In a recent Psychology Today article, Rachel Allyn, Ph .D writes about the possibilities of a certain plant. This plant is called ayahuasca, and some believe its effects can help people overcome their dysfunctional ego, among other benefits. Rachel believes
New Ways to Manage Stress at Work
Managing stress is crucial to being effective in the workplace. Most people looking to relieve stress try to relax during breaks, but according to a study from the University of Michigan, relaxing may not be the best option. Instead, they
Sprint! Don’t Jog Through Your Work Sessions! …and fight procrastination while you’re at it!
I help adults who have ADHD tendencies with their procrastination and productivity problems. The method below has evolved through my own experience and my experience helping others. 1. Sprint don’t jog – plan a 40 minute work session rather
Do unto others, or treat yourself?
In the search for happiness, popular culture is often divided when it comes to considering whether it is more important to do unto others or treat yourself. I’m confident that we can all relate to the positive feelings that come
Changing negative stereotypes in the classroom and beyond
The classroom can be an extremely influential setting. Outside of a child’s home, it is where they absorb much of what they know about the world, it is where they establish their early relationships and it is where they develop
Is there a place for psychedelic drugs in modern medical research?
‘The war on drugs’ has been active since the late 1960s when government’s started to realize the vast potential for abuse with the now illicit substances. This war has been unrelenting and has seen drugs ranging from cannabis to more
Brain-training – more than just a bit of fun?
Application software and video games based on ‘brain-training’ have become a relative staple of the gaming industry in recent years. Popular programmes such as Lumiosity and Brain Age now attract millions of users daily. In a recent study carried out
Mental health – As much a social and political issue as it is a biological and psychological one?
Good mental health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and
Adolescent alcohol abuse – Rewiring the teenage brain
The negative effects of adolescent alcohol abuse on adolescent development and well-being are quite widely accepted and understood. Statistics have demonstrated that high levels of adolescent alcohol consumption are associated with higher reported frequencies of mental health difficulties (e.g. development
Willpower – our beliefs matter
Willpower in its simplest definition is described as the ability to deliberately do something that exerts our resources or in contrast, the ability to entirely refrain from doing something against our impulses. Overall having willpower is considered to be a