Why do we do the opposite of what we want to do?
We have all the intention of getting a task done, and yet, we delay getting started or interrupt the work to do something else. Our behaviour may baffle us - we want to do good work. Why do we do the opposite of what we want to do? It may be because we are not sure
Bouncing back from setbacks
Feeling frustrated things have not worked out as you hoped? Sometimes, despite our continued efforts, we do not achieve the results we want. Setbacks can occur unexpectedly, and they can catch us by surprise. It is understandable to feel frustrated and even disappointed when things do not work out the way we hope. At first, it may be
Use your creative mind to find solutions
Having a difficult time finding solutions for work or personal challenges? How we think about the problem will make a difference to whether we can find a good solution, or feel stuck. A lot depends on how we define the problem. One strategy is to reframe the problem and view it from a different perspective. Instead of viewing it
Learning to live and do well in an uncertain world
Uncertainty is part of life, and at times there are events that happen that are out of our control. How we live can change very quickly and in very unpredictable ways. As we are living through the coronavirus pandemic we are more aware that ever that things can change abruptly. As everyone around the world is dealing
How to get a good night’s sleep
When dealing with a lot of demands, and particularly when experiencing stress, our sleep can be affected. When deadlines are near we may work until late in the night to finish projects we are likely to skip sleep to get our work done. In Western cultures there is a tendency to equate time with efficiency. And