6 Cool Lessons Martial Arts Teaches About Mental Health and Resilience
by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP
Recently, I discovered a new passion: martial arts — specifically, jiu-jitsu.
I am an unlikely person to enjoy jiu-jitsu. I don’t know how to throw a punch and have never been in a fight. When I first went to the jiu-jitsu studio, I naively assume it would be like yoga or any other exerci…
Cookies, lights and Christmas trees – there are many pleasant aspects to Christmas. It can, of course, also be a very stressful time. Dr. Michael Ziegler from the Chair of Business and Social Psychology at FAU explains what resilience has to do with a relaxing time during Advent and how we can increase our resilience. […]
Resilience is a remarkable human trait that enables individuals to navigate life’s challenges, setbacks, and adversities with strength and determination. It is not just about enduring hardships, but about bouncing back stronger and wiser. A common example that is used to describe resilience is the ability of a rubber band to bounce back after being stretched. In a world full of uncertainties and …
