Posts Tagged ‘grit’
IBM, VA and Total Brain to test digital mental health platform for veterans and reservists
__________ IBM unveils GRIT, a digital solution developed in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to help veterans in transition (press release): “IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today the launch of GRIT, a digital solution for veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists that provides a mobile experience to help them understand and strengthen their mental…
Read MoreUpdate: To improve sleep, combine general sleep hygiene with mindful and cognitive techniques
———- Had a good night’s sleep? We hope you did, so you can fully enjoy all the fascinating articles and brain teasers in the new edition of SharpBrains’ eNewsletter…including excellent advice on how to combine general sleep hygiene with mindful and cognitive techniques, and a book giveaway. Happy reading! New thinking: For a good night’s rest,…
Read MoreBook review: Grit is a tool in the toolbox, not the silver bullet
West Point cadets endure a grueling level of physical exertion, emotional challenge, and social abuse. The standards for completing the training are high, as is the dropout rate. According to psychologist Angela Duckworth, who has studied these cadets, what sets the graduates apart from those who don’t complete the training
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