My first attempt at meditation should have been successful. I signed up for an intensive mindfulness training retreat in Wales, in an idyllic setting, with expert teachers. I knew all about the science of meditation, and the neuroscience as well. I understood the body and brain mechanisms by which meditation [...]
Let’s not create a dichotomy – we need both! There has been recent commentary that when it comes to creating stronger organisational resilience, the focus needs to be on creating resilient teams rather than resilient individuals. In our view, this dichotomy is not helpful. We need to create both. Fostering [...]
Happy, healthy relationships are vital for our wellbeing, and for many of us, our relationships are the foundation of purpose and meaning in our lives. Musicians, poets, writers, and anyone who has ever had their heart broken have all strived to understand the heart of why some relationships thrive while [...]
How does “Harden up!” become “How are you doing?” How are you getting rid of stigma at work? Over the last few weeks, the problem of negative stigma associated with mental illness has come into focus on several occasions. All too often this has related to the way in which [...]