Archive for April, 2011

A Useful Tool for Stressed Out Mums and Dads

Friday, April 29th, 2011

This is quite a simple device but it could play a positive role in reducing your stress.

Being Curious Makes Life Worth Living

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

If you are curious you will spend 30 seconds looking at the image below and will see that it does some strange things without your conscious intervention. Being curious also makes life less stressful.

Stress is My Motivator

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Lucie Wekeem and her husband Bill recently decided to close their long established soft furnishings business to move on to more exciting things in their lives. I spoke to Lucie about the stress of closing the business and also how her health issues contributed to the decision. You told me that stress is your motivator [...]

Important Things You Need to Know About Negative Memories

Monday, April 25th, 2011

photo credit: americanistadechiapas Our most accessible memories are those from experiences that result in a positive or negative reward. Negative and positive reinforcements play a key role in learning and memory. You can’t teach infants through rational reasoning. Imagine holding a small baby in your arms and saying to the child … “I think it’s [...]

Do You Make These Common Mistakes With Your Interpersonal Communications?

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

We live in an age where the smartphone, computer and fax make communication much easier and faster. These information machines convert data and graphics into electromagnetic formats and move them at high speed. A document can be posted from New York to New Orleans in a few days; it can be faxed in a few [...]