How’s Your Inner Security?
We are constantly warned about cyber security and the threat posed by hackers. It's an interesting concept that can be applied not just to computers, but to us as well. Our inner security and peace of mind rely on us having clear values and a sense of who we are, so we don't become victims of emotional malware.
Mindfulness at Work
So much is being said (and claimed) about the many benefits of mindfulness at work it can be hard to distinguish between valuable information and hype. This video by Mark Lesser is a refreshing change.
Wellbeing is a Skill, So You Can Nurture It
The more you do it, the better you get, so says Richard Davidson in this vedeo: The Four Constituents of Wellbeing. https://youtu.be/HeBpsiFQiTI Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the four constituents of well-being. These constituents are rooted in specific brain circuits that exhibit neuroplasticity, which gives us the opportunity to enhance our well-being with practice.
Children’s Emotional Development, Best Not Left to Chance
Learning to be mindful can have a deeply transformative impact on the lives of young people and ultimately lead to a more healthy, happy and compassionate society. YouthMindfulness.org teaches mindfulness techniques to teachers. You may not think this 3-minute video is relevant to you. Watch it and you might change your mind.
Today’s Choices Are Yours
The world's your oyster, so the saying goes. Personally, I've never really gone for oysters, so the saying doesn't appeal to me. But I've always liked maps, so how about "The world is your map".
Sensible or Fun?
Would you rather do something sensible, or would you rather do something fun? (And lucky you if you already combine the two.) Tim Urban explains what is really going on. Have fun, watch this now.
Not Lacking Confidence
We all would like to feel more confident about something. Worrying about it makes it worse, and there are also some common pitfalls to be avoided. If you think that lack of confidence is stopping you, check these first.
Why Ask Why?
What do you want your questions to do? Often we ask them in a bid to reduce uncertainty, but poorly constructed questions do they opposite. On the other hand, if you want your questions to de-stabilise or obstruct, then "Why?'" might be the way to go.
How to Change a Habit
In the less-than-ten-minute TED Talk, Judson Brewer explains how to change unwanted habits by simply being curiously aware. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-moW9jvvMr4&w=560&h=315]
