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Expectations are premeditated disappointments: Five ways to maintain a flexible mindset in an uncertain world
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 [...]
Stay home and go outside
Two days ago, I found myself slumped on the couch at 5pm, equally unenthused by the thought of working, cooking dinner, scrolling my phone, or doing any of the other rotating house-bound activities that [...]
Parenting in lockdown: Four favourite tools
Our team at Umbrella have years of collective parenting experience from babies to teens, and now grandchildren. We’ve put our heads together to share some of the best tips for parenting in lockdown, although [...]
Happy families in lockdown: An oxymoron, or a goal worth pursuing?
Family relationships inevitably take a hit when family members spend an extended period of time in close proximity with one another, such as family holidays or annual celebrations like Christmas and Easter. At best, [...]
Unblending work and life – Get your head in the game by establishing transition rituals
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 [...]
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