Empirical research suggests that having meaning in life protects us against inflammation, disease, and a pre-mature death. This research has demonstrated that if you are happy but have no sense of meaning, you will have similar gene expression patterns as someone who is chronically ill. So, pursuing happiness instead of meaning is a shortcut to…
Reinhard Korb
This post begins with a tale… Once upon a time there was a man traveling on a long journey in a foreign land. As he was walking, he saw a very long, very high wall. As he approached it he saw a builder and asked him what he was doing. The builder replied and said…
Do you ever experience addictive tendencies, loss in motivation, drive, focus, attention, mood fluctuations and even depression? Understanding motivation comes down to understanding the underlying unconscious processes and first principles that drives behaviour. In this way you can utilize your biology and psychology to your benefit for improved performance, health and longevity. “You…
Do you feel like the year can just not be over soon enough? Are you ready to down tools, get out of the city, hit the beach or the bush and just relax? You’re not alone. But before you clutch out - I have a few questions: Why is it that people frequently get…
Recently I realized that how I was not taking responsibility for something in my life. I made two investments, some time ago. And I was not giving these investments the time and care that they needed and slowly but surely, they deteriorated over time and are currently in a neglected state. They have depreciated to…
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There are stark correlations between biology and politics. They are both systems with components and layers that effect and influence one another. I understand that the wellness of a system depends on the health of the individual cells.…
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In 2020 it is estimated that the average person is exposed to between 6000 and 10 000 communication messages per day! So…
You have built in reward circuits that prompt you to start moving and keep moving toward desired outcomes in life. This article will help you understand the neurobiological mechanisms that govern your behaviour and how you can utilize it to your benefit.
These circuits reward you if you participate in behaviour that leads towards wellness,…
The word responsibility is made up of two words: response and ability.
This word not only describes your innate ability to respond but also your choice as to how you respond.
Victor Frankl said: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our…
To remain healthy and thrive in today’s world, you need a robust immune system.
Your immune system is really important and mostly responsible to keep you safe. It has to protect you physically against pathogens like viruses and bacteria, pollution and toxins, as well as psychologically against chronic stress and anxiety.
If you want to stay safe…
The influences
From the time you were in your mother’s womb right up until today there are certain things that have a profound influence on you. Events and experiences, positive and negative that influence how you feel, how you think, your beliefs, perspectives, identity and frames of mind.
These influences can be biological, emotional, psychological and…
There is no doubt in my mind that more of us are affected on psychological level than on a physical level. Sure there are victims under physical attack of the virus, those infected, but most of us are under increased psychological attack.
Shock at the loss of a job or income
Grief at the…