Whether on a global or individual level the pursuit of happiness is one which is gaining traction and scientific recognition. At birth, our genetics provide us with a happiness set point that accounts for about 40% of our happiness. Having […]
Whether on a global or individual level the pursuit of happiness is one which is gaining traction and scientific recognition. At birth, our genetics provide us with a happiness set point that accounts for about 40% of our happiness. Having […]
Yoga is a tremendously ancient art, used for centuries not only to strengthen and improve the body, but also to help the soul. Our modern understanding of yoga is very far removed from the all-encompassing philosophy which used to be the […]
The phrase “you are what you eat” is hardly new, but recent research suggests it’s more accurate than imagined. Food is fuel for the body and the mind, and a happy gut has a profound influence on mood. The brain […]
Most people experience worry at some point in their lives, but how it is felt, how long it lasts, and its severity will differ. Worries can be defined as an “aversive emotional experience that arises alongside repetitive unpleasant thoughts about […]
At the start of every year, many of us find ourselves wondering how to keep the New Year’s resolutions we’ve set for ourselves. It’s a well-known joke that the gym crowds surge in January, only to thin back out by […]
It’s all very well to say think positive, but isn’t this easier said than done? Here’s the good news – retraining your mind so that it works with you instead of against you is simpler than you would ever imagine. […]
It is easy to set a goal — we do it all the time. Staying motivated to achieve those goals, well that’s a different story. Take New Year’s resolutions, for instance — while 93% of people set them, only 8% of them actually find the inner-drive […]