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Why we should be spending more time to adopt a ‘growth mindset’
- November 20, 2019
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
No CommentsThe terms ‘growth’ and ‘fixed’ mindsets are widely spoken about in the recent literature, with neuroscience research discovering the brain is far more malleable than we once thought. So it is all hype? Or is there an evidence-base behind this theory?
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How to clear your mind of unhelpful thoughts
- November 20, 2019
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
Our minds are filled with thousands of thoughts everyday, both helpful and unhelpful in nature. The nature of our thoughts often stem from the emotions we are feeling at the current moment and this influences our behaviour, actions and decisions. So why are unhelpful thoughts bad for us? And how can you stop them?
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How you can integrate mindfulness into your everyday life
- November 19, 2019
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
The word ‘mindfulness’ is thrown around by many on a daily basis. The benefits are vast and widely acknowledged, however many people are resistant to take up the practice due to false beliefs about what they actually need to ‘do’. This article will cover the misconceptions, tips for practising as well as an example for you to do.
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Up Up and Away! The neuroscience behind boosting positive connections in your brain
- November 19, 2019
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
Our brain is made up of billions of neurones communicating with each other constantly throughout the day. Most of the time, the communication between these regions are regular and positive. Everyone does however, go through moments of difficulty and pain. While this is fleeting for most, and we get back to our normal patterns of thinking in no time, for others it may not be so easy.
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#2 Norepinephrine
- October 10, 2019
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
Thanks to neuroscience we don’t just have to take a stab in the dark anymore about what will help us improve our emotional wellbeing. We can actually pinpoint which neuro transmitters make us feel a certain way and in turn shift our behaviours to top up those ones that are depleted. This article is looking into the neurotransmitter: Norepinephrine.
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#1 Serotonin
- October 1, 2019
- Posted by: cfchadmin
- Categories: Mental health, Neuroscience, Resilience and wellbeing
With emotional and psychological wellbeing in particular, it can be difficult to pin point exactly what you need to do to shift your mood and patterns of behaviour in a more positive direction. Thanks to neuroscience we don’t just have to take a stab in the dark, we can actually pinpoint which neurotransmitters make us feel a certain way and in turn shift our behaviours to top up those ones that are depleted. This article looks into the neurotransmitter: Serotonin.
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