The human mind is unique, and can do things that no other animal can do. It can construct futures and reconstruct the past. This ability to construct expectations of the future, along with the drive to enact them, has been the secret of our success as a species. It [...]
As many of us grapple with the challenges of working from home, we are learning that it’s sometimes difficult to shift our mental space when we shift our physical space―particularly when they are in such physical proximity. Often our mind stays in the WFH office, even though our body [...]
Practical Resilience at Work Umbrella have partnered with Victoria University to offer resilience training to individuals via their Professional and Executive Development program. This course has been developed from best practice scientific research on resilience. It will equip you with practical tools to build resilience in both your [...]
Steve’s reflections as the year comes to an end Looking back on 2019, I have been most struck by the importance and utility of compassion, toward both others and ourselves. In my psychology practice and training conversations, I have often been reminded of how hard we can be on ourselves. We [...]