Posts by 5th Place
Dear friends and important places
A weekend at Knysna with dear and long time friends brings up memories of the beginning of our work and how connectedness that stays strong across time and space makes such a difference in our lives.
Read MoreTime to blow the dust off
The first part of an anticipated road trip takes us to interesting places with unforgettable people. A storyline is woven of a will by all to live and prosper along with the belief that it can be done.
Read MoreAcute stress and memory
Dive into the fascinating science behind acute stress and its potential to improve memory, and explore practical strategies for harnessing its benefits while maintaining emotional fitness.
Read MoreThe power of touch
A planned road trip and a session about touch reminds us of the need to hug and be hugged and the good that it can do when there is care and love attached to it.
Read MoreThe Yerkes-Dodson Law and optimal stress levels
The Yerkes-Dodson Law, a well-established principle in psychology, sheds light on the complex relationship between stress and performance.
Read MoreLearning curves and roundabouts
The decision to turn an audio offering into a video course provides for a very steep learning curve. Reality is a rocky path that requires tenacity to traverse. It is done and we are glad.
Read MoreA meeting of hearts
The wedding of two delightful individuals is the icing on the cake of a serendipitous meeting two years ago. You never know who you are going to meet and what effect they may have on you.
Read MorePost-pandemic social anxiety: Navigating the new normal
Discover strategies for managing re-entry anxiety, cultivating emotional resilience, and adapting to in-person interactions in a post-COVID world.
Read MoreThe power of social support
Discover how strong social connections can buffer the negative effects of stress and uncertainty, promoting emotional well-being and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Read MoreAn end may be a beginning
Recent endings and beginnings of lives resulted in moments of deep reflection about what we are doing with our time here on earth and what legacy we want to leave.
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