The Insight Podcast

#121 | Stay flexible, the power of AWE, escape conformity & more | Ross White

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Show Notes

Joining me on the show today is Dr Ross White.

Ross is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and the author of “The Tree that Bends: How a flexible mind can help you thrive”.

I talk to Ross about:

- What it means to be Thriving and not just Surviving

- The benefits of having a flexible mind

- How Ross’s acronym “AWE” can help you achieve your goals without sacrificing your health and wellbeing

- Getting out of the “Conformity Zone” and embracing what makes you feel happy and alive

- & much more

"The Tree that Bends: How a flexible mind can help you thrive": https://amzn.eu/d/5L6y85J

Connect with Ross: https://www.instagram.com/RossGWhite https://www.twitter.com/RossGWhite https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-ross-g-white/

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