The psychiatrist Robert Waldinger conducted one of the longest-running and most complete studies of adult life to determine what factors make us truly happy. Tracking the lives of two groups of men (724 in total) for over 75 years the conclusion was essentially this: it's not … [Read more...]
TED Talk – The Power of Vulnerability
The dictionary describes vulnerability as '...the state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally'. It's no wonder then, that the idea of being emotionally vulnerable instills in us a need to protect ourselves from harm; we … [Read more...]
Understanding Panic
If you’ve ever had a panic attack you will know exactly why people go to great lengths to prevent further occurrences. When in full swing, a panic attack is an overwhelmingly intense sensation that something awful is about to happen, or that you’re about to die, and with the … [Read more...]