairs or folding sheets together. Connell creates these works through adobe photoshop. These pictures not only represent gender roles, but also the struggle between the rational and irrational self. Connell states, “The importance of these images lies in the representation of interior dilemmas portrayed as an external object – a photograph.”
When I first looked at Kelli Connell’s work I didn’t really understand the point. But after reading about them and how they were meant to be interpreted, it opened my eyes. It puts a visualization to the struggles a person can go through on the inside. Put into the perspective of a relationship, and the ups and downs are shown. It’s truly a perfect example of art because after you’re done looking at it, you’re still thinking and questioning things. | psychology |
https://www.carolyanpsychology.com/post/the-new-digital-age-of-mental-health-psychotherapy | 2023-11-29T08:22:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100057.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129073519-20231129103519-00678.warc.gz | 0.955684 | 1,518 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__115111386 | en | Updated: Feb 17, 2022
The New Digital Age of Mental Health & Psychotherapy
Author: Carol Yan
The digital world, and the Internet as a whole, has had a significant impact on almost all aspects of our lives, including the field of psychotherapy. This has fast become an area in which the influence of the Internet is growing rapidly. (Amichai-Hamburger et al., 2014)
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, online psychotherapy has become the go-to choice for many people for a variety of reasons. However, this has also brought about discussions and debates regarding the benefits, limitations and ethical points regarding this platform for psychotherapy, compared to more traditional face-to-face sessions.
What is online psychotherapy?
Dadd (2020) explains that the ever-growing term of Online Psychotherapy (or commonly known as Teletherapy or E-Therapy) is the use of an online medium to provide psychotherapy. In essence, it applies the same psychological principles as face-to-face therapy within an online format. Basically, it is psychotherapy from the convenience and safety of your home.
In contrast to in-person therapy, online therapy allows you to connect with a registered therapist or counselor using any device that has an internet connection, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
There are many reasons people opt for online therapy over in-person therapy. Online Therapy may be just as effective, depending on the context of the client and their presenting complaint. Research shows that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for various mental health conditions.
Luo, Sanger, Singhal, et al. (2020) found online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to be just as effective as in-person therapy in treating moderate depression. Another review by Andrews, Basu, Cuijpers , et al. (2018) found that online CBT was equally effective as a face-to-face treatment for panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Online therapy is even shown to be effective in reducing problem gambling behaviors according to van der Maas, Shi, Elton-Marshall, et al. (2019).
This could also be the case for brain-based techniques such as Brainspotting, EMDR and BWRT, however there seems to be a gap here in this literature.
According to our personal experiences in working online using these techniques, having had experience in both settings - it seems to be as effective as in-person sessions, however further exploration into this specific field is required.
Online therapy also provides the opportunity for access to mental health treatment to people in rural or remote areas. Those who live in rural areas simply might not have access to any other form of mental health treatment because there are few or no mental health practices in their area.
Having to drive long distances and take significant time out of a busy schedule to seek in-person therapy can be a challenge for people who are seeking professional assistance.
If one has reliable internet access, online therapy gives relatively quick and easy access to treatment that might not have been readily available otherwise.
For instance, within the South African context this means that people living in remote areas or places, where there is usually no easy access to psychotherapy, can have access to psychotherapy through means of teletherapy.
It also provides a space for continuity as it assists clients who are already in a therapeutic process and do not want this process to stall when they travel for business or other reasons. (Ernst, 2017)
In addition, people who are unable to leave their home for various reasons, such as physical or mental illness, may find online therapy a useful alternative to traditional in-person space. We can see this being the case during the Covid pandemic where people who were unable to leave their home for various reasons, including one being a health risk - those who fell within the high risk category themselves or having a family member in this category. The online therapy platform was still able to provide a safe space to be held and supported.
Online therapy also provides accessibility to individuals who are disabled or housebound. Mobility can be a big challenge when it comes to accessing mental healthcare. A therapist practicing at their own home space, for example, may not be able to set up to accommodate clients of all abilities.
Baumel (2015) also mentioned that the internet has had a significant impact on mental health treatment and making it more approachable.
Online access makes it easier to overcome the stigma that has historically been attached to mental health issues. Teletherapy can be an important tool to help people learn more about mental health in a space where they feel comfortable, as all they need is a stable internet connection.
Even if someone feels like their mental well-being is strong or they feel in-control, online therapy can also provide a safe space to explore and be curious and simply experience this space, thus adding to their toolbox and becoming ‘psychologically stronger’ or ‘mentally fit’.
As much as we have discussed the benefits of Online Therapy, we must also note and discuss the limitations. E-therapy can be useful for a variety of situations, but not when it comes to people that require close and direct treatment or in-person intervention. (Christensen, Batterham, Calear, 2014)
Being mental health practitioners, we must also be aware of our limitations as psychotherapists when it comes to the online space and how effective or ineffective this space can be for each unique client.
For example, during crisis situations. Since online therapists are distant from the client, it can be difficult for them to respond quickly and effectively when a crisis happens. This needs to be kept in mind when working as an Online Therapist.
If a client is experiencing suicidal thoughts or has suffered a personal tragedy, it can be difficult or even impossible for the therapist to provide direct assistance. The online space may also not be appropriate for psychiatric cases.
Often, in cases of severe or complex symptoms, online therapy may not be recommended unless other in-person therapies or treatments are also involved in the holistic plan. In these ways, the scope of online therapy is limited.
In saying this, the very first session within the Online Psychotherapy space should also be used to evaluate whether the online platform would be the best option for the client sitting in front of you.
Another point that has been up for discussion is that Online Therapy eliminates geographic restraints, making the enforcement of legal and ethical codes difficult. Therapists can consult with clients from anywhere in the world, and many countries and states have different licensing or registration requirements and treatment guidelines.
In some cases, governing body guidelines are outdated and do not accurately reflect the infinite developments in technology as well as the need for online therapy which has increased significantly over the last couple of years. (Ernst, 2017)
This is still an ongoing discussion and debate in our profession. What are your thoughts on this as a mental healthcare professional?
To end off on this note - as it is with everything in the field of Psychology - it is always important to keep and trust our clinical judgement for each client we come across, be conscious of our limitations with what the online space can provide, and refer as and when needed for in-person sessions depending on each unique context and presenting complaint. | psychology |
https://ni-chaplains.online/2020/11/08/reflection-anna-byrne-dc-75/ | 2020-11-23T15:51:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141163411.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20201123153826-20201123183826-00099.warc.gz | 0.821227 | 169 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__60468580 | en | Reflection – Anna Byrne DC
Loving Either Way
“Stop judging by external standards, and judge by true standards.” John 7:24
God, you love me whether I am skinny or large, tall or short.
Help me to love others who are different from me.
You love me whether I am happy or sad.
Help me to love others who are mean or angry.
You love me whether I am successful or a non-achiever.
Help me to love others when they seem silly or don’t make sense.
You love me whether I win or lose.
Help me love others who compete against me.
You love me no matter what.
Help me to not judge others and to love others they way you do.
Amen. John 7:24 | psychology |
https://rhrinternational.com/profiles/mandi-macdonald/ | 2023-06-07T15:45:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653930.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607143116-20230607173116-00227.warc.gz | 0.963312 | 404 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__299204606 | en | Mandi MacDonald Leveraging empathetic listening skills, open-mindedness, and positive assumptions, she is known for her ability to easily build strong rapport with clients, cultivating an environment of genuine trust and connection.
Mandi MacDonald is a partner at RHR International. She specializes in enhancing leadership capabilities at the executive and C-suite levels and in building effective, high-performing teams. She partners with clients across a broad range of industries, including retail, medical technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services.
As a trusted coach and advisor, Mandi empowers leaders across the globe to leverage their strengths and opportunities for growth to drive maximum impact across their organizations. Facilitating coaching engagements, assessments, and leadership-development programs for both teams and individuals, Mandi consistently steers clients through the process of growth and development, enabling them to hit critical turning points in their careers and successfully fulfill their professional aspirations.
In all of her engagements, Mandi is motivated by her ability to support and educate leaders, making a meaningful difference for their teams, organizations, and professional lives. Leveraging empathetic listening skills, open-mindedness, and positive assumptions, she is known for her ability to easily build strong rapport with clients, cultivating an environment of genuine trust and connection. As a result, she’s able to foster maximum impact as she supports her clients to navigate both their strengths and challenges.
Prior to joining RHR, Mandi served as a senior consultant at a Calgary consulting firm, honing her skills in succession, coaching, and assessment work. She is an associate certified coach through the International Coaching Federation. Mandi earned a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Saint Mary’s University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with honours from Dalhousie University.
Outside of work, Mandi enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys exploring the outdoors, staying active, and traveling the world whenever possible. | psychology |
http://5strong.blogspot.com/2011/12/18th-bday-letter.html | 2018-03-24T02:02:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257649627.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20180324015136-20180324035136-00048.warc.gz | 0.963925 | 875 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__172549119 | en | Dear Son, (I wrote this for both of you - I mean every word to each of you)
Today is your 18th birthday. It’s such a cliché to say that I can hardly believe it and that time has gone by so quickly, but it’s the truth. I feel tremendous ambivalence on this day, and it is not just the poignancy of a parent watching the maturation of a child and the accelerating passage of time and disbelieving that it could happen so quickly. How could you get to be so big, so independent, so capable, so complex, so funny, so far away? How could eighteen years have elapsed since that astonishing, magical moment that our eyes locked and I saw all that you had ever been and all that you were to become. You were disconcertingly serious, unconditionally present and absolutely real, and I have loved you completely ever since.
Like any first child (children), you were the culmination of such vast trepidations and expectations, the repository of such ineffable hope, the focus of so much concern and love. What I’m feeling as I anticipate your transition to adulthood (whatever that might mean!) is beyond my ability to express with words. In thinking about how well or how badly your father and I have prepared you for the world, I find that I am completely unprepared for how much more perilous and awful it feels to send you into the unknown. There are so many more things I want to teach you, to tell you, to show you.
You are still so young and you’re at a wonderful stage of life, with so many wonderful stages of life still to come, but they are not without their costs and perils. I want you to know that no matter what situation life may bring you, I will be there to see you through, if not in person, then in your heart. There are, and will be more, days that you don’t have the right answers, or any answers at all. You will find cruelty and suffering in your journey through life … but don’t let that close you to new things. Don’t retreat from life, don’t hide or wall yourself off. Be open to new things, new experiences and to new people. If you close your heart to new people, you’ll avoid pain … but you will also lose out on experiencing some incredible people, who will be there during the toughest times of your life and create some of the best times of your life.
Always take responsibility for your actions, good and bad. If you can’t change something, change the way you think about it. You will fail many times but if you allow that to stop you from trying, you will miss out on the amazing feeling of success once you reach new heights with your accomplishments. Failure is a stepping stone to success. You are growing stronger in wisdom with each passing year. Don’t ever use CAN’T as an excuse, ALWAYS TRY. Remember a mistake is not a failure unless you let it keep you down.
You will meet many people who will try to outdo you. Remember, life isn’t a competition. It’s a journey. If you spend that journey always trying to impress others, to outdo others, you’re wasting your journey. Instead, learn to enjoy the journey. Make it a journey of happiness, of constant learning, of continual improvement and above all, of love.
Remember to be kind to others even when you feel they might not deserve it. Let others see the real you from the inside. It’s ok to show your true feeling. Share your amazing spirit with others.
Most of all, love yourself. While others may criticize you, learn not to be so hard on yourself, to think that you’re anything less than the wonderful, sensitive, funny, strong, loyal, multifaceted, intuitive young man that I am so profoundly proud to call my son.
Finally, know that I love you and always will. You are starting out on a weird, scary, daunting, but ultimately incredibly wonderful journey, and I will be there for you when I can.
With all my love | psychology |
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We care about the needs of the whole person, including: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial. | psychology |
https://mjhodgeart.co.uk/blogs/in-print-online/three-little-words-project-breath-nurture-and-dream | 2022-07-06T20:38:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104676086.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220706182237-20220706212237-00464.warc.gz | 0.950016 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__262701579 | en | Last month the London Professional Artists group of which I am a member asked me to share the 'Three Little Words' which inspire me on Instagram.
My words are Breathe, Nurture and Dream.
These words are how I remind myself to focus on the important things in my life as I balance my health (mental and physical), family caring responsibilities and creative practice.
It's a juggling act we all struggle with from time to time, sometimes in a downward spiral of stress and anxiety. My words then are my battle cry to the challenges that might otherwise overwhelm me - a reminder to treat myself gently, to treat others with kindness and to treasure those insubstantial thoughts which make me unique and offer respite from the 'real world' when it all becomes too much. | psychology |
https://arcofjusticeusa.org/2020/04/a-most-inspiring-moment/ | 2023-06-03T04:15:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649105.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603032950-20230603062950-00015.warc.gz | 0.976705 | 664 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__144718872 | en | (Excerpt take from my Journal 9/10/2019, one day prior to Will’s last day in uniform.)
Today was one of those days I will look back on for years to come, knowing that it will mark me forever. As I sat and listened to a series of speakers, all gathered for one purpose, I began to understand a new part of my identity to which I had yet to ascribe words. I heard a phrase used over and over. “Military Caregiver.”
Each time it hit me like a wave and sank in at a deeper level. The words began to resonate in parts of me I’ve unintentionally kept hidden over the last several years.
I’ve had a sneaking suspicion of late that I was disconnecting from life and loved ones, but didn’t know why or how to change that. I realize now it was because I didn’t quite understand this part of me, and didn’t know how to relate it to others. As this new (to me) phrase continued to be spoken from stage, it had sort of chain reaction in my heart.
It was as if the very life I’d been living was suddenly being brought into the light, validated, explained, and even honored. It was moving to say the least.
And it caught me completely off guard. Right there in that seat, with silent tears streaming down my face, I realized there’s a name for what I’ve been doing in varying capacities these last several years – I AM A “MILITARY CAREGIVER.”
Phew. There it is. Now what does that mean?
If you’d asked me a week ago, I might have attempted a good guess, but I would not know how to explain it in the way I do now. I would not have had the words to describe the community of people that function in this capacity, and while all our stories are different, so many of our challenges are the same.
Today was freeing, unifying, and empowering.
I am still processing what it means to have discovered all this. It’s like I walked into a room feeling isolated (as if I was “the only one”), and walked out having learned there is a nationwide “club” to which I already know the secret handshake.
The best part about today is the realization that I don’t have to wade into tomorrow’s unknown waters alone. I caught a glimpse of the community of fellow Military Caregivers that is waiting with open arms to make this transition easier.
It’s true. As of posting this, I am 7 months into this life – changing revelation, and I have found a community of fellow military caregivers that brings me real-life encouragement on my darkest days.
If you are feeling alone in your journey as a caregiver, please contact me and let’s see how we can get you connected. Like I said, there’s a nationwide community and you probably already know the secret handshake, you just need to directions to the clubhouse, my friend.
Fight in the Shade, | psychology |
https://www.mindandwellbeing.com/our-team | 2019-09-22T10:09:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575484.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20190922094320-20190922120320-00183.warc.gz | 0.920707 | 710 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__201707259 | en | Our Sunshine Coast Clinical Psychology Team are highly trained in the field of psychological therapy. We provide counselling to adults, family members and their children from fourteen years of age. We help with managing issues related to depression, anxiety and stress in a caring setting.
Our Sunshine Coast Psychologists possess a range of clinical experience. We are committed to ongoing therapeutic clinical training in areas such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
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Marcella has worked in private practice for over seven years and has being registered with the Psychology Board of Australia since 2008. She previously worked abroad in the UK, Canada and Australia with children and families acquiring eleven years experience as a Social Worker prior to registering as a Psychologist in Queensland. Altogether she has worked for over twenty years with a variety of individuals across a broad range of settings. Upon completion of her Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2010, Marcella received the Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence from the University of the Sunshine Coast, awarded to individuals who have achieved outstanding results and have shown a strong commitment to their studies and the area of Psychology.
Marcella has a particular interest in: Emotional Growth and Development | Self Esteem | Anxiety | Panic Attacks | Trauma | Social Anxiety | Assertiveness |Dependency | Binge Eating | Teens | Indigenous | Women
Her Clinical training is in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is currently training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). A complete list of her training and experience can be found on her Linkedin profile.
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http://psychodynamiccanada.org/therapists/59-deborah-britzman | 2017-09-19T17:09:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818685912.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20170919164651-20170919184651-00401.warc.gz | 0.900368 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__65454336 | en | Deborah BritzmanPsychoanalyst and Distingiushed Research Professor
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I offer both psycho-dynamic therapy and psychoanalytic treatment.
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Let’s suppose we are taking a stroll through the congested streets of a city centre. Perhaps we don’t notice, but we are always “bombarded” by sounds: honking horns, chattering and shouting, the trilling of mobile phones, music blaring at full volume from clothes shops. But, in spite of all this din, we are always able to pick out the voice of a friend calling us from the other side of the road. How? It is thanks to our brains which can isolate the sound waves that hold most interest for us. Elyse S. Sussman, Director of the Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine, has studied this complex neural mechanism for many years.
How do we manage to untangle the mass of sound that surrounds us?
In actual fact we listen more with our mind than with our ears. What is at stake is the need to give meaning to what we perceive. Everything comes from the vibration of the eardrums that are converted into electrical impulses and sent to our brain. At that point two levels come into play: an automatic system that catalogues these stimuli according to physical characteristics (frequency, spatial location intensity and timbre), and an attentive system which selects the sounds with the aim of transforming them into something that has meaning. This means we can understand whether there are two or three cars in the street, if one of them needs its brakes fixing, or whether there is wind coming from far away. No computer is able to equal the results of such a complex mechanism.
Attention seems to be fundamental …
It is attention that enables us to interpret this input which would otherwise remain a senseless sequence of sounds. For example, it allows us to resolve perceptive doubts deriving from ambiguous signals or sounds distorted by loud background noise. Attention even allows us to drag up sounds from our memory that we think we have never heard. How many times, when we are concentrating on something, our partner might ask us a question: initially we are caught on the hop and are unable to respond. A few seconds later (up to a maximum of 30) we remember what he or she asked us.
But not all sounds are the same. Why is it easier to distinguish two human voices than two musical instruments?
In an orchestra, each instrument contributes to the overall melody and harmony by playing its notes in sequence within a broad range of tonal frequencies. There are multiple parallel melodies which combine to form a harmonious result, thanks to the composer. This is why it is hard to distinguish two instruments. Human voices, however, don’t usually overlap so well in terms of harmony or rhythm. I should also mention that for human beings, words and speech have a very special meaning: this is why we are always very good at intercepting them.
We’ve talked about sounds. But how is silence interpreted?
Silence is part of the structure of sound, and at cortical level it is codified like a violation of the rhythm of a sequence. It is often forgotten by those who study how sound is processed, but it gives us important information about how the elements of sound are linked: just think of the sound of footsteps or the words in a sentence!
Noise pollution is on the increase. What are the consequences?
Cochlear mechanisms are built to handle constant stimulation. We can close our eyes to rest from visual stimulation, but we can’t “close” our ears. Unfortunately, Nature didn’t factor in those invasive technologies like mp3 readers. The risk for young people playing these things at high volumes all day is that they could have impaired hearing.
And in the most serious cases?
Those with hearing problems usually have trouble isolating individual sounds from the context, like a group of voices in a crowded restaurant. Of course, there can be various reasons for this: some of the damage is physiological and has to do with peripheral mechanisms like the middle or inner ear; others are real cognitive disorders related to serious illnesses like dyslexia, autism or schizophrenia.
You also study the way in which children perceive sound. Why are young children so good at learning sounds they have never heard before?
Every child is born with the innate ability to learn any language, and this is easy to see in the case of children whose parents speak different languages. Despite this, during the first few years of life, our neural systems adapt according to our interactions with our environment. This is why, when we try to learn another language in adulthood, we realise that things aren’t that simple. It is as if our brain was “optimised” for our native language. After a certain age, it becomes impossible to learn a foreign language without losing your original accent. There are also certain sounds that remain particularly obstinate: for example a native Japanese speaker tends to mix up the /l/ and /r/ sounds.
Interview by Mauro Scanu | psychology |
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Don’t Just Dive Into Action: Stop to Think First
July 9, 2018
By Bradley R. Staats
The Wall Street Journal — As we’ve seen in recent weeks, some of the most dramatic moments of the World Cup are the penalty kicks, when the outcome of an entire match can rest on a showdown between the shooter and the goalie. In a penalty kick, the ball is placed 11 meters from the goal line and centered on the goal. The goalie must stay on the line but may move left or right before the ball is kicked.
Surprisingly, however, the goalie’s best strategy may be not to move at all. In a 2007 study published in the Journal of Economic Psychology, Michael Bar-Eli [and Ofer Azar] of Israel’s Ben-Gurion University and colleagues examined almost 300 penalty kicks taken against goalies in professional competitions. They found that goalies jump to the left 49.3% of the time, to the right 44.4% of the time and stay in the center only 6.3% of the time. Kicks, however, go to the left, right or center 32.2%, 28.7% and 39.2% of the time, respectively. This means that goalies are much more likely to stop a kick if they just stay put.
So why don’t they? The answer is simple, and it has implications for all kinds of work, including jobs far from the soccer pitch. The problem is that we have an action bias: We would rather be seen doing something than doing nothing. When the going gets tough, the tough get going, right? This idea is so deeply ingrained that we are afraid to give the appearance of doing nothing, even when it is the best strategy.
Worse, the need to be always “on” seriously hampers the most important work of all: learning. I’d go so far as to say that we live and work today in a learning economy. We can’t just be knowledge workers; we must also be learning workers. And learning requires recharging and reflection, not constant action.
The poster child for this idea is Thomas J. Watson Sr., the longtime CEO of IBM, who built the company into a major global organization. The story goes that in 1911, when Watson was in a meeting with sales managers at National Cash Register, he became frustrated by the lack of good ideas among the attendees. “The trouble with every one of us is that we don’t think enough,” he declared. “Knowledge is the result of thought, and thought is the keynote of success in this business or any business.”
The case for contemplation is powerful, yet most of us don’t include practicing reflection and relaxation in our professional tool kit. Why? One big reason is that we are often rewarded simply for the appearance of activity. A 2010 study by Daniel Cable and Kimberly Elsbach, published in the journal Human Relations, focused on passive “face time”—that is, simply being observed in the workplace, not actually doing any work. In a series of interviews and experiments, the researchers found that a worker who is seen to be at work early or late is more likely to be described as “committed” and “dedicated.”
Certainly, many of us consider working constantly to be a measure of status. In a 2016 study, Silvia Bellezza of Columbia Business School and colleagues conducted experiments in which they found that signaling busyness—for example, by shopping with an online grocery service rather than at an actual store, or by wearing a wireless Bluetooth headset rather than a pair of corded headphones—gave people higher status in the judgment of American observers.
But the conventional wisdom about busyness is wrong. In a 2015 study in the Harvard Business Review, Erin Reid of McMaster University studied overwork in consultants to see how it affected performance. She found that although managers penalized employees who admitted putting in less time at work, the managers could not tell the difference between those who really worked long hours and those who only said they did. She also found no difference in performance between those who worked more hours and those who worked fewer. So if overwork brings no real benefits, why are we so reluctant to pause for thinking and learning?
One reason is fear of regret. In the soccer study, researchers asked a sample of professional goalies about their strategy for penalty kicks. The majority responded that they preferred to dive left or right rather than stay in the center of the goal. When asked why, the goalies most often said that they would regret allowing a goal more if they stayed in the center than if they dived. In other words, they wanted to be seen to be doing something, even if that something was wrong.
When we sit at our desks and debate whether to take a short walk or to brainstorm for five minutes on the problem at hand, we may think that the time spent not acting is wasted. But we need sufficient time to rejuvenate during the workday, between workdays and on vacations if we are to be able to learn successfully. Busyness by itself doesn’t lead to learning.
This lesson was driven home to me many years ago, during a meeting with my mentor, the late Harvard Business School professor David Upton. I was rushing through my to-do list, trying to share everything I was working on. I have a tendency to talk fast when I get nervous, and that day I was flying a mile a minute. When I took a rare breath, Dave held up a hand to get me to pause. He waited a couple of seconds, looked me in the eye and gave me one of the best pieces of advice I have ever received: “Brad, don’t avoid thinking by being busy.”
So fight the urge to act for its own sake, and recognize that when the going gets tough, the tough take time to stop and think.
This essay is adapted from Mr. Staats’s new book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself and Thrive, published by Harvard Business Review Press. He is a professor of operations at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. | psychology |
https://neko-chan-incense.myshopify.com/collections/indian-incense/products/precious-lavender-6-hex-tubes-of-20-sticks-each | 2024-04-14T18:01:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816893.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414161724-20240414191724-00081.warc.gz | 0.963009 | 402 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__105645189 | en | Precious Lavender, 6 Hex Tubes of 20 sticks each
Precious Lavender Incense Sticks - approximately 20 8 inch sticks in hexagonal tube.
Lavender, soother of the mind, has long been known for it's calming, soothing scent. Lavender can be burned for yoga or meditation purposes. As lavender has a relaxing effect, people who feel stressed can light some sticks in order to calm their mind. With its healing properties, lavender will hasten mental healing, allowing the person who burns it to regain peace of mind. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center: Lavender's name comes from the Latin root lavare, which means "to wash." Lavender may have earned this name because it was frequently used in baths to help purify the body and spirit. However, this herb has also been used as a remedy for a range of ailments from insomnia and anxiety to depression and fatigue. Research has confirmed that lavender produces slight calming, soothing, and sedative effects when its scent is inhaled. Traditionally, pillows were filled with lavender flowers to help restless people fall sleep. Scientific evidence suggests that aromatherapy with lavender may slow the activity of the nervous system, improve sleep quality, promote relaxation, and lift mood in people suffering from sleep disorders. Studies also suggest that massage with essential oils, particularly lavender, may result in improved sleep quality, more stable mood, better concentration, and reduced anxiety. In one recent study, people who received massage with lavender felt less anxious and more positive than those who received massage alone. Several small studies suggest that lavender aromatherapy may help reduce agitation in patients with dementia. Lavender flowers have also been approved in Germany as a tea for insomnia, restlessness, and nervous stomach irritations. Fifty patients undergoing breast biopsy surgery received either oxygen supplemented with lavender oil or oxygen alone. Patients in the lavender group reported better pain control than patients in the control group. | psychology |
https://salesmanforlife.blog/2017/07/08/what-is-personal-power/ | 2023-05-30T17:36:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646076.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530163210-20230530193210-00601.warc.gz | 0.962645 | 307 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__80533970 | en | Greetings my friends in sales!
I must apologize for the time that has passed since my last posting. My intent was to publish something weekly and I have found that other obligations and my desire to publish thoughtful content have made this goal more challenging than I should have anticipated.
A short thought and very important life principle for me. The word “power” can be defined as “the ability to influence.” Part of being a highly productive sales person lies in my ability to consistently make and keep promises to myself. Doing this builds personal power and failing to do this has the opposite effect.
At the end of the day, my own grounding is based on my sense of personal reliability. Further, my ability to influence others, perhaps in no greater measure, is directly related to my ability to influence myself. Think about this!
My takeaway; Think about your commitments, no matter the size, before you make them. If you don’t keep a promise, acknowledge it and correct what you can. Don’t be too hard on yourself and be tenacious in your life long commitment to developing this golden character attribute.
Let me close by first thanking my wife Reguina for her consistent, patient example. Second I ask your pardon and that you allow me to commit to Biweekly postings for the remainder of 2017.
Your Salesman for Life!
Quote on my mind: What you are doing is screaming so loudly I can’t hear a word you are saying! | psychology |
https://www.nashvillenewspress.com/the-benefits-of-sports-for-discipline-and-perseverance/ | 2023-12-05T05:25:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100545.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205041842-20231205071842-00251.warc.gz | 0.944033 | 1,601 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__278517456 | en | Sports have long been celebrated for their ability to instill valuable life skills in individuals. Beyond the physical prowess and competitive spirit they foster, sports also serve as a powerful tool for developing qualities such as discipline, perseverance, and resilience. These attributes are not only essential on the field but also in every aspect of life. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into how participation in sports can shape individuals into disciplined, perseverant, and resilient individuals, highlighting real-life examples and expert opinions along the way.
The Foundation of Discipline
Discipline is the cornerstone of success, and it is in sports that many individuals learn this fundamental life skill. Athletes must adhere to strict training schedules, dietary regimes, and codes of conduct. They must consistently make sacrifices and maintain a high level of commitment to excel in their chosen sport. Here are some ways in which sports inculcate discipline:
Routine and Structure: Sports demand adherence to a structured routine. Athletes have set training times, fitness regimens, and competitions, which require them to manage their time effectively. This consistency instills discipline, helping athletes develop a strong work ethic and time-management skills that extend beyond the sports arena.
Goal Setting: Athletes set specific, measurable, and time-bound goals for themselves, whether it’s improving their personal best or winning a championship. Achieving these goals requires unwavering commitment and discipline. Success in sports teaches individuals the value of setting and working toward long-term objectives.
Responsibility: Athletes are responsible for their actions both on and off the field. Disciplinary actions like penalties or disqualification due to misconduct emphasize the importance of accountability and following the rules.
Teamwork: Many sports require cooperation and collaboration with teammates. Being disciplined in fulfilling one’s role within a team setting teaches individuals the significance of reliability and teamwork, vital skills in any group or workplace.
Case Study: Michael Jordan One of the most iconic athletes of all time, Michael Jordan, is a testament to the power of discipline. His rigorous training routines and relentless pursuit of excellence made him one of the greatest basketball players in history. Jordan’s work ethic and commitment not only led to numerous championships but also inspired countless individuals to adopt a disciplined approach to their own lives.
The Perseverance Factor
Perseverance, often defined as the ability to persist in the face of adversity, is another quality that sports help nurture. Athletes encounter numerous obstacles, setbacks, and failures throughout their careers, providing ample opportunities to develop and strengthen their perseverance. Here’s how sports contribute to this attribute:
Handling Defeats: In sports, losing is an inevitable part of the game. Athletes learn to cope with defeat, analyze their mistakes, and bounce back stronger. This resilience to failure fosters the mindset of never giving up.
Physical and Mental Challenges: Athletes frequently push their physical and mental limits, enduring pain, exhaustion, and self-doubt. This willingness to persevere through challenging circumstances not only enhances their athletic performance but also equips them with the mental fortitude to tackle life’s hardships.
Long-Term Commitment: Many athletes dedicate years, if not decades, to perfecting their skills and achieving their goals. This prolonged commitment teaches them the value of patience and tenacity, qualities that are essential in the pursuit of any long-term objective.
Adaptability: Sports often present unpredictable situations and opponents. Athletes must adapt quickly to changing conditions and come up with new strategies on the fly, reinforcing their ability to persevere in the face of uncertainty.
Case Study: Serena Williams Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players in history, exemplifies perseverance. Despite facing numerous injuries, health challenges, and personal setbacks, she has continued to dominate the tennis world for over two decades. Her unwavering dedication to the sport serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and individuals facing adversity in their lives.
Building Resilience through Sports
Resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain mental and emotional strength, is perhaps one of the most crucial life skills. Sports provide a fertile ground for individuals to cultivate resilience. Here’s how:
Handling Pressure: High-stakes competitions, especially in front of large crowds, subject athletes to immense pressure. Learning to perform under pressure situations is a valuable aspect of resilience that extends to handling stress in other areas of life.
Injury Recovery: Athletes often face injuries that require physical therapy and rehabilitation. Overcoming these setbacks teaches them patience, adaptability, and the importance of staying positive in the face of adversity.
Adversity in Training: Rigorous training regimes can push athletes to their limits, testing their mental and physical resilience. This toughening process prepares them to confront challenges in life with a resilient mindset.
Dealing with Criticism: Athletes are frequently under public scrutiny and subject to criticism, whether from coaches, peers, or spectators. Learning to accept and utilize constructive criticism while disregarding negativity is a key aspect of resilience.
Case Study: LeBron James LeBron James, an NBA superstar, has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout his career. From facing high expectations as a young prodigy to enduring criticism and carrying the weight of his team’s success, LeBron’s ability to remain focused, determined, and mentally strong has been instrumental in his enduring success.
The Transferability of Skills
One of the remarkable aspects of discipline, perseverance, and resilience cultivated through sports is their transferability to other facets of life. These qualities are not limited to athletic endeavors; they permeate into personal and professional domains. Let’s explore how:
Academic Success: The discipline learned in sports can translate into better study habits and time management, leading to improved academic performance. Perseverance helps students overcome academic challenges, while resilience allows them to bounce back from disappointing grades.
Career Advancement: The qualities developed in sports, such as goal setting, teamwork, and the ability to handle pressure, are highly sought after in the workplace. Athletes often excel in their careers due to these attributes.
Health and Wellness: The commitment to physical fitness ingrained in athletes can lead to a healthier lifestyle. This can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve overall well-being.
Relationships: Team sports teach individuals how to communicate, collaborate, and resolve conflicts effectively. These skills are invaluable in building and maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
Leadership: Athletes often become natural leaders, both on and off the field. Their ability to motivate and inspire others is a direct result of the discipline, perseverance, and resilience they have developed.
In the realm of sports, discipline, perseverance, and resilience are not just desirable attributes but essential components of success. Athletes learn to cultivate these qualities through rigorous training, competition, and the inevitable ups and downs of their careers. Importantly, these skills are not confined to the sports arena; they have a far-reaching impact on individuals’ personal and professional lives.
Discipline instills a sense of structure and responsibility, perseverance empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, and resilience equips them to bounce back from setbacks with unwavering determination. As demonstrated by the case studies of legendary athletes like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, and LeBron James, these qualities are not mere concepts but powerful tools that can shape lives and inspire others.
So, the next time you watch a sporting event or encourage someone to participate in sports, remember that it’s not just about winning medals or trophies; it’s about nurturing the qualities that make individuals successful and resilient in all walks of life. Sports, indeed, are a powerful school of discipline, perseverance, and resilience, and their lessons are applicable far beyond the field or court. | psychology |
https://www.signalbordon.org/blog/it-s-all-your-fault-or-is-it | 2024-02-21T17:33:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473524.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221170215-20240221200215-00826.warc.gz | 0.960266 | 398 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__113047250 | en | Last week on Diary of a CEO there was a great interview with philosopher Alain de Botton. Referring to the high rates of despair and suicide amongst young people Alain asked us to reconsider the belief that we are solely responsible for our fates.
Going back a few centuries, humans didn’t take personal responsibility for failures of crops, health, businesses and so on, but used to think that Gods and fortunes - ‘the fates’ were responsible.
This world view allows for compassion. If people fail, it is simply bad luck and that person needs help and support - as ‘there but for the Grace of God go I’ .
Now, however, in our increasingly irreligious and individualistic Western societies, we take personal responsibility for our failures and by default hold others responsible for theirs. This makes for a harsh inner reality when things do go wrong.
Rather than thinking ‘well that’s just bad luck’, people facing failure conclude that ‘its me, I’m just not good enough’ and it is these feelings of not measuring up to performance standards that can push people into depression and towards suicide.
This is especially acute if you are a business owner. We pride ourselves on taking responsibility for everything that happens, good and bad. The mantra of the Entrepreneurs Circle for example is ‘Its all Your Fault’.
In fact great deal of what happens to you in business is just luck. Its about being in the right place at the right time vs the wrong place at the wrong time. Most of it is outside your control.
So if things aren’t going well for your business right now - and this is a reality for many as we move into 2024 -remember, it really isn’t your fault at all. You are doing your best. Be kind to yourself and to others in similar situations. Compassion is the new Tough Love. | psychology |
https://humansvsharper.wordpress.com/2015/06/14/is-stephen-harper-a-narcissist/ | 2019-02-18T08:57:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247484772.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20190218074121-20190218100121-00042.warc.gz | 0.934504 | 240 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__193291860 | en | Take this quiz and decide if Stephen suffers from a narcissistic personality disorder.
- Does Stephen have a grandiose sense of self-importance? Exaggerate his achievements and talents? Expect to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements?
- Is Stephen preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance?
- Does Stephen believe that he is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions?
- Does Stephen require excessive admiration?
- Does Stephen have a very strong sense of entitlement? Does he have unreasonable expectations of especially favourable treatment or automatic compliance with his expectations?
- Does Stephen exploit others or does he take advantage of others to achieve his own ends?
- Does Stephen lack empathy? Is he unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others?
- Is Stephen envious of others or believe that others are envious of him?
- Does Stephen regularly show arrogant, haughty behaviours or attitudes?
If you answered yes to five or more of these questions, you consider Stephen to be a card-carrying Narcissist. | psychology |
https://curdledlikecheese.wordpress.com/2013/03/09/dear-jen/ | 2018-04-20T16:32:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125944479.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20180420155332-20180420175332-00634.warc.gz | 0.987986 | 1,391 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__170096562 | en | It still hasn’t quite hit me yet that you’re gone. Late at night and early in the morning it seems more real, but I can’t quite wrap my head around it. How do I function without you telling me what to do? How will I make friends if I don’t have you to introduce me? How do I define myself if I don’t have the option to say that you’re my sister? How do I figure out what social events to attend if you’re not here to force me to go with you?
I think we all feel a little bit disoriented. Jes isn’t sure how to gauge her weirdness without you to stand as her standard for normal. Rico doesn’t know who is going to give it to him straight anymore. In a moment of sadness, Bogus asked me “But who is going to love me?” and Maggie is missing out on having an aunt who could teach her about makeup and girly things. The whole family feels this gaping hole that you filled with your laughter, your presence, your goofy faces, your gifts, your bigger-than-life self.
You were always reaching out to others – fighting against the natural tendency of Hansbroughs to be antisocial and quiet. You were always giving of yourself in a million ways. And not only to the family, but pretty much to everyone you met. There is not a single person who has met you that hasn’t been changed by you for the better. There are even people who have never met you and are changed by your story. People who continue to be changed by you even now.
It used to bother me when I would go places with you, but you just had to talk to everyone you saw. You were always the last one to leave church and the first one to show up to a party. I would go with you to Hopkins to get a ten minute procedure done and I would be there for four hours saying hi to every nurse, tech and doctor you ever had. Many of them would greet me with “You must be Katie!” like they knew me already. Your heart is so big that you had to share it with everyone you met. I wish I could do that.
I really don’t know life without you. You were seven years old when I was born and we shared a room until I was eleven and you moved out. We shared so much more than a room. You would regale me with stories of your day at school and I was convinced that there was nothing better in life than to be just like you. Sure, I fought and argued with you but that was what you taught me – to have an opinion and stand up for it at all costs. I waited for opportunities to tell people when they were wrong and put them in their place because those were my favorite stories. How silly we both were when we were young.
My freshman year of college, you were diagnosed with leukemia and I was faced with the possibility that you were not invincible. I was with you for your very first aspiration biopsy (way back when Chris didn’t like needles!) and I was blown away by how strong you were in the face of physical pain. Not only were you a mental giant, but you were so physically strong. Another reason I wanted to be just like you.
That same day, I remember asking you why this had to happen to you and you responded, “Why not me? If it wasn’t me, it would be someone else. I wouldn’t wish this on someone else. I got this.” In the past few years, I have lost a brother, a child and now you, my sister, and through it all, I remind myself of that moment at Hopkins. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone else, but I have been shaped into a strong enough person to handle this. And God used you in many ways to make me into this person.
I am sorry that I took you for granted. That I did not spend every possible moment with you. That I didn’t visit you at the hospital more. I am sorry I wasn’t always very respectful or kind or generous to you. I am sorry I took so much without giving more in return. I am sorry I can’t hug you any more and I am sorry I missed opportunities to tell you about how awesome you are. I am sorry I depended on you for so much so often and didn’t give you half as much of myself. I am sorry that I ever judged you harshly or got angry at you for anything. I am sorry I wasn’t the sister that you were. I am sorry that it was always up to you to make us get together.
I remember last November, before Luna died, you texted me that my “moonlight” was blinding, referring to my desire to reflect Christ the way the moon reflects the sun. I told you I was only following your example and you said we would create a “superbeam reflection” together. My Niña, if I become half the woman you are, I will have achieved more than is realistically possible. God made you into the incredibly strong, stubborn, rebellious, generous, loving, creative, intelligent person you are because he designed you for your journey here. And the whole time you were fighting this disease, you reflected Christ so much that everyone who met you saw that you were different and wanted what you had. I fully admit that my contribution to this superbeam of ours is some tiny percentage, but I am honored to share it with you anyway. Help me live up to my end of the bargain here and keep this superbeam shining.
There is so much I could say. So much I should say. So much I want to say. And I haven’t even addressed half of what you’ve taught me. You are so much more than anyone even knows or understands, Jen. And you are so much more than any of us ever deserved. I thank God every day for sharing you with us. Please punch/hug/lick Jakey for me and take care of my Luna and all of Sica’s heaven babies until we get up there with you. Watch over us here on Earth the way you did when you were here. Keep me humble. Teach me. Hug me from time to time.
I love you more than chocolate and peanut butter. I love you more than your double-crusted wonder pizza. I love you more than new socks. I love you more than I can ever understand. Can’t wait to see you again. We miss you. | psychology |
https://clickbankproductreviews.org/meditation-expert/ | 2024-02-20T21:28:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473347.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240220211055-20240221001055-00355.warc.gz | 0.927195 | 2,279 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__61634696 | en | Meditation is an effective technique that has been around for centuries.
People who meditate consistently find that there are short-term and long-term benefits.
For instance, soon after they start sitting, meditators begin to enjoy a decrease in stress and anxiety, enhanced well-being, and, in many cases, improved sleep and overall health.
In the long term, meditators are better able to understand how the mind works and how to work with their minds.
Until recently, serious meditators generally belonged to one of two categories.
They either joined a monastery or ashram and devoted their lives to practice; or they left the hustle-bustle of the worldly life behind and sought refuge in the serenity of isolated hermitages.
But we can find a way to meditate within our everyday lifestyle.
Nowadays, however, many people who lead active lives – work, family, school, etc. – are willing to devote time and energy to meditation because they are convinced of the benefits.
Some do their daily meditation sessions in groups, but far more are now meditating at home.
What is the best way to meditate at home?
The first thing to do is choose a meditation method you can look forward to.
Although constancy and discipline are necessary for practice, meditation shouldn’t feel like work.
With the right method, you’ll soon be able to find the perfect balance between too rigid and too relaxed.
Next, here are some helpful tips:
- Think about your motivation
Are you meditating because you want to manage stress, sleep better, or cope with chronic pain?
If so, you may do well with guided meditation, relaxation meditation, or chanting.
Are you looking to gain insights into the mind? This is the true goal of mindfulness and awareness meditation.
Is your primary objective to develop qualities such as patience, empathy and generosity? Gratitude meditation is a good choice (if you can do a morning gratitude meditation it can benefit your whole day).
Do you want to go deeper into your relationship with the divine presence? Spiritual meditation can take you there.
There are many valid forms of meditation out there.
When you know why you’re interested in meditating at home, you’ll know which ones are right for you.
- Start small and work your way up
While learning how to meditate at home, it’s important to start with small, manageable sessions.
Even three minutes will make a difference. It might sound super short, but for some beginners, sitting in awareness for a few minutes feels like forever.
Starting with short sessions also helps you to gain the momentum you’ll need to sustain your practice in the long run.
As many meditation experts suggest, the quality of your meditation is more important than the length.
- Pick a convenient time and comfortable spot
One of the best ways to meditate at home is to find a quiet place away from noisy distractions.
Pick a time that’s convenient for you.
Early morning is a perennial favorite time to meditate since this time of day is generally peaceful and there are few interruptions.
You can also start your day with simple morning meditation exercises.
You’ll also need to find a comfortable position.
While some meditators like sitting in the lotus position, there are other good options.
You can sit on a meditation cushion, chair or even a couch, so long as you feel comfortable and you can sit up straight.
Do your best to find a position where your spine is aligned.
Your neck and shoulders should be relaxed, and your eyes can be half open or shut during the meditation session.
- Try a guided meditation
Since you’re just beginning, guided meditation can add a welcome structure to your practice.
Mindworks App is a complete resource that offers Guided Meditations, Mind Talks, inspirational Daily Cups and much more, all developed and curated by internationally-known meditation experts.
Have a seat, choose from the guided meditations, and enjoy the journey.
Mindworks offers a free trial period with everything you need to get you started.
Whatever form of meditation you choose, awareness of the present moment is key.
When you meditate, you train in being aware of whatever object of meditation you’ve chosen.
There will be distractions in the form of sounds, odors, sensations of discomfort, tension, itching, etc.
In addition, there will be distractions that your mind will produce all on its own: to-do lists, things you should have done or said, things you plan to do or say, emotions, daydreams… the list is endless.
To help the mind stay focused on the here and now, one of the best ways to meditate at home is to focus on the process of breathing.
Be very aware of your respiration as you inhale and exhale; use the breath as an anchor for your mind.
When those distracting thoughts pop into your head, simply acknowledge their presence and go back to focusing on the breath.
Alternatively, you can use physical sensations, sound, or a visual object as the focus of your meditation.
Forget about “emptying the mind.” Noticing and coming back is what meditation is all about.
Trungram Gyalwa, a renowned meditation master from the Himalayas, teaches that compassion is a fundamental quality that’s hard-wired in all of us.
Meditation helps us control negative emotions (such as anger and envy) and uncover positive qualities such as lovingkindness and compassion.
Meditation gives us all the tools we need to develop the goodness that already exists within.
For more check out these additional articles by Trungram Gyalwa Benefits of Meditation for the Mind and Body and Compassion Overcomes Fear.
Ready for some guidance to get you started meditating at home? Mindworks Meditation Courses are great resource.
Relying on External Situations Results in Dissatisfaction
We constantly seek pleasurable situations that we think will bring lasting happiness.
We’re attracted to wealth, power, success, possessions, relationships, security and the like because we think they can provide us with the stable happiness we crave.
But most of these pursuits don’t lead to the desired outcome.
Maybe we’re looking for happiness in the wrong place because we don’t see the impermanent nature of these things we crave.
In fact, every situation, every thing we might acquire to secure this happiness is going to pass.
External things aren’t able to give us lasting satisfaction.
Suppose you’re in the perfect situation: you’re on the beach in the best company, you’ve just had the best meal you can imagine, everything’s going exactly like you want it – then a fly or a mosquito comes by, or you see rubbish on the beach, and suddenly your perfect situation is shattered and the only thing you can think about is the problem that makes it imperfect.
There’s always a limit to what external things can bring us.
Once the fascination and newness wear off, or situations change (as they always do), our minds default to varying degrees of dissatisfaction, which is expressed as a form of agitation.
We try to get relief from this agitation by looking outward for solutions.
Deep down, we’re troubled and don’t see how we get trapped—we’re like a fish attracted to bait.
This cycle can be called the “dissatisfaction default mode.”
Of course, this doesn’t mean that we should be pessimistic about our lives and the world.
The world offers many very nice, pleasurable things like good relationships, meaningful work, good health and prosperous situations that provide comfort for a certain length of time.
But the problem is that they are not totally reliable.
Situations change. Friendships come and go, our children grow up and leave home, our finances change and our health becomes less robust.
We must become more realistic.
No one wants to experience unpleasant situations such as physical pain, emotional pain, or death, but they happen nonetheless.
There are many things we can’t change about the external world, but we can change how we relate to them.
Much of the dissatisfaction we experience is due to our inner state of being, not just external conditions.
And this is where meditation comes in.
Meditation Gives Us Access to Our Own Happiness & Well-Being
The mind holds innate qualities of well-being and clarity that lie waiting beneath the superficial level of dissatisfaction.
The main purpose of meditation is to access, recognize and enhance the positive qualities of mind.
The more we can do this, the less we need to rely on external situations for our happiness and the more we can rely on the natural, positive qualities of mind: love, contentment, well-being and peace.
Accessing our natural happiness and inner well-being is one of the greatest achievements that can be attained.
They’re always with us because they don’t depend on anything external: no one can take them away.
They depend only on us and affect everything in our lives in a positive way.
It’s like discovering that there’s a hidden treasure within.
To access this treasure, we begin by focusing inwardly – and for this we need training.
Meditation is this training. As we meditate more, we gain confidence in our basic, innate goodness and well-being; this unlocks our potential and gives our lives tremendous meaning.
In this sense, the question “Does meditation make you happy?” answers itself. Meditation doesn’t make you happy – it unlocks the “happy” that has always been there for the asking.
This blog was adapted from Trinlay Rinpoche’s Mind Talk video “The True Source of Well-Being.”
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https://blog.jillsorensenlifestyle.com/some-business-advice-i-try-to-follow/ | 2023-12-10T05:00:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101195.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210025335-20231210055335-00600.warc.gz | 0.953493 | 758 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__140401731 | en | There is simply NEVER enough time in a day, week, month to get it all done or to achieve all that we set out to do. Particularly not if you are a parent and run your own business. I would have to work around the clock, daytime, late evenings and take no time off. That’s not an option for me right now, since I don’t want to miss out on Luke’s childhood.
This past year I’ve tried to to get better at working less, yet more effectively, and enjoy things more.
Here are some things I try to do. ( However not always successfully.)
SIMPLIFY & PRIORITIZE
You don’t have to have an over loaded schedule to be effective. Focus on a FEW things and get them done well, instead of hundreds of things that suffer. Prioritize what’s important, and organize your to do list so that you take care of what is the most urgent first. Don’t fill your day with items low on the priority list. If something doesn’t align with your overall goal, then don’t waste your time.
DON’T WORRY ABOUT BEING PERFECT
Don’t be afraid to try new things that you have no idea how to do. Don’t worry about it, just start. You can pick things up as you go along. Just try it, learn from your mistakes and improve as you go along.
TAKE SOME TIME FOR YOURSELF
It’s okay to say no. There is only a limited amount of time in a day, so make sure to squeeze in some time for yourself. This helps you refuel and get inspired. And certainly don’t spend time with people who steal your energy.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS & FIND ROLE MODELS
Reach out and connect with others in your field. There are lots of wonderful people who have done what you are trying to do. So ask questions and get the advice you need, then share what you have learned with them. Help each other.
To clear your brain and to be more effective and happy…find some time to exercise. Even short daily walks help.
ORGANIZE & CLEAR OUT
Keep an organized desk, office, computer and to-do-list. This is something I need to work on! A clear desk is a clear mind. I use google docs for to-do-lists for my business, and share them with my assistant and people I work with.
BE YOU & DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS
You are you and no one can do “you” better. Sounds kind of silly…but nothing can be more true. You are unique. Don’t compare yourself to others and let it get you down or feel like you are not as good or talented as they are. Instead take joy in other people’s success and be inspired by what they do and achieve.
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT & WHERE YOU WANT TO GO
Figure out what it is you really want to achieve and what would make you happy. You don’t have to do it the way people expect you to do it, because maybe what you want to do doesn’t exist yet? Write it down and alter this as needed. This is the most important step and might take some time to figure out.
Anyway those are some things I’ve been trying to do. Do you have any great tips? For your life or business? Please share in the comment section! I would LOVE to hear. | psychology |
http://brainsciencepodcast.squarespace.com/bsp | 2017-07-21T04:33:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549423716.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170721042214-20170721062214-00387.warc.gz | 0.963623 | 1,390 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__112921066 | en | In Brain Science 134 we remember Dr. Jaak Panksepp, pioneer of Affective Neuroscience.
A completely new episode will be out near the end of July.Read More
This is an interview with Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel, the scientist who discovered that the human brain has an average of 86 billion neurons, which is significantly less than the 100 billion that was long assumed. She has also written a wonderful book called The Human Advantage: How Our Brains Became Remarkable.Read More
Dr. William Uttal, who died last month at the age of 86, had a very unusual career, going from physics and engineering to psychology and cognitive science. I think his unique background contributed to the refreshing skepticism that he brought to the growing use of imaging (especially fMRI) in the cognitive sciences.
He was a prolific writer on the subject and back in 2012 I had the honor of talking with him about his book Mind and Brain: A Critical Appraisal of Cognitive Neuroscience. In addition to shedding light on the limitations of imaging (such as poor reproducibility), Dr. Uttal also argued that it was premature to abandon other psychological testing methods.
This month I am replaying that 2012 interview. Brain Science 132 includes a new introduction and closing remarks. While Dr. Uttal's writing was aimed at a technical audience I think it is important for listeners of all backgrounds to be aware of these issues because they remain as relevant as ever.
In part 2 or our 10 Anniversary Retrospective we consider the question What is Mind? I reflect back on books and guests who have appeared in the last 5 years, and consider how my take on this question has evolved over the 10 years I have been creating Brain Science (formerly called the Brain Science Podcast.) Listener feedback is also included.Read More
In this very special episode, we begin a two part celebration of the 10 year anniversary for Brain Science. The podcast began in December 2006, which makes it one of the longest running shows since the first podcasts were launched in 2004.
Ten years is a lot of ground to cover, so for this episode we are only focusing on the early years from 2006 to 2011. Learn why the podcast began and get a peek into the format changes the show has had over the years. This episode contains something that you rarely see in the show - listener feedback! You'll get to hear what listeners think about the show, how they use the show to help them with their work, and you'll even get to hear from a critic! So many of you have reached out over the years, and although there isn't room for all our feedback in this episode, please know that each and every email that has been received is appreciated!
In today's episode Dr. Campbell discusses:
In this show, we mentioned the best ways to listen to episodes from our first 5 years. Our episode archive is available to Premium subscribers for only $5/month. The best way to access these episodes is via the FREE Brain Science mobile app, which is available for iOS, Android, and Windows phone.
The first episode of the Brain Science Podcast (now Brain Science) was released on December 5, 2006. I am preparing a very special 10th Anniversary episode and I have just posted a brief audio asking for listener feedback.
You can contribute either email or audio feedback.
My Audible.com pick for November is Permanent Present Tense: The Unforgettable Life of the Amnesic Patient, H. M. by Suzanne Corkin.
BS 129 features pioneering neuroscientist Brenda Milner. Dr. Milner is best known for work work on memory including key discoveries she made while working with the famous patient HM. She also made important discoveries about the differences between the brain's hemispheres by studying the so-called "split brain" patients. This interview was recorded in 2008 when Dr. Milner was 90, but I am glad to report that she is still going strong at age 98.Read More
In BSP 128 we talk with Jon Mallatt co-author of The Ancient Origins of Consciousness: How the Brain Created Experience. We consider the evidence that primary sensory consciousness is much older and more widespread than is commonly believed.Read More
This is a brief 10 minute audio that provides information about Brain Science (formerly the Brain Science Podcast). It includes a brief introduction to the show, some tips about the website and how to support Dr. Campbell's work.Read More
BSP 127 marks the return of placebo researcher Fabrizio Benedetti, author of Placebo Effects: Understanding the mechanisms in health and disease. We talk about some of Dr. Benedetti's most recent research into placebo effects in pain relief and in high altitude headaches. We also talk about some of the ethical issues about using placebos.Read More
BSP 125 is our ninth annual review episode. We review some key ideas from each of the 10 episodes that were released in 2015, and then take a look ahead to 2016. Check out the show notes for a complete lists of this year's guests and the books we covered. The transcript for this episode is FREE.Read More
BSP 123 is an interview with philosopher Anthony Chemero, author of Radical Embodied Cognitive Science and Phenomenology: An Introduction with Stephan Käufer. The focus of this interview is understanding how phenomenology has influenced psychology and cognitive science.Read More
Because of my husband's recent unexpected death, I will not be posting a new episode of the Brain Science Podcast until sometime next month. However, I have posted a brief audio announcement. This includes the content of Books and Ideas #58, which shares some memories of our life together.
BSP 121 is an interview with AD (Bud) Craig, author of How Do You Feel?: An Interoceptive Moment with Your Neurobiological Self. Even though his book is quite technical he does a great job of describing his discoveries in a way that is accessible for listeners of all backgrounds.Read More
BSP 120 is the second half of our interview with Dr. Edward Taub who leads the ongoing development of Constraint Induced (CI) Therapy. We continue to explore the role of learned non-use as well as the expansion of CI Therapy beyond stroke to include traumatic brain injury (TBI) and even spinal cord injuries.Read More
BSP 119 is the first half of a new interview with Dr. Edward Taub, inventor of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy, which is a revolutionary approach to rehabilitating people with brain injuries, such as stroke and trauma.Read More
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https://www.keycharity.org.uk/real-stories/sarah/ | 2022-05-16T07:35:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662510097.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220516073101-20220516103101-00238.warc.gz | 0.990347 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__12603429 | en | Sarah's family received support from Key to help overcome anxiety.
Sarah’s mum and dad have autism and were very focused on keeping their children, including Sarah, safe.
This was taken to its extreme and as a result, was making Sarah anxious to the extent that she couldn’t interact at school and she struggled to go to new places.
Sarah and her family were supported in a range of creative ways including storytelling, game playing and planning visits to new places.
This reduced the worry of the whole family, including Sarah. Her reduced anxiety enabled her to take part in ‘show and tell’ for the first time at school and to go to new places.
"I feel really proud of myself now and daddy shouts less." | psychology |
https://www.milborneport.somerset.sch.uk/information-for-parents/mindful-emotion-coaching | 2024-04-20T00:00:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817463.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419234422-20240420024422-00302.warc.gz | 0.965819 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__4496092 | en | Mindful Emotion Coaching
To promote the health and well-being of our pupils, we have been learning about our emotions and how they affect our behaviour. This has included workshops for both staff and children about how our brain works, to manage big emotions such as anger, sadness and fear. We have learned to use the ‘hand model’ to represent the brain and have been developing our understanding of how to become calm when experiencing strong emotions. As part of this, we are now practicing ‘mindfulness’ sessions in class to help to be in a better place for learning and to manage situations on the playground. We will be continuing this theme throughout our PSHE lessons and assemblies throughout the year. | psychology |
https://www.womenwhofight.co.uk/research-project | 2020-08-04T19:17:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735882.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20200804191142-20200804221142-00507.warc.gz | 0.906119 | 1,056 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__21763653 | en | HOW DO EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF MENSTRUATION AND ASSOCIATED MENSTRUAL TABOOS AFFECT FEMALE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE AND WELLBEING
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
In order for this project to have the greatest and most significant impact within the field and applied settings, it requires a large number of people to take part. We still have so much to learn about menstruation in sport, and it is our hope as a research team that by conducting our survey online in Part One of this project, we will be able to connect to a global network of people experiencing menstruation in sport. The lived experiences of athletes all over the world will add to the rich variety of stories we aim to collect as part of this research project, and help to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.
The direct link to the survey is below:
The current study is comprised of two parts; a mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) online questionnaire (launching 01/07/20) exploring female athletes’ attitudes towards menstruation, it’s perceived effect upon sporting performance, and perception of menstrual taboo. This will be followed by a subsequent (online) interviews with a small number (6-10) of participants, who volunteered to be selected for a potential follow-up interview. These interviews will explore in greater depth, the individual lived experience of menstrual taboo and any associated stigma within sport.
Part 1: Online Questionnaire
Participants will be required to answer an online-based questionnaire. The questionnaire will be advertised online and promoted strategically through word-of-mouth, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) and email. The survey will consist of quantitative (e.g. scale measures) and qualitative (open answer) questions. Participants’ sporting experience will be noted, and items measuring participants’ menstrual cycle (MC) experience, self-reported blood loss, perception of side effects, use of sanitary protection and perceived MC side-effects. Their perception and experience of menstrual taboo and any associated stigma will also be measured.
Part 2: Interviews
Subsequently, a sample of suitable participants (those with notable self-reported experience of menstrual taboo/stigma and/or significant perception of such taboos existing within their sporting lives) will be invited to take part in a follow-up interview. An in-depth, qualitative study of females athletes’ experiences of menstrual taboo/stigma and its impact upon performance and wellbeing will generate enhanced understanding of the issues to consider when working with female athletes and evolve the practical guidance for coaches, stakeholders and policy makers as to how to best approach and manage menstrual stigma within female sport and overcome existing taboos. It has been proposed that IPA (Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis) would be a suitable form of qualitative data analysis, if the data yields appropriate lived experience of menstrual taboo and associated stigma from the participant sample at the questionnaire level. However, should a lack of lived experience be observed, then alternative qualitative methodology will be utilised (e.g. thematic/narrative analysis, grounded theory).
Dissemination of Findings
At present, specific mechanisms/methods of disseminating findings to interested parties (outside of seeking publication in a peer-reviewed journal) have not been determined. Liaison with LJMU, UWS and the University of Lincoln comms (communications) teams will be required, and sought in due process.
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How do perceptions of menstruation and associated menstrual taboos affect female athletic performance and wellbeing?
Are you someone who takes part in sport and experiences menstruation?
If you are aged 18+ we would love to hear from you!
Our research project aims to better understand how the experiences and perceptions of menstruation can affect female athletic performance and wellbeing. If you experience(d) regular menstruation throughout your sporting life/career, you are eligible to take part! We welcome athletes from all sports, of all abilities, from all over the world!
Please click the link below to access the participant information sheet and questionnaire, it should take around 15 minutes to complete. You can opt-in to a potential follow-up interview by leaving a contact email address once you finish. There is also a prize draw for a £30 voucher!
We still have lots to understand about how menstruation may affect performance and wellbeing, and by taking part in this research, or sharing this link with your friends, you are helping to make a big difference!
Keep up with the project and its findings on Twitter and Instagram by following us at: @menstruation_in_sport
Who can I contact to find out more?
Laura Kiemle-Gabbay (lead researcher) LJMU (Liverpool John Moores University)
Dr. Laura Forrest (co-researcher) UWS (University of the West of Scotland)
Dr. Daniel Martin (co-researcher) University of Lincoln
Dr. Martin Eubank (academic supervisor) LJMU (Liverpool John Moores University) | psychology |
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https://alannahdavisodell.wordpress.com/2015/07/18/205/ | 2018-06-22T07:39:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864364.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622065204-20180622085204-00270.warc.gz | 0.983388 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__34916737 | en | It sounds trite, but I really do wish I could re-live my youth with the knowledge that I have now. The young me was so anxious to please. At almost middle age, I am finally learning to let go of what others think and to just please myself. But how much different would my life be right now if I hadn’t gone through all the little things like being too shy to meet my classmates’ eyes, or closeting myself in my bedroom to read instead of trying to socialize with kids my own age? I like and enjoy the person I am now. I don’t want to be anything different than what I am today. So I guess that means every painful damn thing I’ve been through to this point, has been worth it.
I’ll take it. 🙂 | psychology |
https://bkafinancial.com/2018/10/19/reasons-for-inheritance-fights/ | 2023-09-21T21:41:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506045.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921210007-20230922000007-00561.warc.gz | 0.94319 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__207567105 | en | A common reason why some people don’t engage in estate planning is a fear that their families will fight after their death, when their motives and activities will be subjected to unwanted intense public scrutiny. Because it provides a medium for the public airing of the dirty laundry and family secrets of testators and their families, the mere possibility of an estate squabble may cause clients stress and anxiety during the estate-planning process and cause them to put it off for that reason alone.
So what are some common reasons that people fight over inheritances?
- Humans are predisposed to competition and conflict.
- Our psychological self is intertwined with the approval that receiving an inheritance confers.
- Humans are genetically predisposed toward looking for exclusions.
- the death of a loved one is mortality salience that triggers the accompanying death anxiety in humans
- the possibility of existence of a personality disorder that causes family members to distort and escalate natural family rivalries into personal and legal battles
Estate planning properly done through intergenerational communication for the right reasons can significantly reduce the proclivity to quarrel over inheritance. On the other hand, if poorly done, without communication between the givers and receivers, it can exacerbate fears and worsen inheritance fights. | psychology |
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https://www.outspoken.org.au/coming-out/ | 2023-09-27T09:19:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510284.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927071345-20230927101345-00225.warc.gz | 0.952241 | 1,477 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__297092667 | en | The process of coming out is different for everyone. It can be about your sexuality or your gender identity, or both. Being comfortable with who you are is something you can be happy and proud about, and the feeling of empowerment in disclosing your sexuality or gender identity openly to others can be very liberating, if challenging.
Ultimately the decision to come out, is yours and yours alone. You should never feel pressured to disclose anything to anyone about your sexuality or gender identity if you’re not comfortable. Different people will react differently to your news. Some reactions may be positive, some may not be; and it’s not always easy to guess which way people will respond. Whether you’re coming out to your family, at school, at work or online, it’s useful to think about this process as a way of letting the people you know and love to get to know you better, rather than it being a ‘secret’ that you’re having to ‘let out’. Just as it’s taken you some time to come to terms with your personal identity, so too it may take other people time to process and understand what you’ve just told them, so don’t get put off by people’s immediate responses as they can often be charged with emotions and opinions that are not reflective of how they actually feel about you as a person.
If things do get hostile with people that you’ve told, remember there is always support available, whether it be from family members or friends, support groups, teachers or professionals. You are never alone, though you may feel it at times.
QLife is a national online and telephone counselling and referral service for people of diverse sex, genders and sexualities. If you get into an awkward situation when coming out, or even if you just want to talk to someone who knows about the ins and outs of being same sex attracted or gender diverse, consider getting in touch with this service or any of the other services listed on the Support Organisations page of this website. They are there to help, and all your personal information is kept strictly confidential.
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Different kinds of identities
There are lots of ways people identify themselves around sexuality or gender identity, and these identities may well change over time.
Some guys may feel, “Yes, I am gay, and that will never change”, however with some guys, using labels like ‘gay’, ‘bi’ or ‘queer’ may not reflect the way they see themselves. The gender of the people you have sex with doesn’t have to be the defining feature of your identity. And if you don’t know your identity, that’s cool too. If you don’t think you fit with one of the labels out there, that’s ok too!
Family and friends
Coming out to family and friends, whether it be at school, university or work, can be a liberating, while at the same time, intimidating thing, so where possible, you need to be prepared and comfortable when telling people.
Young gay and same sex attracted guys come from a variety of family types, traditions and backgrounds that may influence how family members and friends are likely to respond to your news, and you need to take this into consideration when telling them and be prepared for negative or hostile responses so you’re not caught off guard.
Sometimes friends and family can react by cutting off contact with you. Although this is often a temporary way of coping with the situation and contact is eventually re-established, you need to consider the effects it would have on you should your main means of financial or emotional support be pulled suddenly from under you.
If this happens, you may be able to cope OK by yourself, but regardless, it’s wise to line up some friends that can provide you with some help if things go pear-shaped when coming out to family so you have a place to stay, food to eat and perhaps some money in your pocket until the situation calms down. Other gay or same sex attracted guys and girls can be often be the best support as they may know firsthand what it’s like to come out and be able to offer advice as well as practical support.
There are many support networks available if you can’t confide in family members or a friend, so never feel that you are alone. See the Support Organisations section of this site.
These days, most people are online, whether it’s on social media sites like Facebook or Twitter or hook-up and dating apps like Tinder or Grindr. Being ‘behind the keyboard and screen’ can provide a degree of anonymity that can make coming out to others easier than doing it face to face.
But on the other hand, if you’ve got a group of Facebook friends that you’ve been chatting to for years before you’ve decided on your sexual or gender identity, coming out online can have just as many hurdles and pitfalls as doing it face to face…sometimes even more. Some guys—and girls—that have come out to friends and acquaintances about their sexuality or gender identity online have been subjected to devastating abuse and harassment, not to mention breaches of confidence where people have been ‘outed’ to their entire family or school.
Disclosing personal information online needs to be done with care and good judgement. Once information is out there on the web, it’s very difficult, if not impossible to take it back. Your photos, videos and conversation threads can sometimes be distributed to others without your consent, so think about what information and files you’re put out there before pressing the ‘Post’ button.
Of course if you’re using a gay chat or hook-up sites or apps, it’s unlikely that you’re going to be harassed in this way, as practically all the guys you’ll be chatting to will be sensitive to the need for privacy—after all, they’re in the same boat. Nevertheless, it’s wise not to share photos or other personal files or information that might make you uncomfortable if, for example, a straight mate or family member saw it.
One of the good things about the internet, of course, is that you can experiment with situations without letting others know who you really are. Being ‘SexyDude98’—instead of using your real name—can give you the confidence and space to chat and play with other guys with little risk of being outed or embarrassed. If things get out of hand or uncomfortable, you can always just log off.
Of course, the internet is also a great place to find information and support, and to find other guys like just you for friendship, sex and love. But remember that the shield of anonymity provided by the World Wide Web also means that the person you’re talking to may not end being the person you think they are, so tread carefully while remembering to have fun. | psychology |
http://sometimeslifeenablesjoy.blogspot.com/2013/05/home-part5.html | 2019-08-18T21:18:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027314130.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818205919-20190818231919-00287.warc.gz | 0.986858 | 295 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__33719144 | en | Once again this question of home occupies my mind. What is home?
Recently I have been feeling homesick without knowing the place that I feel homesick for. Someone told me that this is somehow the perfect definition of homesickness; to not know where one belongs.
For quite some time I have been feeling “In between”, for the past 3 ½ years I have not had a place as my base for more than 10 months at a time. Knowing that this wont change before June 2014, I have had to revise my definition of home.
For me right now home is embodied in people, cause it is not the four walls around me that make me feel at ease, but the people who are present my life. Of cause there is my “Heimat”, the place where I grew up and where my parents still live, that will always be home, but at present moment home is in particular one person who makes me feel homesick. The one I wish to be beside and build a home with in the future.
Thus my feeling of home has become future plans, which are built on presumptions and expectations of what is going to happen rather than a present state of being. In this way I bet high, as I am unaware of the cards being dealt, and it might mean that I once again will have to look at the notion of home and ask myself what it is and what it means to me. | psychology |
http://www.baybucks.com/blog/a-conversation-with-svetlana-whitener | 2018-04-26T15:22:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125948285.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20180426144615-20180426164615-00261.warc.gz | 0.973324 | 1,071 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__23638933 | en | Hi Svetlana! Let’s start with something fun. What is your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is Casablanca, 1942. It was one of the first old movies that I saw in the US. I love the film’s portrayal of courageous choices between personal human happiness and a greater societal good.
What book are you reading now?
I am reading the latest Salman Rushdie, “Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights”. I think Rushdie is one of the greatest writers of our time.
Where were you born?
I was born in the Ural Mountains, which is a famous fairy tale land, in Yekaterinburg, Russia. In Russia, I was a business owner in the prêt-à-porter clothing industry. Through personal and professional coaching, I discovered the amazing link between exterior and internal human beauty. That A-Ha! moment led me to fulfillment in my own life- [coaching others] along a passionate path to discovering [fulfillment in their life purpose]!
What is coaching?
Coaching is a one-on-one relationship where a coach supports people to make changes in their self and to manage change in their professional and personal lives.
If you are interested in enhancing your business or personal life; or in putting an end to procrastinations; or in making a change: contact Svetlana.
Can you tell us a little about the field of personal coaching?
Historically, coaching has been well known as a corporate perk for executives. Today the demand and visibility of coaching continues to rise as more and more individuals are looking to create more fulfilling lives, finding greater balance, or achieving a sharper competitive edge. More and more people are feeling overwhelmed and looking for greater purpose and guidance on their life journey.
According to a survey conducted by the International Coach Federation, 98.5% of the clients surveyed said their investment in a coach was well worth the money and 94% believed coaching was here to stay as a viable, emerging profession. Coaching is an emerging industry with many untapped markets, and trained coaches are getting results that speak for themselves.
What would you like to say to Bay Bucks members who may be interested in using your coaching services?
My main passion in life is serving you. In our coaching relationship we will be building our relationship based on equality.
As equals, you will be the one taking charge of your life, while I will be a catalyst providing insight and clarity. Together, we will create a new path leading to the achievement of your goals and the life successes you have long desired.
Please reach out if
- You are not satisfied with your current life or business development
- You need guidance in making courageous changes
- You are looking for your life purpose.
What has been your experience using Bay Bucks to grow your coaching business?
Finding my community is not always an easy task. Thus, I am grateful that three years ago I joined Bay Bucks and was able to enhance my business by engaging other Bay Bucks members. I am looking forward to doubling my barter revenue this year!
What is the difference between therapy, coaching, and consulting?
Therapy generally deals with people who have emotional/behavioral problems. It seeks to bring the client to normal function by focusing on dysfunction. The primary focus is on healing.
Coaching, on the other hand, deals with functional people who want to move toward higher functioning. The primary focus is on amplifying and using one’s potential.
Coaching is also not consulting. Consulting assumes that the client doesn’t have the answers and therefore needs information or training. Coaching aims to help the client access their own resources, so that they’re prepared to pursue their goals and face challenges with confidence.
Coaching is focused on who and how the client is right now with the aim of using this as a starting point for determining how best to get to where the client wants to be or to go. The client is already capable and functional.
To better understand and appreciate what coaching can do for you, contact Svetlana and request a complimentary 30-minute coaching session.
Lastly, with respect to your clients' privacy, could you give some examples of how coaching has helped?
It wasn’t easy for this long-term corporate executive to leave her job and start her own non-profit. During our first session she made a remarkable breakthrough and discovered that she knew a lot more than she thought she did about implementing her dream. Her path became crystal clear.
She had to learn marketing, fundraising, and outreach skills in order to make her dream come true. Our coaching gave her the self-confidence needed to learn all this and more. Together we worked on replacing her old, self-limiting beliefs with new powerful ones and she was able to formulate what turned out to be a successful plan. More importantly, she had developed a new can-do mindset, which resulted in her preparation of a well-received TED talk.
The best way to understand and appreciate what coaching is, is to experience it! Contact Svetlana and request a 30-minute complimentary coaching session. | psychology |
http://www.brainresearchsupplement.com/clear-mood/ | 2016-12-10T22:19:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698543577.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170903-00062-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.944881 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2016-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__126180373 | en | Is Clear Mood Right For You?
Clear Mood is advertised as a supplement that can ease the symptoms of stress and anxiety and that can provide essential support for a balanced and relaxed state of mind. The company behind this product is AdvoCare, a supplement manufacturer with more than 20 years of experience in developing, manufacturing and marketing dietary supplements. The company products are aimed at addressing four essential customer needs: weight-loss, energy input, performance and wellness enhancing formulations. The product portfolio includes over 100 different formulas at the time of this review.
According to the official website, Advocare Clear Mood can be used for a wide range of health concerns, from treating the symptoms of stress and anxiety, to elevating mood.
For those that suffer from high levels of stress or depression, finding a natural alternative (such as the formula being reviewed) that allows them to feel better is very important. However, in more severe cases, psychological therapy in combination with prescription drugs is more recommended.
Ingredients of Clear Mood
Clear Mood includes the following ingredients: 5-HTP, L-Theanine, and Magnolia Extract. | psychology |
https://www.ericdzimmerman.com/single-post/people-with-asd-embracing-healthy-habits-to-maintain-sobriety | 2023-10-01T22:31:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510941.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001205332-20231001235332-00680.warc.gz | 0.935185 | 783 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__290497655 | en | People with ASD: Embracing Healthy Habits to Maintain Sobriety
Article by Patrick Young on behalf of Eric D. Zimmerman and The Buddy Project Inc.:
People with autism commonly struggle with their mental health, reports the University of Cambridge, and take to substances like alcohol or drugs to cope. Many end up developing substance use disorders (SUDs), later, as a result. Treating said SUD is hard when the patient is on the spectrum – an already inherently-challenging treatment must be further tailored to the individual’s unique needs.
If you’re trying to recover from addiction yourself, one of the most effective ways to help yourself and stay sober is by replacing your bad habits with good ones. According to the NIH, healthy habits give you (your brain) the pleasure it’s used to without any of the harmful consequences. They can also help you build up willpower and give you a health boost.
Below, we’ll look at healthy habits that could help you maintain sobriety:
Start a fitness routine
There is a proven link between exercise and addiction recovery. When you exercise, you do something constructive with your time, feel good about yourself (and your body), build up your willpower, and become healthier. Chicago Tribune offers some exercise suggestions (like swimming) that are convenient and effective when you have autism.
The food you eat has a massive influence on your energy levels, optimism, mind, and health in general. When you eat healthy food, you are less likely to relapse. Some foods that can help you maintain sobriety are grains, chicken, fruits, vegetables, beans, and peanut butter. Avoid sugar, salt, and highly-processed foods.
Make it a point to be with positive people
It’s easier to stay sober if you have optimistic, positive people in your corner. People who are negative or unhealthy themselves, however, can bring you down and even cause you to relapse. Consider actively seeking out and joining support groups for addiction recovery. Also, having conversations with family and friends about your recovery will help.
Spend time outdoors weekly
Nature has many healing properties. It busts stress, gives you energy, and makes you happy (among other things). Make it a point to visit an outdoor setting at least once a week and spend time there. This could be anything that appeals to you – your local park, a lake, a mountain, the beach, or anything else. You can opt for nature-specific activities like forest bathing for better results.
Get a new hobby
Hobbies are wonderful for mental health. They can be stimulating, help you learn new things, and actively bust stress. The best ones can even be a form of exercise. Some examples of good hobbies to pick up are reading, gardening, listening to music, dancing, singing, playing video games, and learning a musical instrument.
Seek professional treatment from a rehab center
There is no substitute for professional treatment. Entering a rehab center can put you in touch with experts and give you access to treatment options tailored to your unique situation. Rehab may also be a good idea if you believe you’re at risk of relapsing. Before choosing a rehab center, research the types of treatments they offer, the credentials, the certifications, and client reviews. If you’re worried about costs, you can look for facilities that provide free treatment services through Medicaid or local health programs. Check local drug rehab options here.
Kicking an addiction can be a long-term, difficult endeavor. Embracing healthy habits, tailored to your individual needs, can make it easier. While they’re not a replacement for professional treatment (like rehab), they can be a wonderful complement to it.
Image via Unsplash | psychology |
https://collincounty.momcollective.com/travel/20-ways-to-enjoy-car-rides-with-kids/ | 2022-07-07T16:55:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104495692.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707154329-20220707184329-00433.warc.gz | 0.976743 | 798 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__169342838 | en | Recently we went on a cross-country road trip with our twin four-year-olds. As we were preparing for the trip, many people asked me what I was going to have them do for 16 hours in the car. All of a sudden, the pressure was on and my anxiety hit like a ton of bricks. What WERE they going to do for 16 hours in the car?! How were we going to survive this journey? I panicked. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that I literally stayed up all night preparing activity bags to keep them entertained throughout the trip. We charged up the iPads and loaded them full of new kid-friendly apps. Though I was exhausted, my worries began to subside.
The next morning, we loaded everything into the car and got going. Then something happened that I could have never prepared for…my children were perfectly content doing NOTHING! Hours passed and they didn’t ask for the activity bags even one single time. They talked and listened to music. They ate snacks and watched out the window as the landscape changed throughout each new state. They giggled and asked questions about everything under the sun. They held my hand as we simply enjoyed each others’ company. It was absolutely amazing.
Even when we are not on a road trip, we spend a lot of time in the car going from place to place everyday. Often we think about time commuting in the care to be wasted time, but it doesn’t have to be. Think about the amount of time you are in the car with your child every day/week/month. Imagine if we took ownership of this time together and chose to be present with each other while we are in the car. You may be surprised by what you learn about your children in this time. There are so many things that you can do in the car that can make this time engaging.
How to Enjoy Car Rides with Kids
- Practice academic skills out loud (rhyming words, beginning sounds, opposites, spelling words, syllables, math facts, etc.)
- Practice letter and number identification with license plates and signs
- Ask open-ended questions that encourage them to share feelings and ideas (steer clear of yes/no questions)
- Talk in depth about the best and worst parts of their day; help them reflect on their feelings and take advantage of possible teaching opportunities
- Stretch their imagination and practice story telling.”Once upon a time….”
- Talk about different vehicles that you see and explain what each vehicles job is
- Sing-a-longs! Practice the words to a favorite song and put on a show
- Think about the people that are special to you: “Why do you love them? What makes them special?”
- Think about your favorite memories together
- Talk about family values and rules
- On the way to school/a new place: Come up with a family motto or mantra to encourage them as they go out into the world. Ours is: “Today I will be safe. I will be kind. I will be respectful. I will do my best.”
- Make up different scenarios and ask them that they would do
- Discuss family goals and dreams
- Play categories: Name a category and take turns listing things in that category (Colors, animals, food, etc.)
- Play “Would you rather…?” Give them two options and ask which they would prefer
- Play 20 questions. One person thinks of an object and everyone else take turns asking yes/no questions to guess the object
- Ask about their favorite things (because they are constantly changing!)
- Point out street signs and talk about what they mean
- Point out familiar buildings or landmarks
- Point out and talk about landforms (mountains, rivers, hills, lakes, etc.) | psychology |
https://thenovelgnome.wordpress.com/2021/04/19/the-perfect-daughter-by-d-j-palmer/ | 2021-09-25T16:39:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057687.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20210925142524-20210925172524-00309.warc.gz | 0.966524 | 360 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__137661804 | en | Publication Date: 20 April 2021
ARC copy from Netgalley.com and St. Martin’s Press
Genre: Suspense, Psychological Thriller
Rating: 4 out of 5
Another suspenseful, twisty psychological thriller from author D.J. Palmer! Once again Palmer takes on a mother and daughter relationship with all its complexities. Grace Francone is a busy mom who runs a restaurant and is raising her three children on her own. Grace’s youngest child, her daughter Penny, has had her share of issues since becoming a teen and being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, a mental health issue dealing with multiple personalities. At sixteen Penny is pushing her independence and not all of her choices are good ones. Grace gets a dreaded visit from the police. Penny has been arrested for murder.
The tale quickly becomes complex and intriguing as Penny begins working with Dr. Mitch McHugh, a psychologist at Edgewater, a healthcare facility that houses people within the judicial system with mental illness. Grace, never giving up on her daughter, hires a local well-established attorney, Greg Navarro, whom she had met in recent months. As the team works to uncover what exactly happened the night of the murder, the story becomes even more layered as Penny’s alternate personalities come to light and her background is revealed. Someone in the fusion of personalities knows what happened.
Read this riveting, dark thriller that delves deeply in to the world of dissociative identity disorders and their complexity. Where did that ending come from??? Very good mystery and suspense! I totally enjoyed the book and definitely recommend it.
This ARC copy was received from St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley. The above thoughts and opinions are wholly my own. | psychology |
https://www.incubatoru.com/post/seek-discomfort | 2023-12-08T03:34:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00113.warc.gz | 0.977219 | 725 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__64612136 | en | There is something about comfort and security that makes life that much easier to live. I suppose it’s being able to control certain aspects of one’s life. We spend so many hours of the day in uncertainty that when we have the chance to exert dominance on certain things we do not let go. We become generals of our lives, unbending to the wind.
A few years ago, I had a good job. It came with security as does any government work place. I had all the things I could have asked for. A fine if not slow work environment, a not so bad paycheck at the end of every month, an adequate insurance cover, an understanding boss and a certain flexibility that was rare in such a position.
But, the work was not fulfilling. There was no inspiration, no excitement, no opportunity to learn and grow. I felt I was making no impact. It was mundane. I often found myself staring at the clock willing it to go much faster. Time in this environment, was my enemy. I was slowly dying.
It took me two years to quit that job because I was unwilling to give up my comfort zone.
Seeking discomfort is a term unfamiliar to many. We thrive in certainty. We find solace in knowing exactly how the chips fall. In turn, we are unable to fulfill our potential. We end up living average lives and many dreams follow us to the grave.
Think about the first time you went to the gym or hit the track. You sought out a different environment perhaps because you wanted to get in the best shape of your life or because the doctor said you had to.
Either way, you went and braved through the grueling first days of sore muscles and exercises that made you want to throw up. You lived through what looked like a military training camp and blossomed. You stuck through it, reached your goals and kept going even when you no longer needed to. You sought discomfort and flourished.
The same can applied to the dreams you are yet to actualise. Comfort has no place in achieving the unique. Ask any athlete. Ask any entrepreneur.
We love to give excuses as to why we are yet to realize what we dreamed of as children. Seeking discomfort is the only way to open ourselves up to a world of endless possibilities.
It’s in meeting new people, going to new places, experiencing different cultures and keeping an open mind. It’s in saying “yes” to the things and experiences you would have rejected outright. It’s in giving yourself permission to go after what you have always wanted. It’s in letting go of your fears and allowing yourself to have the heart of a child- spirited, curious, creative, resourceful and assertive.
At IncubatorU, we allow you to dream, while giving you the tools to navigate. We believe that “to bring the best out of people they must be given the opportunity to fail without censure.”
Michael, IncubatorU’s founder, has made a career out of turning challenges into opportunities. He has had to constantly learn something new in order to fully develop his skills. Michael is well versed with seeking discomfort at every turn in order to become a better version of himself. Who better to guide you to leverage your potential?
Make a plan. Start small and build up to it. How will you seek discomfort today?
Reach out to Michael at [email protected] to find your potential. | psychology |
https://milkpeanuts.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/on-being-alone/ | 2018-06-21T11:48:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864148.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621114153-20180621134153-00106.warc.gz | 0.972123 | 976 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__130707166 | en | Is there a difference between being lonely and being alone? Can this loneliness be productive? Today I’ve been writing down some things I’ve been thinking about for some time.
Alone is an occupation where you choose to be apart from other people (At least in a normal setting). If you’ve purposely been put into a room, you might be alone, but you are also isolated – So there’s a new word too; Isolation. We have now Loneliness, alone, isolation and why not also solitude. Can solitude be a collected term to contain the others?
I’d say loneliness is a feeling of not belonging, and to be kept outside of something. What this ‘something’ is, is arbitrary, but it can be a social circle, a physical place you’re not allowed to enter or not being able to fullfil criteria etc. If you are lonely, you probably want to engage in activities to make you less lonely. You have not chosen to be lonely. If you have chosen to be lonely, I argue that you have in fact chosen to be alone.
Jonathan Franzen wrote in his book How to Be Alone that
“Every writer is first a member of a community of readers, and the deepest purpose of reading and writing fiction is to sustain a sense of connectedness, to resist existential loneliness; and so a novel deserves a reader’s attention only as long as the author sustains the reader’s trust.”
I am aware of this being about writers and readers, and not random people. But aren’t we all readers? And sometimes we are the writer. We can perhaps replace the writer with the teller, and the reader as the listener. The book needs a reader, as the writer needs one. And the reader longs for a writer. This relationship is to me symbiotic. The reader needs to be trusted, and must take great care of his position. Loneliness brings people together through others experiences with loneliness. We circle around the bonfire, which in this metaphor is the great pit of raw unrefined loneliness.
Des Esseintes, the main character of Joris Karl Huysmans novel, Against the Grain decides to close himself inside with his books, his art and his music. He becomes a true follower of the aesthetic. He is more concerned about what to wear, what to read and how to be perceived as better than to address his troubles of loneliness and moral decay. This is also the point of decadence in general. A shift from the before where we move away from nature and God, and accept artificiality and hedonistic views. He chooses to be alone, and is therefore not lonely. On the other hand, ‘aloneness’ makes you socialize less, and makes people less likely to come to you, begging for you to join them, and is therefore making you lonely as an end result. Des Esseintes isolates himself so that he can hide from all the grimness reality has in store. This is also his downfall.
Des Esseintes is also a rich heir, with nothing to do, and with to much money. Being alone is for him, his job. He has the time and resources to be alone. One can argue that the occupation of being alone, is a privilege.
Solitude is a word with both positive and negative connotations. For introverts, solitude is a safe word. Solitude is (I argue) also a self-made predicament to find oneself in. On the other hand one might be trapped inside a cabin when an avalanche hits your front door. This is accidental solitude, but not loneliness.Solitude is a bit like religious asceticism where you seek the silence, and the stillness. It’s also the wish of being alone and undisturbed for a while.
To be alone and to be in solitude can reap many rewards in terms of calming oneself, and being in touch with oneself on a deeper level. This is not meant to be a cheesy conclusion. I just wanted to share some thoughts about solidity. I think people should learn to become more content with being alone. Sure, we love as a species to be social, but when was the last time you just sat down without any form of entertainment like a book, a movie, music, computer etc.? When was the last time you just sat and listened to nothing except for your own heartbeat and breath? It’s in the downtime you can hear the white noise of your life. And you would want to keep that tone as harmonious as you can, right?
Franzen, J. How To Be Alone. 2001, Harper Collins. London. | psychology |
https://wa-cradletocareer.org/ | 2023-03-20T16:01:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943484.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20230320144934-20230320174934-00386.warc.gz | 0.963458 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__215117572 | en | Ensuring that all neighborhoods have safe and healthy places for children and families to thrive and grow is especially critical to children’s social and emotional development through the disruptions, disconnection, and trauma brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children’s social, emotional, and behavior development doesn’t begin and end with the school day, and the school day in the current virtual setting has proved increasing difficult to foster connection and growth. Gaps or barriers to transitioning between systems and settings – both throughout the day and across a student’s educational experience from birth to career – create opportunity gaps that disproportionately impact foster youth, homeless youth, youth involved in the justice system, low-income youth, and children of color, and that can persist over a lifetime.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made these existing gaps and barriers even more apparent than they already were and has demonstrated how vital holistic support of children’s growth through mentoring, social emotional learning, play-based learning, experiential learning, and creative expression truly is.
Ensuring that no kids fall through the cracks during the pandemic and beyond means supporting and growing programs that provide these holistic, whole-child support for some of our state’s most vulnerable students. | psychology |
http://sue215.blogspot.com/2012/05/depression-hurts.html | 2018-06-21T23:29:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864303.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621231116-20180622011116-00372.warc.gz | 0.973728 | 540 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__46174767 | en | No, this is not a post about Cymbalta.
People don't like to talk about depression as a disease. They talk about it as a "mental health issue" - something from which a person suffers, just like she might suffer from low self-esteem.
Sometimes it is. Situational depression is a "response to a specific set of external conditions or circumstances." Someone dies; you get depressed. You lose your job; you get depressed. The thing about that sort of depression is you can point to something and say, there's the cause; and you know it's temporary.
But clinical depression is different. It's a constant state of despair, with no real cause - and no end in sight.
But people don't see it as an illness. Many think people who suffer from depression are weak. "If you need a pill to get through the day, don't bother..." is the attitude most people have. "Just get some exercise or take a vitamin; you'll feel better."
No, I won't.
It's a health problem, just like anything else. You take a medication for a thyroid condition, or allergies, or high blood pressure; I take one for depression. Actually, if you want to get technical, I take a low-dosage medication that treats both depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Living in a constant state of worry is tough - and doesn't do a darn thing to help with depression.
I take medication because my body (and brain) can't get me to the "normal" level most others can get to naturally. Does that mean I'm never sad, or worried? Of course not. It just means that without the medication, I see everything as cause for worry and sadness. With the medication, I'm as "normal" as the next person.
Stuff can still make me sad - and if it's really bad, my mind might not know where the sadness should end. I'm just now starting to come out of a terrible period of both depression and anxiety, that was definitely situational.
To be perfectly honest, it was scary as hell. Thankfully, I have friends who supported me. I keep telling them thank you and they say, "Oh, it's nothing; that's just what friends do."
That may be. But I hate to think what might have happened if I hadn't had my friends - or my medication - during the last couple of weeks.
So the next time someone tells you she's depressed, don't shrug it off, or suggest she just get herself to GNC. It might be a bigger deal than you realize. | psychology |
https://a-r-williams.livejournal.com/56296.html | 2020-04-01T10:25:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370505730.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20200401100029-20200401130029-00275.warc.gz | 0.97232 | 1,070 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__124530339 | en | Over at Nathan Bransfords Blog he asks the question “How can you tell if you have writing talent.”
I think it’s a good question, one which sparked a lot of thoughts in my head. I didn’t want create an overly long response, so I’ve decided to examine the question and idea a little further here.
I think talent is a cool thing to have, but I also think it can be a double edged sword.
Talent in the beginning makes things very, very simple. So simple in fact, often the person with the talent does not have to exert maximal effort in order to have their work be above someone else’s. That is what first draws people’s attention. That is where the talented person becomes aware of their gift.
But that very same thing is also the danger.
The problem occurs, when you do not have to try your best, in order to be the best. If this goes on for too long, it creates a sense of easy fulfillment, a sense of simple success. Success acquired without hard work. Success that teaches very little. Success that may not be the best thing for the person to get, based solely on their talent.
For example let’s take two football players. One has talent at a very young age. The other is average, maybe even a little below average.
The one with talent does what he does without thinking, without effort. The other guy has to work just to get a chance to play. As their careers progress they move up to junior high school ( or Middle School if you prefer *g* ).
Now there are more people competing for the spot on the football team as several elementary schools combine into one JHS. There are more people who are talented. So the talented person has more competition with people on an equal level. The average guy, is still average, but still loves the sport. He works harder to make the team, even if it’s only to ride the bench. The guy with talent is still damn good, so he starts.
Now, some of those guys who had talent are now bench warmers. Some of them realize they have to work. Some don’t. Some of the average guys look around and see what they are up against and quit. They know they are not good enough even if they busted their humps day and night.
Four years pass. They graduate JHS and go to HS. Again, same thing occurs. Even more talented people are competing with each other. More average players drop out as the level of what average is, increases beyond their ability to reach. Some average and talented players learn they have to start working to succeed. Some don’t and won’t make it.
Another four years pass. Now they enter college. Once again the level of talent increases. Once again new people find their skills are no longer enough and that it requires extra effort. Once again people drop out as the definition of what average is, increases. Once again people learn and adjust or fail.
Time goes by. It’s time to turn pro. The talent level expands once again. What it means to be average rises to another level and you have all types of players who are pros:
*You have the guy with talent who learned to work hard.
*You have the guy with talent who learned to coast on his skills.
*You have the average guy who learned to work hard.
*You have the talented guy who is now average who learned to coast on his skills.
What does this all mean?
You will not be able to coast forever. There comes a point where the level of your talent is going to be challenged by people who are equally talented. There comes a point where the level of your talent is going to be challenged by people who learned to work hard.
The question is, How have you learned to use your talent?
If you’re really, really talented then you can coast for a long time without much effort. The fact is that once you get into the big wide world, your dealing with a whole new level of talented people. You will be challenged.
Did you learn to work?
If you take talent and combine it with and indispensable will to work and achieve and improve. You will get the Michael Jordans’, the Kobe Bryants’ , the LeBron James’ of the world.
If you take someone who learned to work hard you may get the Tom Bradys’ of the world.
If you take someone who never learned to work, never had to struggle, never had to overcome, you get one of the many first, second, and third round draft picks that become known as a bust.
Talent only guarantees you will have it easy for a period of time. It only guarantees that you can coast for a little while. But talent is a gift that you do not give yourself. It is a gift that in order to maximize you must strive to become better than yourself.
And isn’t that the most important lesson for any of us to learn? To become better than who we currently are. | psychology |
https://www.littlegrasshopperphotography.com.au/baby/bath-time-photos/ | 2018-05-25T05:25:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867041.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525043910-20180525063910-00575.warc.gz | 0.989983 | 408 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__97459439 | en | I’ve never been one for wanting a strict routine for myself. The idea of putting my newborn baby on a routine seemed odd and constricting. Shouldn’t I just let things happen as they happen. Put the baby to sleep when the baby is tired, feed the baby when he’s hungry, play with him when he’s happy? While he was a newborn, this worked well enough, but as my son grew older I discovered that he actually craved routine. Not only craved it, but life was just so much easier when he had it.
When Cooper was eight months old, I remember holding him in my arms, rocking back and forth in a dark room, the clock flashing three am and I was counting. 38…39…40…41…
The counting was all I could do to focus myself on keeping at task, to just wait until five hundred seconds because if I put him down any sooner, he would wake up and cry. Just rock him for ten minutes and he will stay asleep. These were the nights when we skipped a part of the routine, or he went to bed too late.
I am certainly not saying that I regret the nights that life happened and we kept him up too late, although maybe at three am, I might have regretted it just a little bit.
Cooper loves routine, I suppose he might take after his father in that aspect. His bedtime routine is simple, we start eating dinner at 6pm, once he’s finished we run a nice bath, Daddy plays with him while I run around getting all of his things ready, and the he starts drinking his bottle while we put a fresh nappy on him and getting him in his pyjamas and sleeping bag.
He finishes his bottle in bed, then snuggles up with his blanket and dummy and falls asleep by 7.
Tonight I caught a few moments amongst the chaos of getting him ready for bed. I hope you enjoy. 🙂 | psychology |
https://www.kulikulifoods.com/pages/supermoms?sscid=41k6_rw6p9& | 2024-02-29T05:21:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474784.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229035411-20240229065411-00361.warc.gz | 0.976674 | 1,048 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__183871082 | en | Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3 million moms have left the workforce. Moms are at the epicenter of America’s worker shortage. To end this shortage, three mom-led companies teamed up with leading researchers to solicit stories and data from over 1,300 working moms. This report offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from working moms about their experiences of working and parenting during the pandemic. Five key findings were identified.
Kuli Kuli led this report in partnership with mom-led companies Sylvatex and Uncommon Cacao. The report was written in collaboration with researchers from The University of California, San Francisco, The University of California, Berkeley, The University of California, Los Angeles, and Northeastern University.
We heard from moms from all 50 states. Seventy-two percent of the moms surveyed had one or two children. Forty-five percent of the moms we heard from were single parents, the rest were married or in a domestic partnership. The majority of women participating in this study were in heterosexual relationships. There was racial/ethnic and income diversity among the women we heard from. Sixty percent came from low income backgrounds and 22 percent reported incomes below the federal poverty level. The majority of moms surveyed identified as white (61 percent), 18 percent identified as Black, about 10 percent identified as Hispanic or Latina, and 11 percent identified as Asian, Middle Eastern or North African, or multiracial.
Throughout the pandemic, working moms have disproportionately shouldered the burden of parenting. Often, and regardless of relationship status, mothers shouldered this burden single-handedly. Many mothers described this as being the “default parent.” More than half (58%) of the women surveyed said the most challenging aspects of juggling work and childcare was ensuring that their children were cared for. From the stories submitted we learned that for these moms, the biggest challenge was losing childcare when daycares and schools closed at first indefinitely, and more recently, sporadically. Suddenly, working moms had to simultaneously fit in full-time work and full-time childcare, while this typically was not the case for their male partners or the father of their children.
Of the 265 moms that submitted stories, over one-third (37%) reported that they experienced a negative impact on their physical and mental health and were less likely to engage in self-care practices. Loss of sleep and perpetual exhaustion were central consequences of working moms managing multiple responsibilities during the pandemic. Similarly, in our survey, 53% of moms reported getting less than 6 hours of sleep per night. Less than 25 percent of moms were getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep nightly. Additionally, inequities among mothers who had to adjust their work hours to both rise earlier than their children in order to work. Specifically, mothers of color were more likely than their White mom counterparts to report waking earlier. The lack of sleep has severe consequences for physical and mental wellbeing, and could help explain why many moms have suffered from mental health challenges during the pandemic.
As working moms adapted to pandemic-related circumstances, many moms experienced increased discrimination in the workplace, in some cases being fired, pushed out or their careers stalled. Job instability was most pronounced among single mothers, women living below the poverty level, and women of color. For some moms, the struggle to manage multiple new responsibilities at home led to loss of sleep and perpetual exhaustion, which in turn led to reduced performance at work and/or a perception that they would be unable to fulfill their work obligations.
Nearly half of the women surveyed reported initiating a change to how and if they worked outside the home, reporting they either left their job, or transitioned to part-time or entrepreneurship during the pandemic. Moms reported shifting their jobs or hours at work during various stages of the pandemic in response to additional childcare and parenting demands and mental health challenges presented during the pandemic.
Workplace flexibility is the most powerful tool keeping mothers in their jobs. Dozens of working mothers applauded their workplaces for providing the flexibility that allowed them to thrive during the pandemic. Thirty-eight percent of surveyed mothers’ workplaces switched to remote working during the pandemic and 79 percent of those mothers preferred the switch. Among all the mothers surveyed, 36 percent said their workplace allows them to work flexible hours. For mothers that reported having a flexible employer, 52 percent said that they were much more likely to stay with them for a long time. When asked what employers could do to better support them, 38 percent of moms named having flexible mental/childcare “break” days and 36 percent of moms named flexible hours.
We are entrepreneurs, mothers and changemakers who believe that the pandemic has revealed the cracks in a system that is not setup for working parents. We - Lisa, Emily and Virginia - created this award to celebrate supermoms and collect stories that we will use to drive systematic change.
Founder & CEO, Kuli Kuli
Mom to Orion
Founder & CEO, Sylvatex
Mom to Dakota & River
Founder & CEO, Uncommon Cacao
Mom to Noa | psychology |
https://www.lengthytravel.com/quotation/stephanie-dandan-2/ | 2020-07-14T14:02:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655880665.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200714114524-20200714144524-00513.warc.gz | 0.921032 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__224588100 | en | We’ve learned to not let small annoyances, adversities, and misadventures get the best of us and we don’t let it ruin our days. We believe that in any given moment, we have the choice to suffer from whatever problems come our way, or just simply accept it. We’ve grown to choose the latter. We’re not afraid of troubles coming our way even if we are traveling alone most of the time. We’ve learned to face our fears and unlearn them so we grace through our days with courage. No matter whatever fears people project on us, we smile and look right past it. We have learned that if we constantly keep a sunny disposition and keep our light bright then we won’t see the shadows. | psychology |
https://e-discoveryteam.com/2014/01/12/the-psychology-of-law-and-discovery/ | 2023-10-02T09:09:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510983.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002064957-20231002094957-00433.warc.gz | 0.969864 | 3,278 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__237733851 | en | Reasonability is a core concept in the law, right up there with the idea of justice itself. It not only permeates negligence law, it underlies discovery law as well. For instance, a party in litigation, and the attorneys representing them, are required to make reasonable efforts to find relevant documents requested. They are required to make efforts that are good enough to be considered reasonable. But lawyers and litigants are not required to make efforts beyond that; not required to make super-human, stellar efforts, and certainly not perfect efforts.
Conversely, litigants and their lawyers are not permitted to make anything less than reasonable efforts to find the information requested. They are not permitted to make sub-standard, negligent efforts, and certainly not grossly negligence efforts. Let us not even talk about intentionally obstructive or defiant efforts. The difference between best practice and malpractice is where the red line of unreasonable negligence is drawn.
What is Reasonable?
What does it mean to be reasonable and to make reasonable efforts? The answer to that question fills a million legal volumes. It is the subject of countless judicial opinions and statutes. What is reasonable and thus acceptable efforts, and what is not, and the dividing line between the two, can often be difficult to determine. It depends on a careful evaluation of the facts, to be sure, but this evaluation in turn depends on many subjective factors. These factors include prevailing social norms, personal values, prejudices, education, intelligence, and even how the mind itself works, the hidden psychological influences. They all influence a judge’s evaluation in any particular case as to which side of the acceptable behavior line a particular course of conduct falls.
In close questions the subjectivity inherent in determinations of reasonability is obvious. This is especially true for the attorneys involved, the ones paid to be independent analysts and objective advisors. People can, and often do, disagree on what is reasonable and what is not. They disagree on what is negligent and what is not. On what is acceptable and what is not.
All trial lawyers know that certain tricks of argument and appeals to emotion can have a profound affect on a judge’s resolution of these supposedly reason-based disagreements. They can have an even more profound affect on a jury’s decision. (That is the primary reason that there are so many rules on what can and cannot be said to a jury.)
Study of Legal Psychology
Every good student of the law knows this, but how many attempt to study the psychological dynamics of persuasion? How many attempt to study perceptions of reasonability? Of cognitive bias? Not many, and there are good reasons for this.
First and foremost, few teachers exist that have this kind of knowledge. The only ones that I know of are experienced trial lawyers and experienced judges. They know quite a lot about this, but not from any formal or systematic study. They pick up information on the psychological underpinnings of justice by many long years of practice. They learn about the psychology of reasonability through thousands of test cases. They learn by involvement in thousands of disputes as to what is reasonable.
But that is not to say that is the quickest or best way to learn these insights. Perhaps there is an even quicker and more effective way? Perhaps we could turn to psychologists and see what they have to say about the psychological foundations of perception of reasonability. After all, this is, or should be, a part of their field.
Up until now, not very much has been said from psychologists on law and reasonability, at least not to my knowledge. There are a few books on the psychology of persuasion, which I made a point in prior years of studying to try to become a better trial lawyer. But in fact, the field is surprisingly thin. There is not much there. It turns out that the two fields of Law and Psychology have not overlapped much, at least not in that way.
Perhaps this is because so few psychologists have been involved with legal arguments on reasonability. When psychologists are in the legal system, they are usually focused on legal issues of sanity, not negligence, or in cases involving issues of medial diagnoses.
The blame for the overly wide gulf between the two fields should fall on both sides. Most psychologists, especially research psychologists, have not been interested in the law and legal process. Or when they have, it has involved criminal law, not civil. See eg Tunnel Vision in the Criminal Justice System (May 2010, Psychology Today). This disinterest has been reciprocal. Most lawyers and judges are not really interested in hearing what psychologists have to say about reasonability. They consider their work to be above such subjective vagaries.
Myth of Objectivity
Lawyers and judges consider reasonability of conduct to be an exclusively legal issue. Lawyers and judges like to pretend that reasonability exists in some sort of objective, platonic plane of ideas, above all subjective influences. The just answer can be discovered by deep, impartial reasoning. This is the myth of objectivity.
This myth continues to this day in legal culture, even though all experienced trial lawyers and judges know it is near total nonsense. They know full well the importance of psychology and social norms. They know the impact of cognitive biases of all kinds.
Experienced lawyers take advantage of these biases to win cases for their clients. They know how to push the buttons of judge and jury. See Cory S. Clements, Perception and Persuasion in Legal Argumentation: Using Informal Fallacies and Cognitive Biases to Win the War of Words, 2013 BYU L. Rev. 319 (2013). Justice is sometimes denied as a result.
More often than not the operation of cognitive biases happen unconsciously without any puppet masters intentionally pulling the strings. There is more to this than just rhetoric and sophistry. Justice is hard.
Even assuming that the lawyers and judges in the know could articulate their knowledge, they have little incentive to do so. (The very few law professors with such knowledge do have an incentive, as we see in Professor Clements’ article cited above, but these articles are rare and too academic.) Moreover, most judges and lawyers are incapable of explaining these insights in a systematic manner. They lack the vocabulary of psychology to do so, and, since they learned by long, haphazard experience, that is their style of teaching as well.
Shattering the Myth
This is all background to explain why I was so pleased this week to see that one psychologist has finally taken the time to study these issues and share his insights. They are myth shattering to be sure, and thus will be unwelcome to some idealists. But for me this is a much-needed analysis. The psychologist who has dared to expose the myth, to lift the curtain, is not a lawyer too, but has worked with lawyers for over a decade on discovery issues. He has even co-authored a law review article on reasonability with two distinguished lawyers. Oot, Kershaw, Roitblat, Mandating Reasonableness in a Reasonable Inquiry, Denver University Law Review, 87:2, 522-559 (2010).
Yes, I’m talking about Herbert L. Roitbalt, who has a PhD in psychology. Herb did research and taught psychology for many years at the University of Hawaii, where, coincidently, he was friends with my brother George Losey, a professor of marine biology at UH. Only after a distinguished career as a research psychologist and professor did Herb turn his attention to computer search in general, and then ultimately to law and legal search, where he co-founded OrcaTec.
Schlemiel and Schlimazel
Herb has just written a small gem of a paper on law and reasonability. It is a must read for everyone, especially those who do discovery. The Schlemiel and the Schlimazel and the Psychology of Reasonableness (Jan. 10, 2014, LTN). I will not spoil the article by telling you Herb’s explanation of the Yiddish terms, Schlemiel and Schlimazel, nor what they have to do with reasonability and the law, especially the law of spoliation and sanctions. Only a schmuck would do that. Let me just say that I agree completely with his insights. They are insights that took me over 35 years to learn the hard way as a trial attorney and then discovery attorney.
Herb Roitblat’s article should be required reading for all judges and lawyers, especially new ones. Even those intelligentsia deep into the Sedona bubble should take time to study this. Understanding the many inherent vagaries of reasonability could, for instance, lead to a much more civil discourse on the subject of sanctions. Who knows, it could even lead to real dialogue and cooperation, instead of the theatre and politics we now see everywhere, even including the Sedona bubble.
Roitblat’s article contains a two paragraph introduction to another important psychological factor at work in many evaluations of reasonability: Hindsight Bias. This has to do with the fact that most legal issues consider past decisions and actions that have gone bad. The law almost never considers good decisions, much less great decisions with terrific outcomes. Instead it focuses on situations gone bad, where it turns out that wrong decisions were made. But were they necessarily negligent decisions?
The mere fact that a decision led to an unexpected poor outcome does not mean that the decision was negligent. But when we examine the decision with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, we are naturally inclined towards a finding of negligence. In the same way, if the results prove to be terrific, the hindsight bias is inclined to perceive most any crazy decision as reasonable.
Due to hindsight bias, we all have, in Rotiblat’s words:
[A] tendency to see events that have already occurred as being more predictable than they were before they actually took place. We over-estimate the predictability of the events that actually happened and under-estimate the predictability of events that did not happen. A related phenomenon is “blame the victim,” where we often argue that the events that occurred should have been predicted, and therefore, reasonably avoided.
Hindsight bias is well-known among experienced lawyers and you will often see it argued, especially in negligence and sanctions cases. Every good lawyer defending such a charge will try to cloak all of the mistakes as seemingly reasonable at the time, and any counter-evaluation as merely the result of hindsight bias. They will argue, for instance, that while it may now seem obvious that wiping the hard drives would delete relevant evidence, that is only because of the benefit of hindsight, and that it was not at all obvious at the time.
Good judges will also sometimes mention the impact of 20/20 hindsight, either on their own initiative, or in response to defense argument. See for instance the following analysis by Judge Lee H. Rosenthal in Rimkus v Cammarata, 2010 WL 645253 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 19, 2010):
These general rules [of spoliation] are not controversial. But applying them to determine when a duty to preserve arises in a particular case and the extent of that duty requires careful analysis of the specific facts and circumstances. It can be difficult to draw bright-line distinctions between acceptable and unacceptable conduct in preserving information and in conducting discovery, either prospectively or with the benefit (and distortion) of hindsight. Whether preservation or discovery conduct is acceptable in a case depends on what is reasonable,and that in turn depends on whether what was done–or not done–was proportional to that case and consistent with clearly established applicable standards. [FN8] (emphasis added)
Judge Shira A. Scheindlin also recognized the impact hindsight in The Pension Committee of the University of Montreal Pension Plan, et al. v. Banc of America Securities, et al.,2010 WL 184312 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 15, 2010) at pg. 6:
While many treatises and cases routinely define negligence, gross negligence, and willfulness in the context of tortious conduct, I have found no clear definition of these terms in the context of discovery misconduct. It is apparent to me that these terms simply describe a continuum. FN9 Conduct is either acceptable or unacceptable. Once it is unacceptable the only question is how bad is the conduct. That is a judgment call that must be made by a court reviewing the conduct through the backward lens known as hindsight. It is also a call that cannot be measured with exactitude and might be called differently by a different judge. That said, it is well established that negligence involves unreasonable conduct in that it creates a risk of harm to others, but willfulness involves intentional or reckless conduct that is so unreasonable that harm is highly likely to occur. (emphasis added)
The relatively well-known backward lens known as hindsight can impact anyone’s evaluation of reasonability. But there are many other less obvious psychological factors that can alter a judge or jury’s perception. Herb Roitblat mentions as few more such as the overconfidence effect, where people tend to inflate their own knowledge and abilities, and framing, an example of cognitive bias where the outcome of questions is impacted by the way they are asked. The later is one reason that trial lawyers fight so hard on jury instructions and jury interrogatories.
My only problem with Herb’s article on the psychology of reasonableness is that it is too short. It leaves me wanting more. I hope that this is just a teaser to a full exposition of the subject by Dr. Roitblat. What we really need is a full-blown scholarly article, one that will encourage more psychologists to become familiar with the law and legal process. We need a full, systematic, detailed exposition. Herb has the right background and qualifications to deliver. I urge OrcaTec to give their chief scientist the time to write a full paper on this. The profession will appreciate it, I am sure. Resistance is futile.
We also need independent research in this area by full-time psychologists. Their findings could help guide reforms in the law, reforms that could make our justice system more fair and consistent, and less subject to the whims of individual jurists. Herb, if not you, perhaps you could persuade some of your psychology colleagues to pick up the torch here?
The legal profession needs this kind of interdisciplinary cooperation. We have already benefitted greatly by the input of information scientists. Now we could use help from scientists in psychology, especially research scientists and those who study how decisions are made and the hidden impact of psychological processes. We need to have a much better understanding of all of the cognitive disorders and biases that impact legal decision making.
Many lawyers are interested in this intersection and the benefits that might be gained by cross-pollination of knowledge. I have a life-long interest in psychology, and so do many others, some with advanced degrees. That includes e-discovery expert, Maura R. Grossman, who has a Ph.D. in Clinical/School Psychology. A good discovery team needs the insights of both information scientists and psychologists.
The myth of objectivity must be exposed. Many naive people still put all of their faith in rules and the operation of objective, unemotional, Platonic ideals. The Schlemiel and the Schlimazel and the Psychology of Reasonableness helps shatter that myth. But myth shattering is not enough. It is just the beginning. We must study the reality of what is happening in our courts, especially in determinations of what is reasonable. Law is more than logic and reason. It is about people and by people. Lawyers and judges are human, all too human. We need to better understand the subjective influences and psychological processes at play in all judicial decisions. Only in that way can the cause of justice continue to advance. | psychology |
https://katharineslater.com/2022/11/new-love-made-to-last/ | 2023-02-05T13:47:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500255.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20230205130241-20230205160241-00861.warc.gz | 0.941684 | 632 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__14100183 | en | Starting a relationship is exciting. At this point, it’s easy to imagine that these feelings will last forever. Once the initial attraction fades and you settle into your relationship, you and your partner must work to keep things going. Maintaining good communication, finding time for romance, and committing to each other are some of the things you can do to ensure the longevity of a romantic relationship.
Read on to discover 3 tips on how to make a new relationship last.
1.Do not idealize your partner
When starting a relationship, many peopleidealize their partners, attributing to them various traits that they find desirable instead of focusing on the real person and their real qualities and flaws. This can be harmful. The best way to build a strong foundation for your new relationship is to remove your rose-colored glasses and seek to understand your partner in all their human complexity.
2.Invest in self-awareness
Relationships are challenging because there are so many strong emotions involved. Disagreements, misunderstandings, and compromises are inevitable. To make your new relationship last, you need to prepare yourself to face all the challenges that lie ahead. And a great way to prepare is to invest in self-awareness. What does this mean? Possessing self-knowledge means being able to answer the question: “What am I like?”
Understanding your behaviors, thought patterns and all the characteristics that make you a unique person will help you easily overcome any relationship challenge.
A great way to improve your self-awareness is to examine your past romantic experiences. What went wrong? What made you happy? What made you keep going? To learn more, take the MBTI test and find out your personality type. Are you an INTJ? This page aboutINTJ in relationshipsit can help you gain new respect in your romantic life, and not only.
Discovering your personality type and that of your partner can be an enlightening exercise.
3.Discuss red flags instead of ignoring them
When you’re in love, you can discardred flagsinstinctively because you don’t want to jeopardize your new relationship and suffer another disappointment. However, ignoring the red flags will only delay the inevitable breakout. Seeing the best in a person is a great quality, but if you hope to build along term healthy relationship, you must be realistic and watch out for red flags.
If ignoring red flags is harmful, what is the alternative? The best general approach is to discuss the things that bother you right away. When you notice behavior that you would consider a red flag, talk to your partner. Communication can go a long way. If your partner is involved in this relationship, they will not repeat the behavior that annoys or offends you.
Discussing red flags and keeping communication open is the most effective way to avoid future conflict and disappointment and ensure your relationship remains strong.
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PostingNew love made to lastfirst appeared inLove Happens Magazine. | psychology |
http://www.lydiareeves.com/writing.html | 2020-03-28T20:52:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370493120.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20200328194743-20200328224743-00464.warc.gz | 0.971186 | 992 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__162355185 | en | I tend not to explain my artwork too much, as I like to let others take from it what they wish. A recent customer appreciated this, but was curious and asked me to write what my miniature paintings meant to me.
If you too are curious, please feel free to read on! Please note this is unedited from what I sent to my customer.
Power, Dominance and Serenity (I, II, III)
You are right in that I tend to cover some of the deeper meanings of my work with lighthearted humour. Not everyone understands that I have serious concepts behind such seemly funny and jokey pieces of art. Therefore it is easier sometimes to play on the oddity and uniqueness of the work and laugh about it. However, of course, for one I would never have got a good degree on purely humorous art! And secondly my work does hold many a serious message for myself. Everyone who looks at art work takes something different from it, and sometimes I am reluctant to indulge viewers on the heavy concepts of my works as I’d rather they found something in it for themselves.
But, I shall indulge you as best I can.
I have always had a strange fascination with depicting the human body in my work. I loved drawing faces, hands, feet and eyes from a very young age. And as I grew into my teens practically every single piece of art I created was of nude women. I think it stemmed from the hatred of my own body when I began growing into puberty. Nudity, sex, pornography and all things related have always been a fascinating subject for me. I have struggled personally with different aspects of the above, therefore all of my work is like a form of therapy for me. Being able to ooze my emotions, thoughts and feelings out into pieces of art is an amazing ability that I feel blessed to be able to do.
In these oval pieces I wanted to show the delicateness of the female form. She’s soft and peaceful within. This, juxtaposed with the hardness of the man showing off his greatest weapon which can be the strongest form of intimidation for women, creates an odd combination of feminine and masculine imagery. Odd but fascinating… Is it the male being encased in femininity? Loosing his masculine power? Or is it the sex-driven male thrusting himself into the serenity of the delicate and peaceful landscape? That is an open question I don't have an answer to.
The time taken to produce each piece may seem strange for an image of an erect penis, which in the grand scheme of things is so fleeting in the moment. But I hope to reflect a sense of romanticism within my paintings through the concentrated technicality and traditional style of painting. These miniatures also convey a feeling of love and care which are blatantly missing from the crudeness of the men’s photographs of themselves. Bringing feminine and masculine together in one small intimate painting brings up a question of dominance. Which sex dominates? The strong man is pictured in the foreground, but being surrounded by blossomed flowers and a succulent landscape almost takes the power away from the masculinity of the erect penis. And really, everyone knows the woman has the upper hand in the bedroom. Women hold the key. Maybe men aren’t as dominant as they would seem.
Also I was trying to take the intimidation and seediness away from the erect penis. It is a beautiful form. It plays a part in creating life, creating love, and the most intimate experiences. Perhaps it should be celebrated more. Women’s breasts and vaginas have been depicted a thousand times over from the old masters to modern day art work. Penises are less displayed, and so painting them in my work gives viewers an opportunity to debate, to discuss and to talk freely (behind the excuse of art work) of so many subjects which in everyday life they may feel uncomfortable talking about. Or just the fact that the opportunity for the conversation to go that way may not occur. Any conversation people are shy to talk about are the most important types of conversation, I think.
The size of the painting is just as important as the painting itself. Having to view the intricacy of the paintings up-close means one has to really stop, look and study. You cannot simply stand at one end of the room and see it on the other, quickly able to avert your eyes if you so choose. The tiny detailed work forces a creation of an intimate experience between viewer and subject.
I always think that a good piece of art evokes an emotion. It doesn’t matter at all what kind of emotion one feels when looking. But as long as they feel something then the art has done it’s job. It has made them think. I hope that in all my art work I make people feel things. | psychology |
https://cwa.ac.uk/about/alumni/alumni-news/productivity-series-5-ways-a-lack-of-sleep-could-be-affecting-your-brain-function | 2021-04-14T14:15:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038077818.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20210414125133-20210414155133-00075.warc.gz | 0.938448 | 961 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__124034027 | en | If you’re missing out on sleep, you have no doubt experienced a feeling of grogginess, or inability to concentrate. Perhaps if you’re used to late nights or early mornings, you just grab a coffee and get on with your day. However, sleep deprivation can have far more profound effects on your brain function than you might think.
New studies have shown that the effects of sleep deprivation can be the same as drinking too much, and if ignored over time can lead to cognitive decline later in life.
“We discovered that starving the body of sleep also robs neurons of the ability to function properly,” said Fried, the study’s senior author, a professor of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Tel Aviv University. “This leads to cognitive lapses in how we perceive and react to the world around us.” – in plain English this means, we make more mistakes.
Here are the main effects that being sleep deprived can have on your brain function.
This is one side effect that most people might recognise. Losing out on sleep can impair your ability to filter out information, meaning that if lots of other things are going on at the same time, you may find it hard to focus on the specific information you need. This can be frustrating at work or college, and could be dangerous if you’re driving, for instance.
Sleep deprivation slows down the ability of the cells in your brain to process visual information and translate that into conscious thought, thereby slowing down your reactions to the world around you. The study shows this has the same effect as alcohol on your reaction times.
“Severe fatigue exerts a similar influence on the brain to drinking too much,” Fried said.
Not getting enough sleep earlier on life, particularly middle age, can lead to greater risk of cognitive decline later on. A report from University Health News even suggests that people diagnosed with insomnia may be twice as likely to develop dementia. This is an extreme example, but it shows how important getting enough sleep can be throughout your life.
But getting too much sleep may also be harmful - the study also found that getting 9 or more hours a night can also have the same detrimental effect.
Learning and memory
When we sleep, your brain carries out a kind of ‘rehearsal’ of what you learned during the day. When you learn something, your brain ‘fires’ millions of nerve cells (neurones) in certain patterns, and when you sleep, your brain ‘replays’ these same patterns. This replaying is what reinforces your memories overnight.
Every night your body experiences a ‘sleep cycle’ of five different stages which repeat throughout the night. One cycle takes about 90-110 minutes.
Stage One – You are on the edge of sleep, where it’s easy to wake up. Ever experienced a jolt like you’re falling when you’re first getting to sleep? That’s this stage.
Stage Two – You are in a light sleep, your heart rate has slowed and your body temperature has fallen.
The next stages are the most important ones for brain power.
Stage Three and Four – You are in a deep sleep, where it’s hard to be woken up, and you would feel disorientated for a few minutes if you did wake up. How it helps your brain: This is when your tissues are repaired, energy is restored and hormone production is increased. This restorative stage of sleep plays a vital role in consolidating new information learned during the day – the ‘replaying’ we mentioned earlier that helps you memorise things and transfer information from short term to long term memory.
“Sleep deprivation impairs learning and the ability to create new memories. Poor sleep also diminishes your capacity to recall memories you’ve already made, whether you made them a month ago, or 10 years ago,” says the Sleep Doctor.
Decision-making and judgement
Research has shown that you’re more likely to engage in risky behaviour and impulsive decisions when you’re sleep deprived. This is because when you don't get enough sleep your prefrontal cortex, the area that handles decision-making and planning, is affected. You’re more likely to make decisions that offer an immediate reward rather than thinking long-term.
This all goes to show that when you’ve got a deadline looming, sometimes it’s best to get a good night’s sleep than burn the midnight oil to get it done.
Read more productivity advice here: | psychology |
https://www.investmentcitizenship.org/the-psychology-of-sports/ | 2024-03-01T03:15:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474948.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301030138-20240301060138-00719.warc.gz | 0.964933 | 310 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__56153700 | en | Sports have many benefits, including boosting your physical and mental health. It’s also fun and an exciting way to learn new things. Depending on your sport, you may be competing against others, or you may be a spectator.
The psychology behind sports teaches you to cope with the highs and lows of life. It also helps develop your killer instinct, respect for others, and a never give up attitude.
It also teaches you to be flexible, think on your feet, and handle situations with sincerity. Having a positive attitude can help you in many ways, including determining the outcome of a game.
When you win, you feel good. But losing can be a lot worse. Losing teaches you how to bounce back from disappointing situations. Ultimately, it teaches you to be resilient and to appreciate the good times.
It teaches you how to plan, practice, and perform. You’ll get better at it over time, and that’s what makes it a worthwhile activity.
In general, it’s not surprising that some people consider sports the best way to stay active. Playing sports can burn calories, provide a fun and interesting way to learn, and develop valuable skills such as goal-setting and risk taking. Plus, it doesn’t distract you from other things, like school work.
Some of the best sports, such as golf, basketball, and tennis, teach you to focus on your strengths. Other sports, such as running, teach you to use your speed to your advantage. | psychology |
https://www.gabrielvegacounselingpllc.com/index.html | 2024-04-24T10:06:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819089.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424080812-20240424110812-00531.warc.gz | 0.874493 | 327 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__168811281 | en | Gabriel Vega Counseling, PLLC strives to meet the virtual, trauma-informed, therapeutic needs of marginalized and disenfranchised individuals in New Hampshire and Vermont.
My specialties include treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders, and symptoms related to complex developmental trauma. I specifically provide virtual Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) therapy for adults 18+.
My other specialties include treating depression, providing Gender Affirming Care for gender-diverse populations, anxiety disorders, minority stress, family conflict, and providing culturally competent treatment.
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Established in 2022
After the COVID-19 pandemic started, it became clear that people needed trauma-informed mental health support that went beyond the typical office visit. Gabriel Vega Counseling, PLLC understands that cutting travel time, reducing exposure to illness or extreme weather events, and accepting technology as a helpful tool, are just a few ways our new “normal” can be embraced.
My ultimate goal is to provide exceptional clinical mental health counseling with the convenience of virtual service delivery - whether in your home, office, car, park bench, or wherever you see fit.
Introduction to EMDR Video:
Courtesy of EMDR International Association: https://www.emdria.org
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.
- Carl Rogers | psychology |
https://namasteretreatsindia.com/retreats/ | 2024-02-27T20:57:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474686.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227184934-20240227214934-00025.warc.gz | 0.961423 | 1,133 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__118725408 | en | ShivaShakti Journey to Rishikesh, India: Transformational Detox Culture Retreat (Men & Women)
March 12 – 20, 2024
Rishikesh, situated on the banks of the Holy Mother Ganges River in the foothills of the Himalaya, is a place of ancient spiritual practices. It is a place that holds the vibration of thousands of years of yoga, meditation and Ayurveda and as such is the perfect environment for deep transformational work.
Conscious eating and juice fasting has long been practiced by so many who have come before us who have used it as a tool to access their deeper selves, to cleanse the body and purify the mind. This has a strong effect on us as we begin to open to a deeper connection within and without. The result is that we start looking at our lives and where we are with a fresh and clear vision. With this clarity it becomes easier to guide and direct our lives into the lives of our own choosing. Once we have cleansed with a juice fast, we will re-introduce delicious, clean and nutritious Indian Vegetarian food back into your diet.
Our deeper selves are accessed, channeled through the practice of yoga, meditation, walking in the foothills of the mighty Himalaya, emotional release, juice fasting and experiencing long held reverence for the ancient practices in this place of high energy.
While yoga is a useful tool for exercising and stretching our physical body as well as nourishing and tonifying our organs and assisting with the detoxification process, our yoga practice is for the mind. It helps to calm and balance our mind utilising the breath as our primary focus. You do not need to have practiced yoga before, our classical Indian yoga is suitable for beginners as well as intermediate practitioners.
We use a method of guided mediation called Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep as it is commonly known. Yoga Nidra is an immensely powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain making it suitable for beginners but it is also highly beneficial for regular meditators. The practitioner rests comfortably in savasana (lying down on their back), and is systematically taken through the layers of self, leaving us with a sense of wholeness. During the practice of Yoga Nidra, we are able to develop a communication with our body and mind and become more integrated. Some of the many benefits include stress and anxiety reduction, the promotion of emotional wellness, the development of self awareness and greater consciousness, increases concentration span, improved sleep and with regular practice can lower blood pressure along with a healthy lifestyle.
Our bodies hold memories of all our experiences including all kinds of traumas. So we may be aware of certain events in our lives and we may have dealt with them at the emotional and psychological levels, but we haven’t necessarily dealt with them at the physical level. We will learn how to release these emotions that are stuck in our bodies which ultimately and powerfully hold us back from truly changing the way we see, think and feel about ourselves. When we release these old emotions, we develop new neural pathways that lead us to deeply caring about and loving ourselves which brings about a fresh energy to live our lives the way we want.
This is a deep cleansing transformational retreat which promises not only to cleanse your physical body, but your emotional body and mind also. You will have an opportunity to experience the best of spiritual India as well as cleanse at the deepest levels of your being. You will come away from this retreat with clarity of mind and a way to move forward in your own life.
Airport transfers to/from Dehradun Airport Rishikesh
Accommodation in private rooms.
Nutrient dense freshly squeezed juices
Daily walks in the surrounding foothills of the Himalaya
Puja (yogic ritual)
5 Days juice fasting
3 Days vegan meals
Freshly pressed almond milk
Excursions to local sites and temples
Sharing with like minded people
“I wanted someone smart and strong and in tune with the times, and after looking around a little, found Veechi on the net. From the first Skype call, I was convinced she was the right coach for me. She has since been a source of strength, knowledge, insight, and encouragement, and has played a huge role in helping me turn my life around. Veechi has particularly been available when I’ve needed her the most. She is experienced, liberated, patient, funny and interesting. She continues to challenge me to grow further, and I look forward to a continuing fruitful association.”
— Chan Basavaraj
“The host Annie was warm, compassionate, loving nature, who was ever attentive to each of the guests individual needs. Her intuitive, deep approach to meditation and yoga and tailoring each of the sessions to suit everyone’s level and individual process. Her calming, loving energy was apparent in everything she graced her presence and time in. For me, Annie made the whole experience deeply spiritual and energizing. The classes were accommodating for all levels, which was important for me given my lack of experience and patience with myself in this area. Overall, the flow and energy of the week was beyond my expectation. The whole experience for me was totally rejuvenating and I am still breathing and smiling on the aftermath. I feel truly privileged to have been apart of this experience and I believe we were all meant to meet and share this experience.”
— Melanie Flynn, Amsterdam | psychology |
https://gettinsentimental.wordpress.com/2019/10/02/to-make-things-right-or-not/ | 2023-02-06T21:57:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500365.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20230206212647-20230207002647-00454.warc.gz | 0.986736 | 878 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__261500954 | en | I am always filled with a sense of renewal and excitement during the Days of Awe*. Granted, the High Holy Days* usually occur in early fall, when the temperatures are dropping, the rains are returning, and the leaves are beginning their transition. Considering Fall is my favorite season here in the Pacific Northwest, when it’s combined with the High Holy Days, it brings an unbeatable combination of rejuvenation, hope, and purpose into my life.
Three years ago, during the period between the period of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, I made the decision to reach out to my younger brother who, at the time, was in prison. I hadn’t spoken to him in a while because I was so frustrated with his choices in life and how he ended up where he was. But during that period, I missed him deeply and knew I needed to forgive him and, more importantly, ask for his forgiveness for my own bullheadedness. I contacted him through the prison email system, and we began a seven-month correspondence that lasted until he got out of prison. Our father died just three weeks after that and, a year and three weeks later, my brother died, too.
In the nearly 14 months since my brother died tragically, I’ve reflected a lot on my decision to reach out to him and how it was the arrival of Yom Kippur that compelled me to do so. Had I not, he and I might not have reconciled prior to our father’s death or even prior to his death. I would have been rocked to my core had I not had a chance to reconnect with him and had my husband and I not hosted him out here for a week and got to spend time with him. Less than four months after his visit, he was gone. How very different my grief might have been had I not taken the atonement aspect of Yom Kippur seriously, remembered how much I loved my little brother for who he was inside, regardless of his life choices, and reached out to apologize and ask for forgiveness.
This year, my thoughts keep gravitating to my two half-siblings. We share a father and, due to reasons I don’t even honestly still understand, our relationship is strained. Other than commenting to my half-sister that my husband and I found some of her Facebook posts offensive about two and a half years ago, I don’t know what I did to her to make her wash her hands of me. As for my half-brother, we had a falling out after Dad died because he refused to come to the funeral. After my brother’s funeral last year, I asked both of them if we couldn’t put our differences behind us and move forward as a family. I’d already lost a sibling and didn’t want to lose any more, and now it feels as though I have, anyway. They both don’t talk to me – text messages receive either one-word replies or none at all – so I stopped trying months ago. I don’t know how to atone for an unknown transgression. Perhaps it’s that same bullheaded pride that’s holding me back, but I don’t know how to proceed, nor do I want to ask for forgiveness when I don’t have any knowledge that I did anything wrong in the first place.
Figuring that out is the internal work I’m doing for this Yom Kippur. I don’t know yet how I’ll move forward, but I know I need to reflect and think about things. Familial relationships are difficult and, as I’ve learned, fractured relationships often completely shatter after the death of a parent. It’s happened to me, and it’s also happened between my husband and his siblings since their mother died. Deciding what is the right thing to do is hard and, in this case, the ultimate decision may not be made until long after Yom Kippur has passed.
*Days of Awe and High Holy Days – the period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which are the High Holy Days. | psychology |
https://carljungandjkrishnamurti.blogspot.com/ | 2023-04-02T06:00:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950383.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402043600-20230402073600-00190.warc.gz | 0.979223 | 1,180 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__14049538 | en | Carl Jung: the Astrologer’s wise old man at the Bollingen Tower
Here’s a photo of Carl Jung’s “Bollingen Tower” that I saw the last time I was in Zurich—such a magical place! I love that he built this stone and timber tower as his sacred retreat. There’s a wall here where he painted a vibrant mural of the outstretched wings of his spiritual mentor, ‘Philemon’. You can see this colorful painting in his journal: “The Red Book” –and he painted it without benefit of electric lights—! The mural within the round tower is the heart of this space, and it has a rustic, primitive and private feeling. He would take himself here to ponder, write, and cook meals over an open fire—apparently he was quite a good cook who loved cooking in a large pot—and if you were honored to be a guest at supper, he would suggest “quietness” while eating so that the food could be truly savored.
I can imagine him here, with his pipe, his paints and his….aloneness. He “attended to his inner life” and in this way he was an archetypal “senex”—the wise Saturnian elder man. Jung had a Leo Sun sign, with a Taurus Moon conjunct Pluto, and Aquarius rising.
He was also a bit of a trickster (like Hermes), and a shaman and scholar as well as a spiritual man and healer. His psychology came out of his life; he broke some rules, he kept to some. As John Perry, a friend of his noted: “There was always a little something magical about the way Jung’s mind worked. He said that he felt himself to be more shaman than psychiatrist.”
Sometimes I fear that most modern psychology, and even astrology, serves the ego’s fantasy of control, while Jungian psychology affirms “the summons to surrender to the gods”—to that which wishes to live through us…and calls us to listen to the inner archetypal voices which astrologers call planets.
Jung would counsel that we become a “disciple” to that which is calling us, and surrender to our personal discipline. A positive view of “discipline” don’t you think? Being a disciple to that which you really love? Still it’s never easy for us, nor was it for him.
His dearest friend, Toni Wolf, highly disapproved of his exploration of alchemy and astrology, but he pursued it anyway and that issue finally ended their relationship of many years. Did you know that she was his lover, companion, and ‘guide’ when he was going through his most difficult years during his Uranus opposition, around the age of forty? And that Jung’s wife, Emma, actually accepted Toni as a member of the family…so Toni would be present at Sunday meals…much more accepted in European culture at that time than it would be now! Anyway….
Did you know that Jung studied and practiced astrology for forty years before he published his work on synchronicity in 1950? He used the word “synchronicity” to explain how astrology worked, meaning that there can be a relationship between two things that don’t have a causal relationship—that is, that one event doesn’t scientifically cause the other to happen—i.e. pure cause and effect. But what is significant and necessary is that there must be an emotional meaningfulness to that moment in time. And of course, what could be more meaningful than our birth! Jung once said: “We are born at a moment in time, and like the grapes in a vineyard, we take on the qualities of the time and place from which we came.”
Jung used the birth charts of his clients to “find clues to the core of psychological truth…” (this was written in a letter he wrote to Freud in 1911). The fact that he respected and used astrology means a lot to those of us who combine psychology and astrology—which is what archetypal astrologers do.
But even if Jung didn’t have this connection, I would still be in awe of him as the archetype of the “Wise Old Man.” He honored the Mystery that we live within—that sea the Soul swims within—without getting dogmatic about it. Isn’t that the heart of wisdom; to honor the Mystery without literalizing it and without trying to make it fit precisely into concrete scientific or historical fact? Joseph Campbell later called this kind of truth a “myth” and he understood myths as revealing a very deep level of truth.
Today I feel more like a mentor in writing all this. But still the story continues here…and I haven’t heard a word yet from Peter, even though Sophie and I will be in Zurich by noon today. I’m thinking of staying in a B & B in old Zurich if we can find a room. Perhaps I’ve honored my Saturn conjunct the Libra Sun today by writing about Jung as the astrologer’s “senex” while listening to Bach, on my Ipod. It has been pouring rain all day, and Sophie has been reading and sleeping this whole train trip—but she did tell me one thing—she has a surprise for me tonight when we get settled in our rooms….? | psychology |
https://www.lipreading.org/tips-for-lip-reading | 2023-11-30T11:45:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100184.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130094531-20231130124531-00110.warc.gz | 0.955621 | 726 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__258970314 | en | Everyone can have moments when lip reading becomes difficult. There are just some situations that make it impossible to lip read all the content, but what is important is to understand and communicate as much as possible. Following are some tips that can help make lip reading more effective.
•Lip reading is not limited to reading the other person’s lips. Being able to see the person’s entire face, expressions, gestures and even body movement can help with reading and better communication. Facial expressions, in particular, can give very important clues about the topic and the speaker’s mood.
•Be aware of the position of the speaker. Try to stand in position six feet or less from the speaker since this will make it easier to see body language, lip and facial movements. Try to avoid bright lights behind the speaker as these can cast shadows on the speaker’s face and make it more difficult to lip read.
•Make an attempt to relax when needing to lip read since tension and stress can make it harder to concentrate on the other person. Do not put pressure on yourself to read the other person’s lips, expressions or gestures. Try to be calm so that the lip reading comes naturally.
•Try to identify the topic as early as possible. Knowing the topic of the conversation will help you fill in a lot of what is missed during lip reading.
•Do not attempt to read every word said. Instead, focus on the topic of the conversation and in full sentences. This will help with figuring out the rhythm of the speech patterns and help with overall lip reading. As you become more comfortable with lip reading, this will feel more natural.
•Keep up-to-date with world and community issues and your family and friends’ interests. This will assist you during conversations, making it easier to follow the topic.
•Attempt to be involved in the conversation. Do not try to remain isolated and invisible since conversation and communication involve the active participation of the members of the circle.
•Let others know that you need to lip read as part of the conversation. This is will allow them to adjust their actions so that you can be an active participant in the conversation. Without prior knowledge of your lip reading, they might unintentionally act in ways that will make it more challenging for you to understand and participate.
•Remember that lip reading is not just about listening by reading lips. It also involves looking and thinking, so it takes a lot of work and concentration.
•Develop a sense of rhythm. The rhythm of speech affects the way sounds are formed; by being conscious of the speakers rhythm, you can pace yourself to crucial clues.
•Fatigue can set in when lip reading for extended periods of time. Because it involves such an amount of concentration, you can become very tired as you lip read, particularly when you first begin lip reading. Taking frequent breaks to breathe deeply and close your eyes should help with the fatigue until you get used to the amount of concentration and work needed.
Becoming an effective lip reader takes time, practice and patience. The more you do it, the easier and more natural it will become, but it is a process that can last a lifetime since there are many dialects and patterns to learn. Additionally, each person is different and lip reading each face involves different tools. It is also an invaluable skill that can benefit everyone in all aspects of their lives. Taking courses to learn and hone this skill is one of the ways you can improve your lip reading. Try our online course to begin learning lip reading immediately. | psychology |
http://fundamentaldefense.com/2015/10/old-dogs-can-learn-new-tricks-its-called-neuroplasticity/ | 2017-10-17T22:02:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822513.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20171017215800-20171017235800-00124.warc.gz | 0.970825 | 1,430 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__155618231 | en | I often have students on my range who have previously learned and practiced shooting in a way that is counterintuitive and doesn’t work well in the context of self-defense. Typically, these students “came up” shooting bullseye targets in the Weaver stance while staring at the front sight for every single shot. When they come to a Combat Focus Shooting class, I introduce them to a natural, neutral, athletic stance that the human body instinctively puts us in when we are preparing to fight. I then teach them to fully extend the gun and engage the shoulders to allow for a presentation of the firearm that is consistent with the visual plane and helps with recoil management. Finally, I tell them only to close one eye and use the sights if the target dictates a need for greater precision, but to otherwise focus on the target and rely on proper kinesthetic alignment to achieve accurate shots. For those who have spent many years essentially just target shooting, this different way of doing things is going to take some “getting used to”; and this is before I even introduce other concepts such as lateral movement, processing information after an engagement, etc.. Fortunately for these students, the old cliché’ that you “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” has been proven by neuroscience to be patently false. While it will certainly take time and repetition, even brains that are “set in their ways” can be neurologically reshaped to produce the desired results, regardless of the age of the student. In fact, some of the repetition that can help in achieving this goal need not even occur on the range at all. It turns out that our brains are capable of far more adjustment than we have historically given them credit for.
In the past, our understanding of the way the brain works was based on the assumption that our neurons are “hardwired” to accomplish certain tasks in certain ways from childhood (or whenever we initially learn something), and could not be effectively re-adjusted later in life. This is where we get the “old dog” cliché’ mentioned above. However, neuroscientists have made new discoveries in the past couple of decades that have flown in the face of this old conventional wisdom. In fact, our brains are not “hardwired” in any sense of the word. Quite the contrary, our neurological “wiring” is constantly changing based on continued experiential learning that occurs throughout life.
The brain is capable of re-routing, adapting, discarding, and even creating new neurological pathways in ways that we simply couldn’t understand prior to technologies like eMRI imaging. We still don’t fully understand the brain’s ability to adapt, and are constantly finding new phenomena that challenge previously held dogma. This new understanding of the adaptability of the human brain is called “neuroplasticity”, and is changing the way that we view what learning really consists of. This has many positive implications for those students who are “re-learning” to shoot in the context of self-defense after many years of old school target-shooting.
We now know without a doubt that through practice and repetition, “old dogs” can in fact learn “new tricks”, though not usually overnight. When I have these “old dogs” in class, I can usually see the neuroplasticity mentioned above beginning to occur by about the afternoon of the second day of class. After doing hundreds of repetitions of the new skillset, I start to see the old “habits” melting away as they are replaced by what is being learned in class. The feet that used to be staggered start to square off. The one arm that used to be cocked is now reaching full extension. However, it doesn’t typically become fully ingrained in the short amount of time the 2 day class consists of.
During drills that are designed to put the student off balance, I typically see those old habits “creep up” so to speak. All this means is that the synaptic connections that the new neurological pathways consist of have not fully developed and will require more “construction time” through continued practice. A mentor of mine refers to overcoming these old ‘habits’ as digging a new “rut in the road”. When we learn things in a certain way, we dig a mental rut (neural pathway), and replacing that old rut with a new one simply takes time and repetition. As such, jerking the steering wheel and getting frustrated is a waste of time. You simply have to be patient, keep practicing, and let the brain do what it does as the new “rut” is dug.
Fortunately, we have also learned that not all practice must be physical in order to be effective. In a 2007 Time Magazine article that goes into a lot of detail on neuroplasticity, we learn about a study that was conducted by a Harvard neuroscientist by the name of Alvaro Pascual-Leone. In this study, Pascual-Leone took 2 groups of volunteers and taught them how to play a simple melody on the piano as he measured the neurological activity in their brains. While one group learned to play the melody by physically touching the keys, the other was instructed to simply visualize themselves playing the notes. After a week of practice, both groups were able to physically play the melody on the piano, and the neurological changes observed in both groups were nearly identical. Through simply visualizing, one group was able to learn and execute the task just as well as those who had done the “hands on” learning.
While I’m certainly not suggesting that you neglect your range time in favor of meditation, what I am suggesting is that a great deal can be accomplished just by visualizing yourself “doing it right”. This is going to be especially helpful when trying to “unlearn” some old habit and replace it with something new. If you will spend as much time as you do physically practicing, visualizing yourself executing the new skills you are learning; you will be surprised by how well you do when it comes time to physically execute them on the range. Visualization techniques have been used to help professional athletes perform at high levels, and to help clinically depressed and OCD patients overcome their disorders; and it will undoubtedly help you learn to efficiently integrate with a handgun.
The human brain is an amazing organ. We are just now starting to see just how malleable and capable of adjustment it really is. So, if you are an “old dog” who used to shoot weaver stance at bullseye targets, you too can learn new skills in context; it’s just going to take some extra time and dedication. If you are willing to put in the work, your brain will do the rest. | psychology |
https://nycchildpsyc.com/neuropsyc/2018/5/16/beginners-guide-pediatric-neuropsychology-neuropsychologists | 2019-04-21T20:28:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578532882.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20190421195929-20190421221929-00122.warc.gz | 0.963311 | 419 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__99043118 | en | A neuropsychologist is someone who specializes in the functioning of the brain and focuses on the connection between the brain and behavior. Neuropsychologists are licensed in psychology and have studied clinical psychology in addition to special training in neuropsychology. A pediatric neuropsychologist has extensive training in how the brain develops, as well as training in testing and assessment of developmental, neurological & learning disorders.
Pediatric neuropsychologists are often sought out when parents and/or teachers have concerns about a child's ability in one or several areas which can include difficulties with focusing, paying attention, reading, learning, and/or behavior problems. A comprehensive evaluation can provide clarity when a child's diagnosis is not clear, the cause for their difficulties is complex or confusing, or it is unclear what supports they need in order to excel. Sometimes parents ask us if they should do a school evaluation first or if they should completely forgo an evaluation with their child's school and elect a comprehensive assessment. The answer to that is not the same for every child as it completely depends on the questions being asked. The difference between a neuropsychological evaluation and school evaluation is that a school evaluation is often limited in nature and seeks to determine if a child has a deficit in a particular area, whereas a neuropsycholgoical evaluation seeks to understand why a child is having difficulties.
Some benefits or reasons for seeking a neuropsychological evaluation include:
- helping parents, teachers and physicians to understand what is causing the child's difficulties in school or at home
- providing diagnostic clarity
- understanding how the child learns best
- improving ability to develop a treatment and/or school plan
- improving expectations to match child's abilities, strengths & weaknesses
A variety of areas are assessed during a neuropsychological evaluation, these include, but are not limited to, intelligence, planning & organization, attention & memory, language, academic skills, social skills, impulsive behavior, etc... Finally, neuropsychologists will often assist families in guiding them through to process of acquiring the appropriate services for their child, once determined. | psychology |
https://grow.astrolabs.com/articles/how-to-develop-a-growth-mindset/ | 2023-01-30T08:21:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499804.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130070411-20230130100411-00356.warc.gz | 0.957756 | 2,783 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__183815744 | en | Elena Agaragimova – Corporate Learning
Ivan Palomino EdTech & Innovation
This webinar will show you how to design and grow a mindset to push your business in times of uncertainty. We will discuss how neuroscience and the way our brain operates affect our day to day thinking and decision making. We will also explain how to identify blockers that stop you from achieving certain things and how to put all this information into use.
During your entrepreneurship journey, you want to always achieve, persevere, and overcome all obstacles to grow your business. The people that achieve their business goals, despite uncertainty, are those that encounter and adapt to continuous change. Change is an opportunity for us to grow and we need to see challenges as an opportunity for growth and to come out stronger. An entrepreneur with a growth mindset can learn from mistakes and use them to grow their business. Whereas those with a fixed mindset might dwell on failures and setbacks and maybe have a reason to give up. If you don’t believe in yourself at the end of the day, how can anybody else?
What does Growth Mindset mean to you?
- To be open to new ideas from everyone around us
- The belief that you can improve and progress. The ability to learn from your mistakes.
- Positive thinking
- Adapt to change
- To give growth the highest priority
- To stretch beyond the comfortable and familiar to explore the unknown
- To pivot
A Growth Mindset Drives Motivation and Achievement
Over 30 years ago, Carol Dweck, a research professor and her colleagues came together to look into what people’s attitudes towards failure were. They noticed some people rebounded while others were completely devastated, even by the smallest setbacks. After studying the behaviour of thousands of people, Dr Dwaik coined the terms, fixed mindset and growth mindset. These describe the underlying belief people have about their learning and intelligence. When it comes to change, we may not always be able to control the outcome, but we can always control our response to it.
Think about any of your last entrepreneurship setbacks, as we all have them, what was your reaction to it? What led you into taking this setback and creating an opportunity out of this challenge? Or what led you to think positively and have you look at it as an opportunity to grow? Everyone reacts differently, and that’s the growth mindset of resilient people. It gives you the tools to bounce back from even the toughest situations. That is a growth mindset, the ability to improve, and our belief that we can improve.
It always starts with you believing in yourself. When you believe you can get better, you know effort can make you stronger. Then you put in that necessary time and effort which leads to higher achievement.
New research and advances in neuroscience have shown that our brains are far more malleable, meaning we can tailor our thinking towards our future more than we knew. A scan showed how our brain components started making new connections after a certain number of days and weeks when a person changes the way they think. A brain’s structure starts to change when you start adjusting your mindset.
Our brain plasticity has shown that connectivity between neurons can change our experiences. With the practice of thinking or doing a certain thing, like a growth mindset, in this case, stronger connections grow in our brain and strengthen existing ones and essentially, that is how neuroplasticity works.
95% of our brain is kind of our subconscious. It is where we have routines, principles, things that our parents told us when we were children – it’s a storage of a lot of rules that anchor in our long term memory part of our brain. This is what defines the person that we are today. Things that people have told us, such as, “oh you’re not able to become an entrepreneur”, “oh you are not able to succeed” get stuck in our head and become anchors in our long term memories. It is possible to change that way of thinking, and that is where neuroplasticity comes into play.
We are going to practice putting new information in your subconscious and creating a routine that will stay in your long term memory.
What are the Principles of an Entrepreneur?
Being an entrepreneur follows certain processes. It is a search for a business model that is repetitive, scalable, and won’t burn all our resources. It is important to find a fast and cheap way between building an idea or assumption, measuring the results, and learning all that is needed to validate our assumption.
These principles are quite well known, there are many books around design thinking and lean startups. Can we use the same principles in our personal life to survive in our entrepreneurship?
Certain parts of the processes which are iterations of continuous validations are divided into three parts
- Define the problem: How do you realize that somebody needs your product? How do you validate that there is a problem to be solved?
- Define your solution: How do you solve the problem you defined? This certainly happens before you develop a product. You figure out the solution and follow the Agile methodology to start building a product.
- Follow the Agile methodology to start building a product and ensuring you follow the right principles so you do not run out of money or burn your resources.
You have to answer the questions, will anyone care about my idea? And can I make this happen in a fast and cheap manner?
12 years ago, Zappos wanted to sell shoes online and they wanted to see if people would shop for shoes on the internet. To validate their idea, they created a landing page and uploaded pictures of shoes from the store in their building to see if anyone would be interested in purchasing them. This whole process cost them $200. Instead of them building a whole website and purchasing stock, they started small and simple to see if people would care about this idea.
An employee in a corporation knows at the end of the month they will get their salary, however, an entrepreneur needs to validate their idea quickly and on a budget through small experimentations to ensure they don’t lose too much.
Here we are still in the first phase of entrepreneurship. This is where you have an idea and want to understand the problem. Here are a few keywords you should keep in mind:
- Problem framing
You may sit and develop various products, drop them and pivot from them before you create the one that solves the problem at hand.
Competition is huge in the world, but we can start by understanding a process that will be able to make a change in behaviour stick. Some of the principles we use in our methodology of learning are based on Design Thinking, Lean Startup and Agile. Helping people to continuously run experiments and have validations on their assumptions.
If this works for startup growth, would it work for my personal growth?
So many of the lessons learned on an entrepreneur journey can be applied in our personal lives, whether you want to write a book, create new habits, or get in shape. You can growth hack your career paths and personal lives.
Words valid for building continuous routines to help you build a growth mindset:
- Empathetic: To create new and better ways to do things, we need to understand who we are creating them for. Understand why certain things are more important to us. How do we react and feel with these things? The level of empathy we need to have with ourselves needs to be high to commit to the changes that are related to the world of innovation.
- Problem Finder: How to ask good questions. Most innovations start with a question, not from an answer. As an entrepreneur, this is a needed skill, which is to focus on the question.
- Risk Taker: This is a tough one, especially when you’re used to living the corporate life.
- Networked: We need to create connections with people that are different from us and in different fields. When you have conversations with different people, these get stored in your subconscious, and your subconscious will start making connections you didn’t know were possible. Get out of your comfort zone and attend events you wouldn’t normally go to.
- Observant: The capacity to look at the world outside our comfort zone and observing people. Being capable of taking notes of what you are observing.
- Creator: Not necessarily about having ideas but having the capability of executing the ideas and making them happen.
- Resilient: On average, a person receives around 10 no’s a day when they are presenting their ideas. We have to keep building ourselves up and restoring our energy to keep moving forward.
- Reflective: To be able to say what worked and what didn’t. What could we do differently and so on. We need to measure and learn from our steps.
These 8 keywords belong to the growth mindset of an entrepreneur and are heavily related to living life as an experiment. Trying new things because what is written in books won’t completely work for you. Get inspired by books from leaders but you can’t just take the learning from others and expect them to work on you. It is important to be able to design your process that is more relevant to your conditions.
The brain has a natural resistance to change, but not in one day. You can benefit from certain areas of how the brain works to move forward.
Motivation is a small factor that contributes to change, but what mostly contributes to change is the ability to do mini efforts so that your brain doesn’t produce fear signals that then block your motivation. Remember, to drive change, do small consistent steps because consistency is key. You slowly get your brain used to this new routine that then becomes stored in the long term memory.
Another important factor in how the brain works is the brain does not distinguish between reality and fiction. So driving emotions, being able to realize the present moment, and being happy about those small little steps that you do is something that contributes to the brain adopting new behaviours. If you don’t have any of these behaviours, it is possible to make them into micro habits that may or may not work for you. That is where you go into the loop of building an assumption, measuring and learning, and if it doesn’t work, you pivot. You try another habit but all with the same goal in mind.
We have moved from the world of startups, connected to how we can self improve and use some of the principles and some of the processes into areas of development. The areas of development will not happen alone.
How to convert areas of development into routines and actions?
- Clarify your goals and aspirations: Create an image of the person you want to be, don’t just say it to yourself. Understand and feel that person you are working towards because feelings get stored in your long term memory.
- Explore Behaviours Options: Looking at how you can crowdsource ideas for behaviours. If your goal is to get in shape, what are your options? Doing yoga in the morning? Walking the dog? Exercising before bed? Basically, it’s looking at options that are feasible for you. Behaviours are the actions you will take to reach your goal.
- Match with the current lifestyle: You have 5 to 10 different actions you can start implementing, but not all will match your lifestyle. You take the behaviour and ask yourself if you have the motivation to do it. Does it feel right? Is this a behaviour you want to do?
- Start small…Tiny!: Based on research, you have to have consistency and discipline to make things happen. That is why you have to take small steps to get into the routine to work towards your goal. Tiny actions will take you to the next step.
- Find your triggers: Plan small efforts, but to put in the effort you need to have a reminder, or a trigger, that will remind you to do the action. The most used triggers are the ones you do day-to-day, like brushing your teeth, drinking coffee/tea in the morning, etc. How can we leverage the actions that we do every day to add new behaviours? Instead of just saying you’ll do something every day, you schedule it with a routine you already have, that way it triggers or reminds you to do it consistently. People have enough time to devout small actions.
- Celebrate – make your brain happy: It may look weird, but when you celebrate you give your brain signals that produce enzymes that say you are happy or being pleased. When this enzyme is produced it becomes addictive to the brain and the brain signals to do it again. Everyone should find small ways to celebrate.
Always acknowledge the days you miss a certain routine or not do something you wanted to. Recognize what was it that stopped you from achieving your little checkmark for that day and try not to let it happen again. Then, go ahead and get back on your routine track.
- Mindset The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, PhD
- The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, MD
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- The Tiny Small Changes Habits That Change Everything by BJ Fogg, PhD
- The Lean Startup by Eric Ries | psychology |
https://zimtoday.com/transit-saturn-in-pisces-2023-2026-3424 | 2024-03-03T11:30:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476374.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303111005-20240303141005-00757.warc.gz | 0.953165 | 433 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__126882630 | en | This phrase refers to the movement of the planet Saturn through the zodiac sign Pisces from the year 2023 to 2026. During this period, individuals may experience the influence of Saturn in Pisces, which can bring about various challenges, opportunities, and changes in different aspects of their lives, as per astrological beliefs.
Saturn is one of the largest planets in the solar system and holds significant importance in astrology. The astrological transit of Saturn is a highly influential period that can bring about many changes in our lives. These transits occur approximately every 2.5 years, and each time, they can have different effects.
The transition of Saturn into the Pisces zodiac sign is also a crucial transit, and this transition, set to occur in 2023, can lead to significant changes in our lives. When Saturn moves into Pisces, we may encounter challenges in various aspects of our lives. However, these challenges can also present an opportunity for personal development and growth.
Pisces is an emotional and sensitive zodiac sign, and Saturn’s presence in this sign may focus attention on individuals’ emotional lives and relationships. During this period, we may experience difficulties in our relationships, but these challenges can be an opportunity for our relationships to become healthier.
Additionally, during this transit, people may find themselves drawn more into their inner worlds and show increased interest in spiritual matters. Individuals may allocate more time to explore the meaning and purpose of life. Moreover, during this period, engagement with creativity and art may become more significant.
Saturn’s transition into Pisces can also prompt individuals to reflect on themselves more and learn from past mistakes. During this time, self-questioning may increase, and efforts to bring about changes in life may intensify.
In conclusion, Saturn’s transition into Pisces can lead to significant changes in our lives and bring about various challenges. However, this period can also be an opportunity for personal development, growth, and addressing issues in our lives. It is important for individuals to make the most of this period and implement changes that will be beneficial to them. | psychology |
https://www.himonline.org/mh-2019-seminars-descriptions | 2019-09-19T02:56:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573415.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919015534-20190919041534-00044.warc.gz | 0.915397 | 1,304 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__192391715 | en | Mental Health Conference Program
GENERAL SESSIONS — FRIDAY • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Understanding Mental Health • Dr. Matt Stanford
What does it mean when someone uses the term mental health? Is it synonymous with mental illness? In this keynote presentation Dr. Stanford will discuss the mental health continuum on which we all fall. He will present a model for the causes of mental illness and show how the Church can be the answer to our present mental health care crisis.
The Art of Healing • Dr. Dan Morehead
As people of faith — friends, family, and coworkers — how do we offer each other support and healing? How do we facilitate recovery and growth for the people around us? And how can we be helpful without enabling or getting overwhelmed ourselves? Dr. Morehead will describe the basic spiritual and psychological principles of healing, principles that allow us to be loving and not wounding, helping and not controlling.
GENERAL SESSION - SATURDAY • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
EMPOWER: Enhancing Your Response to Individuals with Mental Health Issues • Dr. Matt Stanford
In this interactive workshop Dr. Stanford will educate participants in the 4 R’s framework (Recognize, Refer, Relate, and Restore), including techniques for identifying mental illness, safe and effective responses in crisis situations, and building a network to quickly connect those in distress with professional care and support.
GENERAL SESSION - SATURDAY • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Be Not Afraid: The Good News About Mental Health • Dr. Dan Morehead
Dealing with mental illness is a grueling, exhausting process. Sometimes it is hard to see reasons to hope. Dr. Morehead will share the shockingly good news about mental health and faith, news that includes science, culture, faith communities, and most of all your own experience with mental illness. Together we will look at ways that God is at work transforming our lives and our world.
ELECTIVE SEMINARS — SATURDAY • 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Suicide Awareness & Training • Memrey Casey
In this workshop, Memrey will cover the criteria for identifying depression, symptoms indicating a person is contemplating suicide, and what we can do when symptoms become more serious. This workshop will help us know what to look for, what do you do, and how to get them help.
PTSD is a Family Affair • Dr. Mike Dugal
Every family, whether intact, distant, or dismantled, is affected by post traumatic stress - whether or not we have loved ones who have served in the military. Causes are rampant and wide ranged. Left undiagnosed it can paralyze a family - and a simplistic approach will compound the pain and confusion in our relationships. In this breakout we will dialogue about the causes and symptoms, and we will take a family approach in journeying with those suffering from post-traumatic stress. As we respond with the “fruit of the Spirit” we may find a grace-filled environment being shaped in our own families. Before we journey towards healing and normalcy, we must realize PTSD is a family affair.
Calling Our Community to Action, Care and Compassion • Dr. Anthony Guerrero
In this seminar Queen’s Medical Center Chief of Psychiatry, Dr. Anthony Guerrero, will make a call for compassion and action in our communities. He will give an overview of the magnitude and impact of Hawai‘i’s mental health and substance abuse problems and propose that we as a community need to creatively work together to leverage limited resources and effectively address these challenges. Not really "owned" or resourced by any one funding source, mental illness today is treated much the way leprosy/Hansen’s Disease was. It is stigmatized, poorly understood and a major cause of isolation and separation. It can lead to homelessness, incarceration, hospitalization, and, sadly, it disproportionately impacts indigenous and other disadvantaged populations. Part of Dr. Guerrero’s presentation will discuss the safety net that Queen Medical Center, in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i offers to our community.
Personhood: Mature and Immature Ways of Seeing and Loving Others • Brian Misaka
We choose how we see and how we love each other. We can invest our time and look at the many facets of people that we encounter. We can simply write them off, put them in a box, see only a single facet of the other and call them names. This is called "Part-Person Relating." Or we can choose to examine their many facets including their history, context, feelings, motivations, and we can empathize with them. This is called "Whole-Person Relating." Join us for a time of unpacking godly ways of viewing and loving each person in your life including God.
Ask the Doctor • Dr. Dan Morehead
Looking for a second opinion, or even a first one? In an open discussion, medical doctor and psychiatrist Dr. Morehead will address a wide variety of your questions on faith and mental health. Topics will include psychiatric medications, treatment resistant problems, issues for family caregivers, alternative treatments, and the role of spirituality in mental health. The discussion will follow the interests and needs of audience members.
A Biblical Look at Depression: Examples and Healing • Dr. George Rhoades
This seminar takes a look at biblical examples of depression and God’s methods for healing depression: the losses of Job, the anger of Jonah, the jealousy of King Ahab, the sin of King David, the exhaustion of Elijah, the spiritual decisions of Jesus — and more. God’s Word is very practical in all areas of life and God’s teaching on depression is very clear, giving solutions for each type of depression.
Understanding and Dealing with Addiction • Dr. Matt Stanford
No one who experiments with drugs or alcohol believes that he or she will experience the destructive effects of addiction. That’s because addiction does not happen overnight, but experimentation and recreational use slowly increase until addiction becomes an all-encompassing way of life. In this seminar Dr. Stanford will discuss the neurobiological and psychological factors that lead someone to become addicted, as well as, successful approaches to treatment and recovery.
Mental Health Conference 2019 | psychology |
https://lewisnyman.co.uk/blog/shifting-from-conflict-to-learning/ | 2023-12-05T05:56:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100545.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205041842-20231205071842-00069.warc.gz | 0.968102 | 278 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__211365431 | en | I've started reading Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. I'm a quarter of the way through andI already want to recommend this book to everyone I've ever met or will meet.
One concept that applies situations of conflict is shifting 'learning mode'. Bare in mind that both parties usually think they are the ones who are in the right. You put aside your perspective of right and wrong and dig deeper into the 'why' of someones actions. Instead of making judgments on someones character, you find out why they acted like they did and how the situation looks from their perspective.
Move from certainty to curiosity
Instead of asking yourself “How can they think that?!” ask yourself, “I wonder what information they have that I don't?”
Instead of asking “How can they be so irrational?” ask “How might they see the world in which their view makes sense?”
If you accept both perspectives, and remove the idea that only one can be the right and the other wrong, you accept the fact that two people can have different experiences and thoughts. You can move forward together instead of butting heads.
Next time I catch myself thinking “Who's wrong or right here?” I'm going to make more effort to listen and accept both perspectives of the story. | psychology |
http://steppingstones.me.uk/Behaviour%20Policy.htm | 2017-09-26T05:20:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818695066.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926051558-20170926071558-00207.warc.gz | 0.941031 | 795 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__244277776 | en | Teachers need to work with parents to develop agreed ways of dealing with unacceptable behaviour. It is important that unacceptable behaviour is curbed, and that clear boundaries are set.
On no account will corporal punishment, (smacking and slapping), be used, nor will the use of Ďnaughty chairsí or corners, or withdrawal of meals be applied. Our staff will not shout at the children or threaten them.
The best ways of dealing with unacceptable behaviour are to remove the child from the scene of activity, (so called Ďtime outí), or to distract the child's attention by moving them to a different activity. The teacher should explain why the behaviour is unacceptable and try to find out the reason for it. It is important that the child realises that it is the negative behaviour that we disapprove of, not the child him/herself.
Prevention is better than cure: if we as adults represent good role models for the children, and provide stimulating activities to prevent them from becoming bored, then many forms of difficult behaviour will never arise.
If problems arise of a serious nature concerning the behaviour of a particular child, then advice will be sought from a health visitor in co-operation with the parents.
A Child's View Of Discipline
Donít spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask for. Iím only testing you.
Donít be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it and it makes me feel more secure.
Don't let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages.
Donít make me feel smaller than I am. It only makes me behave stupidly Ďbigí.
Donít correct me in front of others if you can help it. Iíll take much more notice if you talk to me quietly in private.
Donít make me feel that my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values.
Donít protect me from consequences. I need to learn the hard way sometimes.
Donít be too upset when I say ďI hate youĒ. It isnít you I hate but your power to thwart me.
Donít take too much notice of my small ailments. Sometimes they get me the attention I need.
Donít nag me. If you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing deaf.
Donít make rash promises. Remember that I feel badly let down when promises are broken.
Donít forget that I canít explain myself as well as I would like. Thatís why Iím not always very accurate.
Donít tax my honesty too much. Iím easily frightened into telling lies.
Donít be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me lose faith in you.
Donít put me off when I ask questions. If you do, youíll find that I stop asking and seek my answers elsewhere.
Donít tell me that my fears are silly. Theyíre terribly real and you can do much to reassure me if you try to understand.
Donít ever suggest that you're perfect or infallible. It gives me a great shock when I discover that youíre neither.
Donít ever think that itís beneath your dignity to apologise to me. An honest apology makes me feel surprisingly warm toward you.
Donít forget how quickly Iím growing up. It must be very difficult for you to keep pace with me, but please try.
Donít forget I love experimenting. I couldnít get on without it so please put up wit it.
Donít forget that I canít thrive without lots of love and understanding, but I donít need to tell you that, do I? | psychology |
https://seniorstoday.in/trending/why-change-is-good | 2022-12-07T13:04:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711162.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20221207121241-20221207151241-00824.warc.gz | 0.957464 | 1,141 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__8078133 | en | Try something new – it’s liberating, it can be a life-changing experience and it is a good thing.
Often staying in your comfort zone leaves less room to try something new. Anything or any habit that is done for a prolonged period becomes a comfort zone. For instance, staying home most of the time, or spending time in the kitchen cooking meals every day, or getting the same haircut year after year, or wearing similar shades of clothing… can form a comfort zone. However, the human brain is capable of change at any age. There is no such thing as “too old to try something new”.
When you try something new, your brain forms new connections and neurons. It helps either strengthen or weaken your existing neuron pathways. That is, any habit can be changed or new habits can be formed if you put your mind to it. Neurons are the messengers in the brain that sends signals to different parts of the brain and the nervous system. The phenomenon of forming a new connection of neurons and reorganising it – is known as neuroplasticity.
Neuroplasticity allows neurons to adjust the response when one faces a new situation or change of environment. It helps face the challenge and as you begin to acclimate with the situation the pathways become stronger. So, if you continue practising your hobby day after day your brain and body will become in tune with the change.
Change can be discomforting – There is discomfort when something is new. New beginnings are filled with apprehensions, awkward moments, uncertainty, discomfort and one can feel lost. But when you consistently show up for yourself this change can soon become your new comfort zone. It doesn’t matter if it’s a positive or a negative change, any kind of change after a prolonged period becomes a habit.
For instance, a lot of people care about their health/fitness levels and how exercising regularly makes them feel good about themselves. This feeling was never there from the start, it developed over time – it can be counted as a positive change.
Similarly, an example of negative change could be chain-smoking. It is a result of prolonged smoking, where the person begins to smoke one cigarette a day and after a point, it becomes a habit. However, it is possible to change this aspect as well.
Grief is a price – One can grieve about a lot of things – the demise of a loved one, children moving out, retiring from office, a break up/divorce… Anything or anyone you love dearly, or have invested your emotions in, grief is a price you will have to pay at the end. It is ok to feel upset when you think about the loss. But it is also important to take notice that parting away makes room for change, to try something new and move on.
Easier said than done but practising self-love one day at a time can get you through any grief. It takes will and effort on your part to let go of thoughts that upset you. Memories can leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But the key is to recognise these emotions and move through them. Let go of what happened in the past and be present. Look around, see where you are, and at this moment try something new. Start with something that is out of your normal routine.
Change is the only constant – Nothing remains the same forever, we have evolved and will keep evolving with time. Human beings find it difficult to process uncertainty. But life never goes according to the plan, it keeps changing. From birth to death the only thing that remains constant is the change the body goes through. So when we make peace with change we are opening ourselves to move easily with the flow of life. This way you will be able to create a safe environment for yourself where you are open to change.
When you open yourself toward new experiences your inner confidence gets a boost. You feel empowered and strong. You begin to value yourself again. This attitude can benefit your life in the long run. So start with a small change and see how it can change everything around you.
Being curious about things is what will keep you happy and help you adapt to a new way of living at any age. Be open to trying things that are new to you – perhaps a cuisine that uses similar ingredients differently or watch something out of your comfort zone, it could be a foreign film or a regional film, if you aspire to improve your fitness regime and you are a beginner then start with walking a thousand steps in a day, if you have had the same haircut for years then it’s time to get a new haircut. When you are open to new ideas it will improve your cognitive functioning as it challenges you.
So, try something new this week – it can be anything. If you are someone who is always doing something, or someone who is always stressed about things at home, then perhaps doing nothing could be something new for you. Being still and quiet could be your new thing. Taking some time off to unwind and contemplate is perhaps what you need.
Change can be anything in any aspect of your life. You can set new habits, influence your thought processes by reading interesting material, be self observant, set a new routine, follow a new diet…it is all up to you to choose which area of your life needs to freshen up. The process of change is about embracing who you are and rediscovering yourself.
Let’s inspire one another by commenting below about the small changes that helped you rediscover yourself. | psychology |
https://guelphblackheritage.ca/events/mind-your-mind-relearn-reprogram-relief-certificate-program-november-2023/ | 2023-12-04T22:17:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00678.warc.gz | 0.935516 | 823 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__160304223 | en | The Guelph Black Heritage Society in collaboration with NEUROorganics and The Kween Company has announced the Mind Your Mind – Relearn. Reprogram. Relief. certificate program. Mind Your Mind – Relearn. Reprogram. Relief. is designed for community members interested in equity and anti-racism work through a mental health lens. The goal of this program is to start with unlearning the policies and practices that we are taught and refocus them towards community building and healing through new approaches.
The purpose of Mind Your Mind is to Relearn how to modernize your approach to tolerance. You will also discover how to Reprogram current relationships and find Relief in a new set of strength-based values. Outcome is transformational and intersectional work that creates an enriched learning experience, coupled with optimizing your mental well-being.
The Mind Your Mind – Relearn. Reprogram. Relief. certificate program includes a workshop series. The first three sessions will be held virtually, and the final session will be hybrid with the option to meet in person at the Heritage Hall. The workshops will be held on Thursday November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2023 from 1pm to 2:30pm. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and a Wellness Pack which includes a participant workbook, journal, herbal tea and mug.
Registrations are offered on a sliding scale from $75 – $100 ($250 value).
Session # 1: NEUROmind: Marry Yourself First presented by Dr. Shara Ally, NEUROorganics – Thursday November 2, 2023 @ from 1pm to 2:30pm
Understanding the methodology for developing a healthy relationship with yourself is required to become your own best friend, rather than your own enemy. To do this, we will look at the mere essence of building your character ethic and how to govern this according to your own standards, rather than those dictated by others.
Session # 2: NEUROsex: I Don’t Need You, I Want You presented by Dr. Shara Ally, NEUROorganics – Thursday November 9, 2023 @ from 1pm to 2:30pm
After completing session 2, you will now be able to determine how you select to have people in your life from acquaintances, friendships, to intimate relationships. You will gain a new understanding of how you select people to be in your life, and more importantly, why you select people to be in your life. This session will empower you in the choices you make with regard to the mindsets you have around you.
Session # 3: Title: NEUROphysique & NEUROfinance: The Effects of My Relationships presented by Dr. Shara Ally, NEUROorganics – Thursday November 16, 2023 @ from 1pm to 2:30pm
In this session we analyze how physical and financial decisions are made. The quality of the relationships you have with yourself and others will determine the quality of your life decisions you make with your body and finances. If these relationships are compromised, we look for a source of control, which we can find through our bodies and finances, causing impulsivity and a source to fill a void. In this session, we look at the intention behind making such decisions and looks at methods at reducing this to create a healthier and happier version of you for your overall mental well-being.
Session # 4: Title: Violence, Oppression and Harm: How We Decolonize Together presented by Kween, The Kween Company – Thursday November 23, 2023, from 1pm to 2:30pm
Join Kween as we shift focus from conversations around equity, diversity and inclusion and will explore how violence, oppression and harm are constraints, harming BIPOC communities, leaving benefits to the privileged groups and how we work to be accomplices in the growth towards racial justice. Sessions 2 through 4 will examine how to work through mental health pillars when dealing with heavy content and lived experiences. ***This is an intro session*** | psychology |
http://www.maxiendurance48.com/category/real-estate/ | 2020-01-27T03:16:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251694176.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127020458-20200127050458-00199.warc.gz | 0.975198 | 481 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__59209198 | en | Making your mind to be admitted in an addiction treatment center is one of the best decisions you can make in your life. Here you will be able to live a life that is free from drugs, alcohol and any other form of addiction. One thing that you need to know is that not all addiction treatment centers out there are good for you. Like we have addiction treatment centers which are only for women. Continue reading to know how you can identify the best addiction treatment center.
To choose the best addiction treatment center, you should check their programs. You should concentrate on things such as dual diagnosis treatment, detox programs, mental health programs, aftercare programs, residential care, intensive outpatient, substance abuse treatment, executive drug rehab and more. You find that with this you will know what you are likely to get from them. Besides, you should also ensure that they offer therapies such as dialectal behavioral therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, art therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy among others. The best thing is to choose an addiction treatment center with a variety of treatments as this will make you or your loved one recover quickly.
Besides, you should also consider their location. It is always recommended to choose a location where you will be comfortable as this will boost your recovery. If you are looking for an addiction treatment center for your loved one, it is essential to consult with them about the location they like. If you want easy access, you should go with an addiction treatment center that is near you. Not only that but it will also allow you an easy time in monitoring the progress of your loved one or client.
You can also know the best addiction treatment center by visiting it. This will allow you to see some of the resources and amenities that they have in their facility. Besides, you will also be able to assess their cleanliness as well as the entire setup. Apart from that, you will also be able to determine if their staff is friendly by gauging how they have served. This is also the perfect opportunity to share with some of the residents to know how they are being treated.
Also, you should consider the qualification of their staff. Here you will have to ensure that they have professional and certified nurses and nutritionist as this will ensure that your loved ones are in the right hands. Besides, you should also make sure that they have friendly, caring, compassionate and professional counselors. | psychology |
http://purpleparrots.co.uk/?page_id=69 | 2019-10-15T21:10:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986660323.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015205352-20191015232852-00431.warc.gz | 0.962301 | 640 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__2209684 | en | You may have heard of NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming but finding a straightforward answer to the question ‘what is NLP?’ isn’t that easy.
So, “What is NLP?”
Dr Richard Bandler created the term “Neuro-Linguistic Programming” in the 1970s. He was asked to write the definition of Neuro-Linguistic Programming that appears in the Oxford English Dictionary. It says: Neuro-Linguistic Programming: “a model of interpersonal communication chiefly concerned with the relationship between successful patterns of behaviour and the subjective experiences (esp. patterns of thought) underlying them” and “a system of alternative therapy based on this which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective communication, and to change their patterns of mental and emotional behaviour.”
NLP is not a panacea to cure all ills and anyone who tries to sell that myth is probably somewhat misguided. However, it is an extremely useful tool in your personal toolbox for giving focus, direction and helping anyone including you, deal with NOW!
NLP is like an ‘owners manual’ on how to use your brain! When you become aware of how you can use it, see the benefits and get a feel for it’s application you will hear that voice in your head thank you for it!
In life and through our experiences we learn many wonderful things. Do we learn much about how to feel good or to have great relationships and the art of communication? I think you know the answer to that one!
This is where NLP comes in. The techniques of NLP are used by a multitude of blue chip companies for improved communication, leadership training, development of teams, sales and in many other areas. If it didn’t work they wouldn’t use it!
NLP is a set of insights and skills
You can use the NLP methods and insights to be more in charge of your thoughts and feelings (state). In NLP we talk about being “At Cause or Effect” and being charge of your own state means being at cause, it is the best place to be!
NLP is an ever-growing collection of information and insights into how we human beings function. This is backed up by a huge range of mental techniques that can enable you to improve how you think, behave and feel – and assist others to do the same.
What becoming skilled in NLP will enable you to do is:
- do whatever you already do well, even better
- acquire skills and attitudes to do what you cannot do right now
- communicate more effectively with others
- manage your thoughts, moods and behaviours more effectively (thereby managing others’)
NLP can be summarised as the study of the structure of subjective experience. It is the study of the mind and the nervous system, the study of language and how we use it including the sequence of our actions (Programming).
NLP is how to use the language of the mind to consistently achieve our specific and desired outcomes. | psychology |
https://sachcc.org/el-futuro-scholarship-first-generation-college-student-wants-to-impact-regions-mental-health-care-for-hispanic-latino-community/ | 2023-12-08T03:20:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00361.warc.gz | 0.948416 | 354 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__294048877 | en | El Futuro Scholarship: First-Generation College Student Wants to Impact Region’s Mental Health Care for Hispanic & Latino Community
“My journey is not solely about my own aspirations; it’s about channeling my experiences, my education, and my voice to spotlight the struggles of the marginalized and to work tirelessly towards a more equitable and compassionate world,” says Sanchez. “In the realm of mental health, it is my fervent belief that every person, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to attain well-being and resilience, and I am committed to being a catalyst for change in achieving this vision.”
In addition to his studies, Sanchez volunteers at Clínica Tepati – an undergraduate and medical student-run clinic that offers free medical services to the undocumented Latino community in the Sacramento region. At the clinic, students get first-hand experience of the day-to-day operations of the healthcare system – from receptionists and lab technicians, to educators and mental health advocates, and more.
“Clínica Tepati holds deep personal significance to me as it represents a beacon of hope, compassion, and resilience for underserved communities. It reminds me of the transformative impact that can be achieved when individuals come together to uplift one another. It fuels my own passion for healthcare equity and reinforces the belief that change is possible, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.”
Sanchez draws on his personal experience and the culture he was raised in to grow and make a difference in the community. He has also added a minor in Chicano Studies to better understand the diverse history of his Mexican heritage and all cultures that are encapsulated in the Hispanic and Latino communities. | psychology |
https://www.mrv.org.au/page/79/care-giver-information | 2022-11-30T09:46:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710734.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130092453-20221130122453-00430.warc.gz | 0.962597 | 356 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__86231345 | en | "You cannot pour water from an empty glass, take care of yourself first"
In the clinical experience of our Telehealth Nurse Mei Ling Yeh, the sentiments below are often expressed from parents and caregivers:
- “Can you please do this for me? I don’t want to leave him/her alone in the room. He/she will be very upset if I leave.”
- “It’s ok, I will eat later. I just don’t feel hungry at all.”
- “I don’t need time for myself. He/she is my priority at the moment”
- “It is ok for me at the moment, I don’t need fresh air. Just so much to do, always something scheduled with his/her treatment every day.”
- “I would like to sleep a bit more, but you know, I just can’t. It is not only the pumps beeping all night, but also my head was spinning so much with many things happening right now.”
- “What can we do if the treatment doesn’t work? What else I can do for him/her?”
- “I feel helpless, I hope I can take his/her pain away.”
- “I am so tired, but what can I do, I just need to keep going!”
It is never too selfish to give yourself some time and space. Caregivers need care for themselves too. The work of families and caregivers is enormous, and the burdens immense.
Please reach out to our Telehealth Nurse Mei Ling for support and care. | psychology |
http://www.stocktonfieldmuseum.org/volunteers/ | 2018-01-22T16:28:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891485.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122153557-20180122173557-00148.warc.gz | 0.963121 | 562 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__130072120 | en | Psychologists have devoted a great deal of effort to study why people give freely of their time to an enormous range of causes. On the list of reasons is always a desire to help others. But that’s not the only reason. And it’s not even the primary reason when motives are examined closely.
Among the reasons we volunteer is the desire to give back and to help create a better future. We understand that. It not only makes us feel good and rewarded to help promote our aviation heritage; we also feel a sense of duty. We would be lesser people if we didn’t help promote and protect the aviation life that has been so good to us.
But there are other more selfish reasons for volunteering. One reason that makes every psychologist’s list is a natural human desire for companionship. We want to spend time with others who share our interests and passions. Volunteering builds friendships. It brings people together who would otherwise never meet, much less work together.
Another very important personal reason to volunteer is to network. That is a term that means to meet people who may be beneficial to you in the future and vice versa. SFAM volunteering throws together people from from all walks of life and professions. You will get to know people who can be of help and offer advice from an unimaginably vast array of profes sions and industries.
Personal education is another great benefit of volunteering. You learn to do your volunteer tasks, of course, but you also work alongside people who have great stores of knowledge and personal experience that they share with you. Of course an SFAM volunteer learns about all facets of aviation, but because of the diversity of our volunteer corps you may be spending your time with anybody from a rocket scientist — no joke, we have them — to an investment banker, to a welder, to a computer security expert. I guarantee SFAM volunteers come from all walks of life and have succeeded at an enormous variety of professions.
Perhaps most importantly volunteering instills invaluable meaning into your life. Accomplishing any task that helps others also helps us feel fulfilled and valued. The SFAM volunteers who paint the buildings on our grounds can stand back and think, “I did that.” When a volunteer on the line crew looks down the perfectly straight rows of parked airplanes it is satisfying in a way that much of the rest of our lives never is.
So to all SFAM volunteers We say thank you. And to those who haven’t yet volunteered we say get in the game. Your rewards will be great, and you will be paid back in a currency no other work can match.
– Paraphrased from Jack J. Pelton, EAA Magazine
Jon Barrilleaux, SFAM Volunteer | psychology |
https://olathekidsdentistry.com/how-gambling-affects-us/ | 2024-04-20T22:14:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817688.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420214757-20240421004757-00295.warc.gz | 0.976114 | 584 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__65355360 | en | Gambling is an activity where you stake something of value on a random event with the intention of winning money. It is a form of risk-taking and can be done in many ways, from scratchcards to betting on football accumulators. It is considered a recreational activity that can bring excitement and suspense, as well as an element of fun and entertainment. However, gambling can also have negative effects on your health and the people around you. It is important to understand how gambling affects us so that we can make informed choices about what is best for our lifestyles.
Some religious groups, such as Christianity, see gambling as a sin. However, this is an over-simplified view of the Bible, which has nothing to do with gambling and only warns about loving money more than God. In fact, a person who makes a lot of money may be just as likely to love it more than God, and if that person gambles, they will still love money more than God.
Gambling can be a very addictive pastime, and people who struggle with this problem should seek help from addiction counselors or support groups. Counseling can help a person understand their addiction and think about the alternatives to gambling. There are also peer-support groups, such as Gamblers Anonymous, which is based on the model of Alcoholics Anonymous and offers guidance and support from former addicts. There are also professional therapists who can help with the root cause of the problem, such as depression or anxiety.
Another reason for the negative perception of gambling is that it has many hidden costs. When a person gambles, they are not only putting their money on the line, but also their time and effort. When they lose, it can be emotionally devastating for them and their families. Additionally, the money they spend on gambling can be a drain on their financial resources and can contribute to bankruptcy and homelessness.
Other risks of gambling include mental and physical health problems, substance abuse, family conflict and debt. Those who are addicted to gambling should seek help for this problem, which can lead to depression and even suicide. It is important for those who struggle with gambling to find alternative activities, such as sports, reading, writing or volunteering.
There are also benefits of gambling, including socialization and relaxation. Gambling can be a great group activity, and many people enjoy spending time with friends in casinos. It is important to remember, though, that gambling can be addictive and should only be done with money you can afford to lose. You should never gamble with money you need for bills or to live on. If you are struggling with gambling addiction, you should seek counseling and support from your family and friends. You can also join a gambling support group, such as Gamblers Anonymous, which follows the same model as Alcoholics Anonymous. These groups can offer invaluable help in recovering from a gambling addiction and becoming successful at stopping the behavior. | psychology |
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