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Definition of Negative Thinking

Jan Lawrence, 27th August 2014

A short video which defines negative thinking and demonstrates the impact it can have on us and our daily lives. Continue Reading Definition of Negative Thinking

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Resilience – Learning to Become More Optimistic

Jan Lawrence, 27th August 2012

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Resiliency Training

Jan Lawrence, 5th September 2011

After trauma, teaching hope (CNN) — The number of young men and women from the U.S. Army who committed suicide last month was so devastatingly high that it set a dismal new record. About two-thirds of the 32 dead were… Continue Reading Resiliency Training

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Resilience for Possible Imminent Redundancy

Jan Lawrence, 4th May 2011

Problem Solving Highly resilient people have the ability to look at problems and challenges from a comprehensive perspective. Problems and challenges are viewed from many different perspectives, with many factors given consideration. It is the ability to accurately identify the… Continue Reading Resilience for Possible Imminent Redundancy

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Good Mental Health Tips – Our Present to You

Jan Lawrence, 17th March 2011

Unfortunately, mental health problems aren’t so openly discussed and the reaction to the statistic is more of “I can’t see that happening to me”. Given that mental ill health is one of the main causes of time off work, good mental health isn’t just a problem for the individual.
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Realistic Optimism

Jan Lawrence, 9th February 2011

Here is an extract from our Developing Personal Resilience course about learning to become more optimistic.

Highly resilient people have a realistic, optimistic view of the world. This optimism is not fantastical it is based in reality. They persist in seeking goals despite obstacles and setbacks. They tend to operate from hope of success rather than fear of failure. Setbacks are viewed as due to manageable circumstance rather than personal flaw. Continue Reading Realistic Optimism

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Why Resilience Matters

Jan Lawrence, 9th November 2010

“Life is not what it’s supposed to be, it’s what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference” Virginia Satir Life is full of experiences of adversities. Some of them are external such as… Continue Reading Why Resilience Matters

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Tell me why … I don’t like Mondays

Jan Lawrence, 28th June 2010

BBC Radio Scotland Interview with Dr David Mason Brown on Friday 21 May 2010.

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Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman

Jan Lawrence, 30th August 2008

Why is it that some people can overcome adversity and others can’t? Why are some people more prone to depression than others? How can some sales people keep going despite getting one ‘no’ after another, while some give up after the first ‘no’? This brilliant and important paperback answers these questions.
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Tag Archives: Realistic Optimism

Definition of Negative Thinking

Resilience – Learning to Become More Optimistic

Resiliency Training

Resilience for Possible Imminent Redundancy

Good Mental Health Tips – Our Present to You

Realistic Optimism

Why Resilience Matters

Tell me why … I don’t like Mondays

Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman

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