Resilience is not a trait that people either have or don’t have. It involves behaviours, thoughts and actions that can be learned and developed. It is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress, such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors. In other words, resilience determines how quickly we get back to our steady state after the air has been knocked out of us, when we must push through circumstances that challenge our very being.
Understanding Self-Esteem and Its Impact on Life
Self-esteem refers to the way we perceive and value ourselves. It’s the internal compass that shapes how we view our worth, capabilities, and potential. At its core, self-esteem affects our [...]
How to Manage Disappointment
Disappointment is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s a missed promotion, a failed relationship, poor exam marks, or an unachieved goal, we all experience moments when reality falls short [...]
Healthy Habits that put you in Control
While the world waits for news of the successful development of a vaccine against COVID-19, many people are concerned about the possibility of getting sick. The good news is, there [...]
Find your Character Strengths
Honesty, Loyalty, Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence, Hope & Optimism, Kindness, Fairness are some of the 24 Signature Strengths valued the world over. When you discover your primary signature strengths [...]
Find your child’s Strengths to tackle difficult things with ease.
This activity is best suited to children older than 10 (depending on their maturity). It is valuable for strengthening the relationship, as the exchange of Signature Strengths creates a common [...]
Your prescription for wellbeing in uncertain times
“Resilience is not an inborn trait; it can be acquired.” Martin Seligman It is time to think more about what goes right in our lives, rather than what goes wrong. [...]
Tips for Adapting to Change
Dealing with a big change in your life can be challenging, as your everyday routine is disrupted and your sense of security is shaken. Here are some tips on adapting [...]
How Emotional Intelligence Promotes Emotional Health
Emotional health is the ability to recognise, express and manage your feelings in a healthy and productive way – and in order to do this, you need good emotional intelligence. [...]
Improving work relationships after a restructuring
The process of restructuring in an organisation is stressful. So too are the consequences on the remaining workforce. If not managed well, your organisation may pay the price in lost [...]
Independence – what it is
The great Abraham Lincoln said: "You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence." The same goes for a women. What independent people look like Some [...]
Eight steps towards a more satisfying life
Want to lift your level of happiness? Here are some practical suggestions from University of California psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky. Satisfaction or at least a temporary boost, is guaranteed! Count your [...]
What it means to take the initiative
We are all aware of the expression "to take the initiative" and probably all of us perceive this to be a good thing, but what does it really mean to [...]