Brain

Sleep and Anxiety: Reducing your anxiety by improving sleep

There is a strong link between sleep and anxiety. Lack of sleep can increase anxiety symptoms, while good sleep can…

1 year ago

The Amygdala: A Key Player in Anxiety Responses

The amygdala, a small almond-shaped structure located deep within the brain, is often referred to as the brain's "smoke detector"…

1 year ago

Brain Changes Due to Anxiety

Your brain changes in response to how you think and what you think about. Prolonged periods of anxiety bring about…

1 year ago

Two Barriers To Good Communication – You Might Not Realise You’re Doing!

There are two well-established problems that people can face in their communication with others; their mind wandering and their preconceived…

7 years ago

Control of Your Attention Influences Your Success

The human brain is prone to distraction; our ancient ancestors gained a distinct survival advantage by being able to quickly…

7 years ago

Becoming Optimistic

When people are assessed on a scale of pessimistic to optimistic, those reporting as optimistic also report higher levels of…

7 years ago