What mindset do you have?
Carol Dweck from Stanford University has been researching on achievement and success and came out with two kinds of mindsets, namely, the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. Fixed mindsets tend to make people think in terms of absolutes, and...
Gaming problem or problematic internet use – what can I do as a parent?
Gaming problem or problematic internet use – what can I do as a parent? If we are going to do a survey on how many children and adolescents are over-using their smartphones, ipads, computers, etc. I am sure this would...
Using actions to change behaviour
Using actions to change behaviour Today I am going to share this idea with you of how we can use action to change behaviour. Many people are quite familiar with the interrelationships between thoughts, feelings and actions, especially if you...
Understanding the importance of sleep
Gabriel Wong Clinical Psychologist Understanding the importance of Sleep According to the Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, sleep is one of our biological and physiological needs apart from food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, as well as WIFi. Sleep is also one...
The YES factor
The YES factor By Gabriel Wong (Clinical Psychologist) Do you still remember those days your friend came to knock on your door and persuaded you to buy the World Book which cost over $800? At the end you bought one...
Metaphors
Metaphors By Gabriel Wong (Clinical Psychologist) I recently went to a Family Therapy workshop run by a renowned Master Family Therapist, Professor Maurizio Andolfi. During the workshop I noticed Professor Andolfi used metaphors to help family members understand the predicament...
The Fun Theory
The Fun Theory By Gabriel Wong (Clinical Psychologist) Have you been issued a speeding ticket in the past? Yes, I have. Now whenever I drive past that particular street my mind reminds me that I have to slow down and...
