Psychology
17 April 2016 – Memory Walk & Jog – The Race against Dementia
17 April 2016 – Memory Walk & Jog – The Race against Dementia, with Mix Fit Club participating in the 5km run, at The University of Queensland St Lucia Athletics Track, on Kangoo Jumps rebound shoes, which are known to be world’s lowest impact on the joints & spine and great cardiovascular workout, benefitting the…
Read MoreOther Curiosities about the Human Brain
Did you know that the frontal lobe is the last part that evolves in our brain, the slowest to mature and the first to deteriorate as we age? How curious is that? It allows us to travel to the future before the actual experience takes place. Did you also know that the visual cortex is…
Read MoreMind-reading and False Expectations
Expecting your partner to read your mind and know what will make you happy is unrealistic and leads to disappointment and resentment. This works for both men and women equally. Life would be very tedious indeed if you had to anticipate what others wanted. “It would be like treading on eggshells, worrying about upsetting everyone.…
Read MorePerception and Behaviour – Irritating Behaviours
I find this book (“Side by Side” by Jo Lamble & Sue Morris) so useful and straight forward that it doesn’t require any comments or additions. There it is – another take-home message: ‘Hierarchy of irritating behaviours: Think of the five most irritating things your partner does. Rank them in order from least to most…
Read More“Side by Side”
“How to think differently about your relationship.” by Jo Lamble & Sue Morris There are five important conclusions to keep in mind: Without commitment, a relationship is doomed. A relationship is about walking side by side along the same path. Thinking clearly is everything. It’s up to you. There is no perfect relationship. And ….…
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