Is willpower really helping us? Perspectives are changing.
If only we had more willpower and self control to see things through. We would eat the right foods, exercise regularly, say no to alcohol, smoking and – god forbid – to drugs. Procrastination would never happen, and we would save money rather than spending it. We would be achieving all sorts of virtuous goals in life. We would be admirable. Right? Time to review an old perspective?
The therapeutic effect of… watching a movie!
Are you watching a movie tonight? We already know that watching a movie or TV can be a good way to let go of any stresses of the day. But thanks to a new British unique counselling model called MOVIE we can rest assured it’s not only fun, but that it can have an emotionally cleansing, and even therapeutic effect.
Nature is awe-inspiring. But can we truly connect with something we ideolise?
You only have to watch a TV documentary about nature to realise how we love to see it portrayed in all of its splendour. Films about nature have elevating music, that special way of narrating, and amazing imagery. But…can we connect with something that we idealise?
Let’s talk about cooking: Welcome to your new kitchen!
A good meal needs expensive ingredients. It needs a long time to prepare. It needs a good recipe. It needs to be from a certain country, like “Italian.” It needs meat as the centre of attention. Right? Mary Contrary begs to differ. She has put aside all her ideas about cooking. And she feels a lot better for it, she says. Mary’s advice is simple: Time to shake things up! A nice healthy meal doesn’t have to be complicated.
Dr. Niloo Dardashti on the power of understanding our ‘family dynamics’ at work
We all have ways of relating to people. We can be pleasers, martyrs or avoiders. We can have a conflict with a particular person again and again without resolution. Psychology says that some of these behaviours, patterns, and reactions stem from past family dynamics. We can’t explain them logically, they happen unconsciously. What about the workplace? According to psychologist Dr. Niloo Dardashti, an awareness of our family dynamics at work would benefit everything. Even better would be someone who supports us with the daily details. The company, our productivity, our success and well-being at work would improve. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. This is her story.
The power of surrender: Dr. Kim D’Eramo about an unusal take in health
Dr. Kim D’Eramo talks to us about the idea of surrender in health. To surrender to what lies beneath the surface of our understanding of health. And by doing so, to help the body’s own healing ability. Are we ‘limited’ when it comes to our health? An increasing number of health experts say we are not. This is the story of Dr. D’Eramo.
The world of work through the eyes of a highly sensitive person: Dr. Candan Aydemir-Tam tells all
They say our fast-paced world needs highly sensitive people, or HSPs as they are often called. What about the workplace? Can people with this complex and empathetic mind add value here too? Or are they just too sensitive. Dr. Candan Aydemir-Tam, healthcare psychologist, tells us everything.
Are horses just for riding? Sharing our point of view with our animals.
There are ‘horse owners’ who take their horse for a walk instead of riding it. They say it’s a great thing to do for both horse and rider. That it helps them see the world from their horse’s perspective and creates a stronger bond between them. All by changing their perspective a little. So: are horses just for riding?
The new world of vegetable cuisine: An interview with Vegetable Chef Frank Fol
Not so long ago, most of us would not have found a plant-based meal all that exciting. As if something was missing. Or that it was unhealthy. Can we change our views about food? The world-renowned vegetable chef Frank Fol says we can and we do. Here he tells us about a completely new cuisine of taste, colour and magic. This new world is happening in our best restaurants and in our kitchens at home. A new world, he says, that is here to stay.
“One family dog please.” Do dogs really behave according to breed? Science paints a different picture.
The popular idea is that we can choose a dog breed with a particular character or temperament. That it behaves a certain way. For example a family dog. Or a more obedient dog. But a study is now challenging such stereotypes. It shows that our dog’s character has more to do with the quality of life we give it, than it has to do with its breed.