Green time for your brain
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How to go with the flow.
White water kayakers and musicians experience it. So do video-gamers, rock climbers, and experienced meditators. If you’ve ever lost complete track of time or your sense of self when you’re engrossed in a satisfying task, chances are you’ve experienced it too. The optimal state of consciousness in which you perform and feel your best… Continue Reading
Imagine this: mental imagery strengthens neural circuits.
Imagine this: thinking about exercise strengthens your muscles, even if you don’t move an inch. Mental imagery not only activates the same brain regions as the actual movement but also can speed up the learning of a new skill. Mental imagery and sports performance Mental imagery, mental practice, or visualisation is a technique… Continue Reading
Is brain fog during menopause real?
Women going through menopause often report memory problems or ‘brain fog’, alongside other symptoms. In this blog I take a look at the role of fluctuating hormones and their impact on the brain, and the cognitive changes that occur during this phase of life. Menopause, symptoms and causes Menopause marks the end of a woman’s… Continue Reading
A Quick Guide to Different Types of Psychological Therapy
The range of psychological therapies and treatments available today for mental illness can be overwhelming. With new treatments and theories popping up all the time it can be difficult to know what will work best for you. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness you should discuss with your GP… Continue Reading
How festive food can affect your mood.
End of year festivities are now in full swing with our focus on friends, family and food. In this blog I look at how diet can affect your mental health, and share some healthy eating tips to get you through the silly season without the mood swings and guilt. Does diet affect mental health? We… Continue Reading
The upside of anger.
We tend to think of our emotions such as anger, sadness or guilt, as something to avoid at all costs. But research finds that negative emotions, anger in particular, also have an upside. Putting your negative emotions to good use. All emotions are useful, even the ones we tend to think of as negative… Continue Reading
The simple strategy to achieve your 2017 goals
Work harder? Why do some people fail to achieve their goals, even when they start with the very best of intentions? Are they poorly disciplined? Are they lacking in willpower or motivation? Here I look why the best-laid plans go awry, and a simple evidence-based strategy that will help you achieve your goals for 2017.… Continue Reading
The myth of multi-tasking.
Last month I was invited to speak to a group of young people brought together to create innovative road safety solutions for their peers. The problem they are trying to solve is this: 88% of young drivers admit to using their mobile phones while driving. Texting is the most prevalent behaviour, at traffic… Continue Reading
How does the brain process emotions?
The emotion centre is the oldest part of the human brain: why is mood so important? Genevieve Rayner, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health “Somebody woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning.” You know that comment; the one that rarely makes you feel any more gracious towards the world (or… Continue Reading
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