Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Just a little thought of the day to get you thinking on how your personality may shape the way you learn, react to feedback and take on advice.
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The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a great listen if you're looking for interesting insights into the mind, brain, behaviour and creativity, with each episode featuring a new guest who aims to stimulate your mind and give you a greater understanding of your self, others, and the world we live in.
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In this podcast Sofie Hagen talks to Kelechi Okafor, personal trainer, actress, and twerk and pole dancing instructor about her life mission, mantras and thoughts on the world we live in.
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In this episode, The Hilarious World of Depression podcast hosts talk to Dr. Ken Duckworth, Medical Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about the simplest, best paths to getting the help you need. Working out where to start, who to turn to, and how to find professional help to get things on a better track can often seem complicated and overwhelming. Yet, as this podcast illuminates there are people who can guide you: it takes some work, but you can do it.
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This week on Neuroscience Wednesday Merit Club brings you Marc Lewis' talk on addiction and whether it should be labelled a disease.
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Naomi Klein's book, No Is Not Enough, is a rapid response to the rise of Trump and she analyses his presidential campaign amongst other things in terms of his brand. She gives an insightful view of how Donald Trump has become so powerful, she see's him as a copy of pretty much all the catastrophic trends that have happened in the last half century. To simply describe it, the first half concentrates on what got Donald Trump into the White House and the second half acts as a manifesto for what we can do.
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The word love is one of the most complicated words to ever exist, with different meanings to each and every one of us. It is elusive. We learn about it through various platforms and experience it to a variety of degree throughout our lives.In this week's blog we look at the fascinating clip with science journalist Sharon Brock, who looks through the lens of neuroscience to explain the chemicals that are triggered in our brain when we fall in love and how they change over time.
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As this evocative and emotional video so aptly reminds us, we should never hold back from letting those people in our lives we hold dear know how much they mean to us. For those people who have taught you life lessons, or have looked out for you at some point this past year, thank them. Take time to reach out. Visit, or even just give them a call. It's a time to be grateful.
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How do you approach stress? Do you dread stressful days? Or does the thought of stress make you feel anxious and unproductive? What would happen if you changed your approach to stress and saw it as a positive, and a fundamental element to a meaningful life? In a talk that is insightful and inspiring, informed and surprising, Kirsty McGonigal addresses the paradox of stress, exploring how it can have a positive effect on your wellbeing and bring you opportunities and a chance to develop.
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Naomi Klein's book, No Is Not Enough, is a rapid response to the rise of Trump and she analyses his presidential campaign amongst other things in terms of his brand. She gives an insightful view of how Donald Trump has become so powerful, she see's him as a copy of pretty much all the catastrophic trends that have happened in the last half century. To simply describe it, the first half concentrates on what got Donald Trump into the White House and the second half acts as a manifesto for what we can do.
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Do you ever struggle with what to do when you're bored? Do you find yourself trying to be anything but bored? Manoush Zomorodi deals with the feeling of boredom and she explains exactly why you shouldn't stray away from it. She talks about its benefits and why feeling bored for her was the best thing to ever happen.
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In this podcast, iRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen interviews executive coach Valerie Cherneski, discussing the ways in which you can regain and project confidence after a career break when you're looking for your next job. It's easy to feel intimated about getting out there and talking to potential employers, but as they talk so openly about, this is a very normal feeling and there are some simply steps to take to make the transition back to work that much smoother and more successful. From nailing the elevator pitch, faking it until you make it, pushing out of your comfort zone, and drawing upon connections, present and past.
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Marriage is certainly not for everyone. Yet, for some people finding a soulmate and marrying them always seems to be a life-goal that is expected of you. For some people it’s a life long desire, and we can be driven by that need to find a partner. Certainly, for Tracy McMillan, who opens up with honesty and frankness about her life-story to date, this pressing need to marry someone was there from a young age. However, as Tracy has realised, there is a lot to be said for taking a step back from our pursuit for a partner… first, we need to marry ourselves.
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Unsure whether you would consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert? Interested in finding out, and understanding how this may be effecting your approach to life, and the ways you react to different pressures, stimulants, and situations? Take a watch of Dr. Brian Little's lecture to find out which personality traits you have, and how the people around you may be acting out of character in order to advance their personal projects.
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