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7 ways to become more resilient

Jun 16, 2021

Resilience. We hear this word a lot. We hear people refer to resilience when they speak about change. But what exactly is resilience and how can we unleash its benefits to develop and fulfil our potential? Kathryn Eade, resilience expert and founder of Up+thrive, shares her insights and strategies on recognising and building resilience. Does an elastic band have qualities? I launched my business with a goal, that goal was...

Simple Ways to Boost Resilience

Sep 30, 2020

To coincide with our Resilient Innovation 2020 virtual event last week, we’ve carried the resilience theme over to our wellbeing channel. It has been a challenging year for all of us and it has become increasingly evident that developing resilience is essential so that we can learn to cope and adapt during these tough times. Here are four easy actions you can take on board to boost your resilience. Take time out Taking...

Why Does Mindset Matter?

Sep 23, 2020

The term ‘growth mindset’ was first introduced by Dr Carol S. Dweck who considered the difference in performance between those who thought potential was innate and fixed and those who saw it as something that could be developed. The basic premise of a growth mindset is the belief that you can actively and significantly alter what you are capable of through continued learning and cultivating your abilities. As with so...

Why Art Matters

Sep 22, 2020

When I first contemplated 40,000-year-old cave paintings, it really struck me just how fundamental art is to the human condition. Even though our prehistoric ancestors lived without the comforts of civilisation, they still took the trouble to make art. Sure, questions may still hang over the value or the purpose of art but, evidently, it has always been a crucial part of our lives, our loves, our labours and, by extension, our wellbeing too....

Building Resilience at Home and in the Workplace

Sep 21, 2020

The psychological buzzword for 2020 must surely be 'resilience'. The conditions of living in a global pandemic are forcing us to adapt to challenging, complex and long-term circumstances, changing how we live, work and play. Nature vs nurture Psychology Today defines resilience as ‘The psychological quality that allows some people to be knocked down by the adversities of life and come back at least as strong as...

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