psychology Archive

Talk: Wellness in Colombo

We organized another inspiring panel session last week, and thank you to all those who dedicated time to improve their well-being, and special thanks to our panelists Sukanya Wignaraja, Mei Flynn and Anja Meixner for sharing great industry insights, best practices on corporate wellness while digging in to the mind-body connection and healing, stress and

Video: How Food Affects Your Mood

When it comes to what you put in your mouth, your choices have a direct effect on the most powerful organ in your body: your brain. Stressful times may make some of us binge eat, crave sugary sweets or reach out to unhealthy fast foods. While this is a very common response, mindful eating patterns

The Ohana Project: Supporting You in Times of Need

We faced tough times, now it’s time to get back on track! Nilushka and Nivendra share some great tips on taking care of oneself to become more resilient and bounce back again – stronger than before. Despite efforts to increase awareness on mental health issues in Sri Lanka, the stigma associated with the need for

The Fitness Mindset

Many us us do not realize how exercise affects the mind in more ways than one. Did you know that the very act of moving is said to decrease depression and make you happy? A recent clinical review by Penedo & Dahn (2005) found that physical activity is associated with a higher quality of life