The Internet and Depression
Readers of this blog will know that we have an interest in the topic of depression and mental well-being. Among other things, Dawn and I run training sessions for the local anti-depression group Aware Defeat Depression, and I run workshops on positive psychology (NOT positive thinking). So I was fascinated by new research that suggests a link between ‘internet addiction’ and...
Read MoreMind Tricks and Mind Games
Apart from their use as a double-handed thing hitter, a lightsaber and a cricket bat don’t seem to have too much in common. But that’s where you’re wrong. For the skillful wielding of both, it is mind rather than muscle that wins the day. You will learn all about this at our Jedi Knight Training Event in October, where experts will instruct you on the proper use of the...
Read MoreYou Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Angry
A study at Harvard Medical school has discovered something interesting. Anger has a place in the workplace. As reported by the BBC, the findings include the statistic that ‘those who repressed frustration were three times more likely to say they had reached a glass ceiling.’ Those who deny their reality of their anger defeat attempts to control it, and miss out on the focused...
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On December 9th (Belfast) and 10th (Dublin) I spoke at the Christmas Event of the Institute of Internal Auditors (Irish District Society). It was an exciting and challenging experience, since I’ve never done anything quite like it before. But the feedback from both events was excellent, with participants sending me emails of appreciation and request for more information. Like the...
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