Our Personal Smoke Detector
“For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Shakespeare If you were at home, or at the office today and the smoke alarm started to sound would you ignore it? [...]
Protecting our children’s brain
I recently discovered a great article by Denise Bosque on the impact of modern habits and use of technology on brain development. One alarming statistic from the article says on average, kids spend between 1/4 [...]
I Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I Joined Nike
Mary Cain was the best young runner in the world, breaking American records and winning World Junior titles. Her male coaches were convinced she had to get “thinner, and thinner, and thinner.” Then her body [...]
The hidden brain in your skin | Claudia Aguirre | TEDxUCLA
We have all heard of the phrase “beauty is skin deep”, suggesting skin has a rather superficial role in who we are. But what if that is not true? Claudia Aguirre tells us about the [...]
Stress – The Big S Word
The first Wednesday in November every year is National Stress Awareness Day. How sad it is, that stress has to be given a day of acknowledgment. That pressure, overwhelm and strain are part of everyday [...]
Brené Brown on Empathy vs Sympathy
What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave [...]