As a researcher, I find it important to look at, and present, both/all sides of an issue. In that vein, I am sharing an article from Joseph Smith which appears on vox.com. This is an interesting read; it casts an objective, somewhat critical eye on the field of positive psychology. I hope you enjoy reading […]
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In Search of Meaningful Work
Research indicates that having a sense of meaning is very important for highly sensitive people’s wellbeing. This is a wonderful interview with Peggy Kern (Associate Professor at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne) and Nina Mapson Bone (managing director of recruitment agency Beaumont People) where they explore and discuss meaningful work and job […]
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Having a clear ‘sense of self’ is important for musicians’ wellbeing
Although music-making is associated with enhanced wellbeing in several contexts – for example, everyday, community, clinical, and educational settings – at the professional level making music is frequently considered a threat to wellbeing. Professional musicians often experience performance-related injuries, musculoskeletal pain during performance, and psychological demands (e.g. performance anxiety, general stress, mental fatigue). In a […]
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