Did you know, nature can be advantageous for our emotional health and well-being? For example, when healthy adults view nature scenes rich in vegetation, areas of the brain associated with emotional stability, empathy, and love are more active. These same pathways are activated when a person looks at pictures of a loved one … These findings support previous investigations showing that nature scenes can enhance brain-wave activity in ways that are similar to the benefits of meditation.” According...
Jun 14, 2021•7 min•Season 4Ep. 122
When you imagine someone who is mentally ill, how do you picture them? Your response can help you determine if you are feeding into the stigma of mental health. According to the American Psychiatric Association, this stigma can stem from misconstrued stereotypes and prejudices that indicate that people with mental illness are dangerous or unpredictable. This type of public shame can lead to self-stigma, making the individual feel guilty of their illness and creating more extensive discrimination...
Jun 09, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 121
Hacks to Boost Your Memory Have you started finding it difficult to remember certain things? Does your memory seem to be failing you? If this sounds familiar, then it's time to boost your memory using these four easy hacks. 1. Do Memory Task It may sound a bit strange, but your memory is like a muscle, and the best way to make it stronger is by working it! Numerous phone apps on the market can help you practice your memory, so download one and make a commitment to spend some time on it each day....
Jun 05, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Do you ever wake up in the morning, and the last thing you want to do is get out of bed? How about the mornings when you wake up, hop out of bed ready to take on the world? What's the difference between those two scenarios? Motivation. Motivation is what compels us to set goals, and more importantly - drives us towards them. If you want to know how to tap into the power of motivation, then read the tips below. 1. Know What You Want What is the point of motivation if you don't know what you want?...
May 31, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 119
Imposter Syndrome at work is especially damaging. It’s what holding you back from promotions. It’s the reason no one gives you additional responsibility. Furthermore, it’s also the cause of too much stress, too many lost weekends where you put in hours upon hours while no one else does. It’s also the reason you micromanage and can’t let go of mistakes. Especially your own. So how do you deal with Imposter Syndrome before it derails your career entirely? Know the Statistics Did you realise that 7...
May 30, 2021•10 min•Season 4Ep. 118
The term gaslighting has existed for decades now, but its usage seems to have spiked in recent years. Gaslighting is when someone makes someone else question their sanity, perception, or memories. It seems like people finally realize how serious and manipulative the behaviour is. One of the most nefarious aspects of gaslighting is that it often happens so gradually, the victim doesn't even notice. That's why you need to watch out for these nine warning signs. Blatant Lying One of the clearest wa...
May 23, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 117
Mental health may be considered an umbrella term for a continuum – with mental illness at one end and mental wellbeing at the other. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the lockdown has aggravated mental health issues worldwide. Equally, more people acknowledge the fundamental need to improve their mental health, increasing the need for more support schemes. Interestingly, most individuals still associate mental illness with the shame surrounding mental health issues, making it difficult for patie...
May 09, 2021•10 min•Season 4Ep. 116
If you look up self-reliance in the dictionary, it will tell you that it means that you can follow your capabilities, judgment, or resources to be independent. To do that, you’ll need to learn to accept responsibility for everything you do without depending on what someone else says, does or thinks. Solutions Over Problems – A self-reliant person will look for answers to any problems instead of focusing only on issues. Where most people see just dilemmas, they see solutions. Don’t Blame Others –...
May 04, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 115
You’ve probably been disciplined for breaking a rule in the past. It may have been a rule your parents made to keep you safe, and you learned a lesson from breaking it. There are risks to every rule you choose to break, and you may be the type who loves to break them. Adrenaline rushes from rule-breaking become addictive to some people. If you don’t agree with specific rules of society and plan to break them – either in business or your personal life, consider these five risks involved: 1. The r...
May 03, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 114
Most of our lives are occupied with interpreting the past and planning for the future. Because of this, most of us don’t even know what’s happening right now. Often, we go through the motions in our daily life without fully experiencing them. However, if you want more happiness and success, now it will help you to become more mindful. Fully Experiencing What is Happening Right Now As you listen, are you also watching TV or listening to other external noises within your environment, trying to sto...
May 03, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 113
We tend to expect perfection from every situation in this day and age, and nothing else will do. But the key to getting off the perfection roller coaster is to unchain yourself from the shackles of expectation completely. Sometimes the very idea of lowering expectations can be a trigger for a perfectionist, believing that anything less than perfection is judged a failure. Perfectionism is a scourge upon humanity that convinces you that you’re never good enough, no matter how much effort you put ...
Apr 30, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 112
You’ve probably heard at some point in your life that being mindful is an essential part of a healthy and happy life. But you may be wondering just why this is. And this is because being mindful has the power to change many aspects of your life. Mindfulness Helps With Mental Health When you spend your entire life running around, worrying about all the things which may be happening in your life at present and in the future, you’re likely to run into mental health problems. When you aren’t mindful...
Apr 24, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 111
If we sit down and think about it, most of us have goals. The problem is, they are often undefined thoughts just sitting in our subconscious. In reality, these are more daydreams than goals. If you are ready to set a goal that can change your life, then follow these tips: Figure Out What You Want to Change If you could change one aspect of your life, what would it be? Would you focus on your career, family or health? It doesn't matter what you choose, and you simply need to figure out what area ...
Apr 23, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 110
Long-term over-sensitivity can lead to intermittent tearfulness, tension, nervousness, and social anxiety because they get overwhelmed when they have too much “people time.” and overthinking . Sufferers may fear being observed by others or worry that others may be talking about them behind their backs. They may be over-sensitive to innocent comments or questions and become withdrawn. These types of thoughts are called “ cognitive distortions ” in psychology – a term that means that the way you a...
Apr 21, 2021•15 min•Season 4Ep. 109
Meditation is something that we’re constantly being encouraged to use. Every self-help guru, every highly successful individual and even many athletes trumpet its many benefits and the research too seems to back up its value. So why don’t more people practice it? The main problem for most of us is that it’s really rather daunting, obtuse and complicated. Meditation is ultimately about reaching enlightenment and inner peace right? Sounds a bit heavy for a Friday evening! The real question for man...
Apr 17, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 108
As much as many of us choose to overlook it, there is a lot of wrong with the way most of us currently live our lives. We evolved in an environment completely foreign to the world we live in now and adapted to gain abilities and traits that in many ways leave us unsuited for our current environment. We sit in chairs all day long gaining weight, we eat processed foods, and we face constant stresses from work, from our relationships and from our finances. What’s more, we are constantly in demand a...
Apr 15, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 107
Meditation is often associated with bells, chants and gongs. The reality is Meditation can help everyone because we all have one thing in common, our “busy” mind. Meditation brings focus and quietens the mind. In some states in America, Yoga is banned in schools due to its religious beliefs but, there is no study to show yoga exercise converts people to Hinduism. Yoga is commonly practised initially to prepare and oneself for meditation and self-realization. Many meditation techniques commonly p...
Apr 12, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 106
As we currently pass the first anniversary of the Covid 19 and then learn, there could be two more mutations possible, making it even more contagious even though the previous 12 months have been arduous for most of us. Who hasn’t felt anxious during this period? Who hasn’t needed to retreat from the World in a blink of an eye? Lockdown restrictions required you to remain housebound during COVID-19 in an attempt to make you and others all feel safer — and in lots of locations. You now start to fe...
Mar 28, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 105
What is fantasy? Fantasy is a mental image of objects, people or scenarios, which is not present. Some experts distinguish between conscious fantasies, and daydreams, or unconscious fantasies. Who has fantasies? Almost everyone has fantasies, but they are usually experienced most intensely by young children and teenagers. Small children have very vivid inner lives, often inventing imaginary playmates or imaginary best friend. However, in their early years, they sometimes find it difficult to dis...
Mar 20, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 104
In talking about the importance of kindness, it’s easy to forget that you have to start with being kind to yourself. How does it feel to hear that? Maybe it makes you uncomfortable. After all, you were probably brought up to think of others first, to be unselfish, to put your own needs behind other people’s. But having genuine compassion means that you treat yourself the same way as you would a friend who was suffering. There are three fundamental elements of building compassion and learning sel...
Mar 05, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 103
Certain herbs have specific curative effects, and there are many. However, it is not necessary, nor is there usually the time, to become an expert on the subject before you start. Do it gradually build up your botanical knowledge slowly and surely. Begin by limiting your selection to familiar herbs to the garden and field varieties that flourish locally. Learn more: https://mentalhealthtraining.info/health-and-wellness/herbal-remedies
Mar 03, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 102
Life isn’t always the way we want it to be. All we have to do is to glance at the headlines to see that we live in very uncertain times. The job we thought was safe might not be there tomorrow. There’s always some natural disaster somewhere. And people seem to be more cruel than kind. It’s easy to get caught up in a negative spiral of self-doubt and anxiety. How do you stay hopeful and positive when around you all you see are negative messages and fear? Be here now By focusing on the present, yo...
Feb 19, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 101
An essential part of life skills is the development of assertiveness. Without it, you could feel disrespected or disregarded in relationships and career paths. Assertiveness is all about feeling confident in your ideas, thoughts and beliefs that you can ask or demand what you want calmly and effectively. Assertiveness is also about refusing to accept what you don’t want. For example, if someone cuts in front of you at the supermarket, do you call them on it or just keep quiet? If you don’t speak...
Feb 17, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 100
One of the joys of mindfulness is that you can do it anywhere! You don’t need to sit in silence for hours, chant mantras, or even close your eyes. Mindfulness means bringing your complete attention to the present, where you are right now, not distracted by memories of the past or anxieties about the future. Right here, right now. Here are some great mindfulness hacks you can use to stay grounded and present no matter what time of day or where you are. Breathe! You can use the 3 Breaths technique...
Feb 13, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 99
Do you aspire to be a strong leader, respected in your field? Maybe you want to inspire your team and lead them to great success. If you’re going to step up and become a transformational leader, you should consider adding these characteristics to your management style toolbox. 1. Know Your Leadership Style There is no one right way to be the best leader. The style that will work for you is the one that comes naturally. To improve your leadership skills, you need to know what your preferred perso...
Feb 13, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 98
Let’s face it. People are going to get under your skin at work. In most cases, you are not in charge of picking the people who you work with. That means you will find plenty of incompatible people in the workplace. But blowing a gasket when someone makes you reach your boiling point could cost you your job. It would help if you found ways to diffuse your anger. You will not only be the bigger person in doing so; you may even save your job. It will show your company that you can handle pressure, ...
Feb 11, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 97
When was the last time you said no to someone! Do you find it hard to say no and feel guilty when you do? Unfortunately, it is a common occurrence for many people. If you do are one of these people, it is essential that you learn how to say no and not feel guilty when you do. Firstly, why is it hard for you to say no? Is it because you are afraid of what other people will say or think of you? Are you worried that your refusal to help them could affect how they treat you and maybe even ruin your ...
Feb 06, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 96
At some point in your life, you are going to have to deal with a crisis. Some lucky few people never experience this. However, most people will. When it does happen, it may at first seem like it’s never going to end. But, it takes some resiliency. And that can help you get through it. When a crisis hits, don’t go it alone. When others are affected, like family members or friends, keep in touch with them. Talk it out and be there for each other. Agree to meet frequently to come up with ideas on h...
Jan 31, 2021•2 min•Season 4Ep. 95
You’re almost there! You’ve been preparing for retirement for a while now, and the day is on the horizon. From here, it looks exciting. But have you remembered all the details? There’s more to preparing for retirement than making sure you have enough money to get by (though that’s a big one) and downsizing your belongings. Chances are you might have missed a few things by avoiding these simple steps: Power-of-Attorney No one likes to think they might reach a point where they can’t handle their f...
Jan 30, 2021•3 min•Season 4Ep. 94
Most successful people swear by their daily routines. These are often tested-and-proven habits that deliver the most productivity and satisfaction to their days and lives. In other words, daily routines are our life systems. But we don’t have to be the CEO or a bestselling author, or a multimillionaire to value our routines and put more intention, and therefore effectiveness, into them. A meaningful life is made up of its little parts, done well each day, contributing to our happiness, success, ...
Jan 06, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 93
