Ingrid Nagaya - Clinical Psychologist

28/08/2014

Rewire your brain for greater happiness

http://www.fastcompany.com/3034801/the-future-of-work/how-to-rewire-your-brain-for-greater-happiness

The bad news: Our brains are wired to be negative. The good news: Happiness doesn't mean you have to be naive, just think realistically.

22/06/2014

How to navigate through anxious thoughts

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/06/21/3-ways-to-navigate-anxious-thoughts-with-self-compassion/

For so many of us when we start having anxious thoughts, we get self-critical. We berate ourselves for our worries, sweaty palms and all-over shakiness. We

18/06/2014

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/17/stressing-about-sleep_n_5500714.html

By Shelby Freedman Harris, Psy.D. for YouBeauty.com We've all been there. You're lying in bed, exhausted, stressed and staring at the clock, counting down how much time you have left before your alarm goes off. Chances are, stress is what woke you...

10/06/2014

Decisions, decisions....


http://lifehacker.com/how-to-decide-on-what-to-do-with-your-life-1588240029

When you're young, the world is your oyster and opportunities seem endless, but there can be a lot of pressure to decide on a life path. How do you know what career to pursue and what to do with your future?

05/06/2014

One moment away....

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/youre-one-moment-away-from-being-who-you-want-to-be/

02/06/2014

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

http://www.magicaldaydream.com/2013/06/the-introvert-brain-explained.html

Let?s make one thing very clear from the start: being an introvert or extrovert is determined by whether you get your energy from being alone or from being around people.

02/06/2014

Relationships: What makes a good partner.

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/06/01/5-things-that-make-a-good-partner/

There are various myths about what makes a good partner. For instance, it’s a myth that a good partner has to agree with what you say, do or think, according t

21/05/2014

Meditation and the brain

http://themeditationblog.com/groundbreaking-research-on-meditation-and-the-brain/

Some types of meditation, in particular the nondirective type such as Acem Meditation, activates brain areas that facilitate mind-wandering and processing of self-related thoughts and emotions, mor...

19/05/2014

Happiness is....

http://shakeoffthegrind.com/positivity/waiting-to-be-happy

We can decide to be happy when we commit to making happiness a priority instead of secondary to the situation we are in. Happiness is an inside-out job.

16/05/2014

Forgiveness: why should we?

http://www.persistingmetamorphosis.com/persisting-metamorphosis/forgiveness-is-a-process-with-benefits

We all want to be forgiven, but too few of us actually want to forgive. It is easy to accept forgiveness, but extremely difficult to give forgiveness. We are just so used to carrying those grudges around for what he/she said or did that hurt us, instead of dealing with them and moving on. This me…

16/05/2014

"Identity based habits"

http://lifehacker.com/take-small-actions-to-form-identity-based-habits-1576986608

Identity-based habits can be powerful things. Essentially, the beliefs you have about yourself can drive your long-term behavior. And by focusing on small actions you can take everyday, you move towards your aspirations and form new habits.

13/05/2014

Emotional Intelligence and Recruitment

http://neurocapability.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/the-power-of-emotional-intelligence/

Charles Coy, the Senior Director of Analyst and Community Relations at Cornerstone, considers innovation in talent management technology solutions and speaks about the power emotional intelligence ...