Articles, Videos and Audio
Articles, videos and audio
Created by Matthew Hopkins
Maximising Performance Through Learning to Manage Expectations (article)
Whatever field we operate in, we surely want to be able to perform at a consistently high level. We want to be able to get the most out of our abilities time and time again. I would like to present evidence for how we can aim for that by learning to consciously...
Vibrations and the Truth About Human Nature (article)
I would like to offer a simplistic explanation of my understanding of the universe and our place in it. There is much to take in but I want to explain it in a way that I believe everyone can access, even if they have very little in-depth scientific knowledge. I hope...
The Dynamics of Peace (article)
Peace in Ourselves We are all searching for peace, all the time, with every action. If we look at animals in nature, we can see that peace is the natural state...until they need something. If they need food, they take action. If they perceive a threat, they...
Simple Tips to Help Increase Organised Thinking and Reduce Unnecessary Stress (article)
Stress comes in many guises. Sometimes it is a feeling of pressure, sometimes it is a feeling of being trapped, often it involves dwelling on the past or catastrophising the future. Stress makes us feel a loss of control. We can feel like we are losing control of our...
Meditations (written guidance and audio)
Guidance For Meditating Well The first point of meditation is to go into a deep relaxation. We are aiming to slow our brainwaves from beta to alpha and then to theta. When we access these slower brainwaves, we are calming and quietening the mind and taking our...
The Nature and Power of Consciousness (article in progress)
Before I share what I have learned, I would like to highlight various experiments, stories or case studies that have taken place throughout history which I deem to provide significant clues towards helping us unveil the mysteries and power of our human...
All About Emotion (article in progress)
Why do we have emotion? What does it do for us? How often and how strongly should we feel some sort of emotion? Is it good or bad to be 'emotional'? Are there good and bad emotions and can we control them? Can emotion be physical? How much worry is normal? When does...
Anger: Conscious versus Unconscious (article)
What is the difference between conscious anger and unconscious anger? What is really meant by the term ‘anger management’? Is there such a thing as a healthy level of anger? What can we do to maintain a healthy balance? Is society becoming increasingly angry?...
Knowledge and Certainty (article)
What is knowledge? How certain can we be about the knowledge we have? Can we ever be completely certain about what we know? Is it wise to aim for greater certainty? The development of our own knowledge In this article I wish to explore the concept of ‘knowledge’. We...
Introducing Human Givens (Video 3)
https://youtu.be/ZsQX_iPjrl8