by Emma Crook - Creative Coach | Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
“It isn’t what happens to you, but how you react that matters” – Epictetus, Greek Stoic Philosopher. This powerful quote from nearly 2000 years ago highlights our role in how we experience things. A technique commonly used in positive psychology shows us...
by Emma Crook - Creative Coach | Jul 16, 2021 | Gratitude
I´ve heard a lot about gratitude and the positive effects it produces in our lives. A year ago I began to do a bit of research to find out for myself. The benefits of living a life with gratitude are pretty impressive, ranging from improved mental health to a life...
by Emma Crook - Creative Coach | May 18, 2021 | Resilience
At the risk of stating the obvious here, everyone reading this article has and will experience events in their lives that are difficult, painful and traumatic; it is part of being human. However, how we respond to these events and move on from them will depend on our...
by Emma Crook - Creative Coach | May 16, 2021 | Motivation
A month ago I ran a creative coaching workshop for an inspiring team of human rights activists. During the Q & A session someone asked a question that started me thinking. It sparked my curiosity for a subject which is fundamental in the pursuit of our goals:...
