Tag Archives: emotions

How to keep your New Year Resolution

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Administrator

Every year people make New Year resolutions but 92% of them will fail (Journal of Clinical Psychology). Maybe it’s time for a different approach. Forget ‘I should’ and embrace ‘I want!’ New Year resolutions are typically something like “I’m going … Continue reading →

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Protest Marches: What’s the point?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Administrator

I was at the Climate Change March in London on Sunday. I hadn’t planned on going. “What’s the point?” I thought. I’ve been to many protest marches over the years and I’d begun to doubt if they made any difference. … Continue reading →

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The Endorphin Effect

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Administrator

I’ve recently facilitated a series of workshops on mindfulness and spirituality at a drug and alcohol rehab clinic. The most popular workshop by far was the one where I taught people how to use William Bloom’s Endorphin Effect. Endorphins, which … Continue reading →

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The Stupidity of Rationalism

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Administrator

Last weeks edition of ‘In Our Time’ (BBC Radio 4) discussed game theory and gave a telling account of a scenario called The Prisoners Dilemma. Imagine that Jo and Jack have been arrested for a crime. The police know they’re guilty but can’t prove it, so … Continue reading →

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Sun and ice: The power of weather

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Administrator

The Spring weather is as mad as a March Hare! We’ve had summery sun one day and winter chill the next, so this changeable season is ideal for sensing how the weather influences our sense of self. I was walking to the station during an icy … Continue reading →

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Nature and health

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Administrator

Back in March I discussed research showing that we’re happier in natural environments than in cities (Happy yet? Naturally!) I’ve now found lots of similar research related to health. Dr Roger Ulrich was interested in whether a natural view from … Continue reading →

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Framing perception

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Administrator

As a friend and I stood gazing at a Renoir, I felt its beauty gently suffuse my body. My friend turned to me and I smiled, expecting to share the moment. “Wow!” He said. “How much do you reckon that’s worth?’ … Continue reading →

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Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Administrator

I’ve just been to a Neuro-Linguistic Programming workshop about managing emotions, and it reminded how cool NLP can be. Some of my friends have a pretty negative impression of NLP. They think of it as some kind of psychological voodoo that will mess with their … Continue reading →

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