Posts Tagged ‘mindfulness’
Let’s get past procrastination by addressing emotional and cognitive overload
Procrastination is a common struggle many leaders and workers face, particularly in the context of modern, mentally demanding jobs. But what is the underlying cause, and how can we better understand it and effectively address it? Procrastination, defined as “the act of unnecessarily and voluntarily delaying or postponing something despite knowing that there could be…
Read More5 Key Insights to Empower Minds and Optimize Culture in the AI era
In today’s fast-paced business environment, fostering a culture of empowered minds is essential for success. Explore five key insights that can transform leadership and organizational approaches: #Adopting a Growth Mindset to Enhance Cognitive Engagement #Leadership Interventions #Working Memory #Protecting and Optimizing Working Memory #Mindfulness Keep reading 5 Key Insights to Empower Minds and Optimize Culture…
Read MoreJune 5–7th, Madrid: Healthy Living & Longevity Globalizer Summit by Ashoka and the Fit for Life Foundation
Imagine living a life brimming with energy and purpose, even as you age. The Healthy Living and Longevity Globalizer Summit celebrates the transformative potential of longer lifespans and explores how they reshape our world. With more people over 65 than under five years of age, and a projected threefold increase in those over 80…
Read MoreOn the importance of managing negativity bias to protect cognitive control and prevent depression relapse
Many people around the world suffer from depression. Though depression can be extremely debilitating, evidence-based treatments (like cognitive-behavioral therapy) provide hope, because they can be very effective in treating the negative thinking that accompanies depression.
Read MoreHarnessing mindfulness and virtual reality simulations to maximize sports performance
Athletes at the very highest level of their sport face the challenge of performing consistently under pressure amid many potential distractions, including performance anxiety, crowd behaviour, their own and others’ expectations, and the responses of their opponents. The performance of players in the 2023 Australian Open, for example, demonstrated the psychological factors needed to succeed…
Read MoreThe 7 Habits of Highly Stress-Resilient Minds
Are you suffering from chronic stress? Many of us are—whether we’re stressed out by our jobs, complicated relationships, caregiving responsibilities, or the general state of the world. That’s where Elissa Epel’s new book, The Stress Prescription, comes in. A health psychologist and director of the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center at the University of California, San…
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