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TED Talk: Changing Your Brain Can Be As Simple As Child’s Play
Changing Your Brain Can Be As Simple As Child’s Play
Transformation
Transformation Many of us aspire to on living happily as we grow older but the question is, how do we actually achieve this? Robert Dilts looked into the psychological processes
Staying creative
Staying creative Bruce Miller, MD, a behavioural neurologist at University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, tells us: ‘While brains inevitably age, creative abilities do not necessarily deteriorate. Actually, the
Say Yes to Yoga
Say Yes to Yoga Yoga is a wonderful activity to keep our muscles working and stretching but it also helps to relieve stress and calm our minds. Research has shown
Giving and receiving
Giving and receiving Maintaining relationships is important at every age but, as people grow older, they may find it harder to access a social life and engage with others. Research
The green and the blue
The green and the blue Daily contact with nature improves the wellbeing of older people. Research conducted by the University of Minnesota found that ‘green and blue spaces are especially
Work in progress
Work in progress Is it better to retire or continue working? Research tells us that both can be beneficial. One study showed that those who worked in ‘mentally-demanding jobs had
A Sense of purpose
A Sense of purpose On the Japanese island of Okinawa, the community’s mantra is ‘ikigai’ meaning a sense of purpose. They believe ‘ikigai’ is key to extending your lifespan as
Accentuate the positive
Accentuate the positive By thinking positively, you are not only improving your outlook on life, but also your physical health. Research has shown that your mental and emotional health
Less conflict brings makes us feel okay
Less conflict brings makes us feel okay Psychologists have found that, as we get older, we experience motivational conflict less often. Motivational conflict is the feeling that you want to
Buddhist lessons we can all learn
Buddhist lessons we can all learn “Buddhist practices can contribute to positive ageing” according to Kenneth Gergen who is the co-author of “Horizons in Buddhist Psychology”. Through simple breathing exercises and other
Retirement can be good for your health
Retirement can be good for your health A study in Australia compared people who had retired with those (of similar age) who were still working. Those who retired spent more time
Making the effort can keep making you happy – The Posh Club
Making an effort can keep you happy says The Posh Club In our working lives we are presented with a great number of reasons to keep ‘making an effort’ – whether