Use adversity as an opportunity to grow
Richard Reid
Winston Churchill, Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Michael Jordan…what’s one thing they all have in common? They’re all quoted endlessly whenever we talk about failure. They’re the very embodiment of the sentiment that failure is all part of the learning process, that it’s an essential stepping …
The power of active listening | Build deeper relationships with others
I’m willing to bet that every single one of you can name at least one person in your life that you’d love to build a stronger relationship with; someone with whom you’d love to create a deeper connection, if only you knew where to begin. …
Benefits of Remote Therapy
The ongoing pandemic induced lockdown has raised the risks to psychological health while restricting access to in-person therapy. Fortunately, remote therapy has evolved into a viable alternative, even for people who have little experience of operating technology. While there is no substitute for in-person interactions …
How do I reduce my anxiety and negative thinking?
Absolutely anyone can benefit from learning how to manage feelings of anxiety and negative thought patterns — but with the background of global pandemic, it’s never been more important. When you’re lost in a whirl of anxiety, finding your way out can feel impossible. And …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Moral Injury Amongst Frontline Staff
It seems impossible to avoid anxiety in an anxious world. The Covid19 virus has engulfed the world in troubling times that not only challenge our healthcare and incidental systems but also the psychological resilience of every individual. These challenges pose imminent risks of psychological injury. …
How to Improve Resilience During Difficult Times
For many of us, times have never been more challenging. Whether we’re dealing with unexpected hardship, grief, fear of change, financial or emotional stress, COVID-19 is certainly taking its toll. So how can you improve your resilience during difficult times? Is it just a case …
Applying a Growth Mindset in Times of Adversity
“In adversity, remember to keep an even mind” – Horace This quote may be more than 20 centuries old but it has stood the test of time. Perhaps now is the time to progress to a growth mindset from an even mind. Decision theory recognises …
Addressing The Psychological Trauma of the Coronavirus
The Corona Virus Pandemic has damaged and disrupted many lives, and force people to surrender themselves to various uncertainties and insecurities. Apart from the socio-economic impact, COVID 19 has imposed a serious psychological impact on human beings. Governments do not have a cure and people cannot …
