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Tag: Inspiration

Performance/Psychology

Growing Great Mindsets

August 1, 2018 Dr Jo Mitchell 1 Comment

Have you ever wondered why some highly “talented” people never reach their potential? Or have been amazed when seemingly “ordinary”…

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Performance/Uncategorized/Workshops

Hardwiring Habits: Why willpower isn’t enough

April 18, 2018April 24, 2018 Dr Lauren Hamilton 2 Comments

Have you ever resolved to “get back to the gym” or “quit sugar” or “start regular meditation practice” and then…

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The Mind Room is a health, wellbeing and performance psychology community based in Melbourne.

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Slices of our life

Why do we feel awe? A recent series of experiments in the US suggest that awe causes us to have a smaller sense of self, which shapes our social networks in positive ways. How? Through a series of experiments, researchers were able to show that experiences of awe diminish our sense of self-importance, creating a 'small self' perspective that seems to aid us in forming social groups. But, while many of us know it when we feel it—a beautiful sunrise, the birth of a new baby, a stunning artwork—science has not understood awe as an emotion very well. Though research suggests awe increases our wellbeing and leads us to be more generous, it still wasn't clear why that would be. This study showed that awe helps you to stop focusing so much on yourself and to look more to what’s around you—toward other people and the world at large. And, by doing that, people will naturally seek more social engagement. So for deeper connections, is the answer to discover more awe? Let us know what you think. This study was originally published on the @greatergoodmag. . . . #awemoments #deeperconnections #melbournepsychology #melbournepsychs #psychstudies #happinessstudies #wellbeingstudies #wellbeing #growyourmind #themindroom #melbournewellness #headspace
Free Mindfulness Classes. Take those 30 mins out of your day and come visit us at @Themindroom. We run Mindfulness drop-in classes every Wednesday for a small group in our Collingwood studio, where one of our psychologists (or psychs in training) will lead your practice and guide you to unhook your busy mind. It's a moment of calm in your busy routine. A space where you can step away from your desk, and gain clarity and focus. A welcome space to connect and explore. . . . #mindfulnessclass #melbournepsychology #melbournehealth #collingwoodpsychologists #melbourneclasses #melbournewellness #melbournemindfullness #knowyourmind #corporatepsychology #becurious #mindfullliving #psychology #mentalhealthmatters #melbpsych #wellnessjourney #themindroom
Nineteen-year-old @JamesCharles, who until Monday had an online following in excess of 30m, is in the eye of a very public backlash. . Losing millions of follows within 24hours, the influencer has needed to call time on his social media usage. . Social media may be a recent phenomenom, but it has the combined weight of vulnerability, creates the need for validation, and stimulates a desire to compare, causing a perfect storm of self-doubt. In a recent post, @themindroom Dr Jo Mitchell comments, "Social media in particular seems to amplify the human propensity to compare ourselves to each other and see how well we measure up, or not. Usually leaving us feeling pretty ordinary. It is easy to find yourself in a constant state of comparison, always thinking that you are not quite good enough, not achieving all you should be, put simply – not enough." Dr Jo goes on to give this simple recipe to live a happier and more joyous life, outside of social media: 1. Get moving: Find ways to build more movement into your life. The brain thrives on movement and will even reward you with some feel good endorphins for your efforts. 2. Be mindful: Tune in to what’s happening here and now. Be curious about what you can touch, taste, hear, see and smell. You can try meditation or be practical and bring mindful attention to daily activities like brushing your teeth, eating or drinking mindfully. 3. Keep learning: Keep your brain active. And I don’t just mean academic learning…try something you’ve never done before. Get out of that comfort zone! 4. Connect socially: Surround yourself with lovely and interesting people that challenge your way of thinking. Have spirited conversations and know that those nights that you don’t feel like going out are probably the nights when you should. 5. Give back: It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture… it could be as small as a smile or hello when you pass a person in the street. There’s no better way to boost your own mood than by doing something for others. #socialmedia #melbournehealth #happinesstips #tipsforhappiness #melbournemindfullness #becurious #mindfullliving #psychology #mentalhealthmatters #wellnessjourney #jamescharles
Good news is rarely reported in the media. Is this why we are so quick to think the world is in poorer shape than what it actually is? Let's answer some quick questions: Is poverty on the rise, or the decline? Is the population of the world growing? Are deaths from disasters on the rise, or the decline? Written by the Swedish, late professor, sword swallower, and acclaimed TED speaker Hans Rosling, the 2018 book Factfulness demonstrates through UN data, ten mental biases that obstruct our thinking. You can find the answers to the above questions in Factfulness, and spoiler, it's not as bad as you think. . . . #psychology #mentalhealth #love #motivation #therapy #life #philosophy #health #depression #anxiety #inspiration #psychologist #mindfulness #quotes #healing #psychotherapy #education #wellness #instagood #psychiatry #success #wisdom #mentalhealthawareness #science #meditation #selfcare #fitness

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