Episode 61 Ellen Jackson interview

Today’s guest is potential psychologist Ellen Jackson.Ellen is the former Chair of the Australian Psychological Society - Ballarat Branch. Currently she is a Consultant Workplace Psychologist with clients Australia wide.She is the founder of the Potential Psychology Podcast and is also and experienced Executive Coach, Trainer, Presenter and FacilitatorEllen shares some super useful insights about the importance of maintaining a mental health baseline through Mindfulness, exercise, diet and sleep (MEDS) and how to overcome the negativity bias that comes so naturally to most people.If you would like to take Ellen’s diagnostic test to understand more about yourself, here is the link.VIA Survey - http://potential.pro.viasurvey.orgOr you can find out more about Ellen here:website - potential.com.aupodcast potential.com.au/podcastThe books recommended by Ellen in the show are:Authentic Happiness:Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin SeligmanFlourish:A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being by Martin SeligmanMindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol DweckPursuing the Good Life: 100 Reflections on Positive Psychology by Christopher PetersonThe Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn AchorAdditional resources mentioned.Shawn Achor's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work?language=enDr Sarah McKay's TED Talk on napping - http://yourbrainhealth.com.au/my-tedx-talk-indulge-your-neurobiology/