"Thinking positively can improve your mood, which then encourages productive actions, creating a positive cycle."

"Our brains evolved to ensure our survival in a very different environment from the one we live in today."

Rachel, an MA Dance Performance and Professional Practices student at the University of Salford, defines key terms crucial to her research on career longevity among freelance dancers. She explains that behaviours are the specific actions and routines of dancers, while attitudes are their mental approaches. Rachel discusses the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model and Paul Gilbert’s Three System Model to highlight the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. She explores wellbeing through Ryff's Model, the Six Dimensions of Wellness, and Engel's Biopsychosocial Model, emphasising physical, mental, emotional, social, environmental, and existential health. Career longevity is defined as sustaining a professional dance career over time, balancing wellbeing and adaptability. Rachel introduces her sub-question on whether compassion can facilitate adaptive behaviours and attitudes, setting the stage for future episodes.

Resources & Links:

CBT Model of Emotions

Three System Model by Paul Gilbert

Ryff's Model of Psychological Wellbeing

Six Dimensions of Wellness

Precision Nutrition’s Deep Health Concept

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