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Philosophy

Using Purpose and Meaning to Improve Your Well-Being

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on March 19, 2024

In this increasingly chaotic and turbulent world, we must recognise that meaning and purpose are no longer philosophical laments, but essential components of our well-being.

In this increasingly chaotic and turbulent world, we must recognise that meaning and purpose are no longer philosophical laments, but essential components of our well-being.

Motivation

How Do You Want to Feel Along the Way?

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on October 9, 2023

Three things you can do to enjoy the process of achieving your goals more fully.

Three things you can do to enjoy the process of achieving your goals more fully.

Sport and Competition

Detached Engagement: How Obsessing Less Can Help Us Succeed

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on July 31, 2023

Why do we often perform better in situations or interviews we care less about? Detached engagement.

Why do we often perform better in situations or interviews we care less about? Detached engagement.

Anxiety

Anxiety to Inspiration: Facing Forward After Leaving a Job

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on April 19, 2023

Recently left a job and feeling anxious about the future? The RESET method can help you sustain your energy and positivity in this new phase.

Recently left a job and feeling anxious about the future? The RESET method can help you sustain your energy and positivity in this new phase.

Depression

Is the News Harming or Helping Your Psychological Health?

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on February 3, 2023

Is the news negatively affecting you? Are you or someone you know avoiding it to safeguard your mental health? Applying a mindset of detached engagement can help.

Is the news negatively affecting you? Are you or someone you know avoiding it to safeguard your mental health? Applying a mindset of detached engagement can help.

Bias

Removing the Political Blindfold

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on November 4, 2022

Bring back nuance in the lead-up to the midterm elections.

Bring back nuance in the lead-up to the midterm elections.

Stress

Harnessing the Traveling Mindset at Home

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on October 6, 2022

Missing that summer holiday feeling? It doesn't have to stop once you return home.

Missing that summer holiday feeling? It doesn't have to stop once you return home.

Happiness

Embracing Day-to-Day Positivity

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on August 8, 2022

As we strive for future happiness, we neglect our present experience. A few simple practises in positivity can change that.

As we strive for future happiness, we neglect our present experience. A few simple practises in positivity can change that.

Psychology

How Do We Navigate the Culture Wars in Everyday Life?

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on June 10, 2022

Are the culture wars getting personal? Learn how to navigate these conflicts in everyday life.

Are the culture wars getting personal? Learn how to navigate these conflicts in everyday life.

Relationships

Re-Ignite Your Relationship This Valentine’s Day

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on February 10, 2022

Is your relationship flagging after the pandemic? Here are a few insights to raise the passion before Valentine's Day.

Is your relationship flagging after the pandemic? Here are a few insights to raise the passion before Valentine's Day.

Environment

Why Do Resolutions So Often Fail?

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on December 31, 2021

Tired of resolutions that always fail? Here are some insights to help your 2022 resolutions stick.

Tired of resolutions that always fail? Here are some insights to help your 2022 resolutions stick.

Parenting

Parenting for Agency

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on November 29, 2021

Are you parenting for agency? How to bring up resilient children in a turbulent world.

Are you parenting for agency? How to bring up resilient children in a turbulent world.

Anxiety

Finding Stability in an Anxious World

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on August 9, 2021

Are you struggling with the uncertainty of life after lockdown? You're not alone. Looking at your fear through a different lens could help you better navigate the change.

Are you struggling with the uncertainty of life after lockdown? You're not alone. Looking at your fear through a different lens could help you better navigate the change.

Groupthink

What's Driving Growth in "Groupthink"?

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on June 28, 2021

Tribal mentality is increasingly common, but existing in echo-chambers damages decision making. This article explores why groupthink is on the rise and what we can do about it.

Tribal mentality is increasingly common, but existing in echo-chambers damages decision making. This article explores why groupthink is on the rise and what we can do about it.

Consumer Behavior

Emerge From the Pandemic With Renewed Purpose

Gurnek Bains Ph.D. on June 4, 2021

Are you slipping back into old habits after lockdown? Re-emerge with purpose by asking yourself these three questions.

Are you slipping back into old habits after lockdown? Re-emerge with purpose by asking yourself these three questions.