Dr. Simone’s Mind Space

Couples time vs. family time vs. me time

We oft struggle to find time for ourselves. Time to do things according to our time table, our wishes, our needs. It’s essential for our own and our surrounding that we can breath, because only if we function well, our surrounding functions well too: “take the oxygen mask self before helping others”. 

How to get started:

• Early mornings are for you. 
• Exercise, as a priority! 
• Put the date with yourself into your calendar (no excuse to say no to yourself anymore!)
• Treat yourself to a lunch by yourself, a massage, get a manicure, anything you like (guess what? I work while doing these things too. You can get in a massage while sitting in a meeting, writing emails, etc. if you can’t find any other time, that’s better than nothing).
• Be creative in shuffling out time for yourself.

 

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Skills and Games

Skills and Games

 

In today’s episode I’m discussing how life skills can be learned by playing computer games, together with my uncle and game expert Marc Bodmer, who has been working in the field of interactive media for more than 25 years.

Marc talked about the seven survival skills, according to Harvard Professor Tony Wagner, that are trained by playing computer games. Yet, the challenge of the transfer to professional life and school remains. These seven survival skills are the following:

 

1. Criticial Thinking & Problem-Solving

 

2. Collaboration Across Networks & Leading by Influence

 

3. Agility & Adaptability

 

4. Initiative & Entrepreneurialism

 

5. Effective Oral & Written Communication

 

6. Accessing & Analysing Information

 

7. Curiosity & Imagination

 

This is the fourth episode of a series focusing on video games and the interdependence of interactive entertainment and players of all age groups.

 

 

#podcast #screentime #computergames #videogames #interactiveentertainment #players #cruisosity #adolescents #selfefficacy #harvard #research #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #unesurcent #zurich #switzerland

 

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Empathy in Emerging Adults

Today’s podcast with Emmanuelle Italian and French blood, she’s an upper school teacher at a Swiss international school. Together, we’ve talked about the importance of empathy in a globalised world.

Epathy is an essential skill to build positive relationships. Exploring and developing this amongst young people gives us hope for a future full of connections and kindess.

#drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #unesurcent #podcast #emergingadults #youth #globalmentalhealth #psychology #intermationalschool #empathy

Let’s talk about female sexuality

“Female independence starts with intellectual and sexual freedom”. @unesurcent

To be fully empowered as a woman, we need to find access to our female sexuality. The desire, passion, seduction, and surrender to our unique self. 

Today, I’m in conversation with Alexandra Haas founder of Special Moments. We discuss the role of the female in desire, pleasure, seduction, power, and sexual freedom.

 

Alex shares how to get started:

⁃Don’t hesitate to communicate your sexual preferences.

⁃Focus on your own desires and own them.

⁃Treat yourself with respect and expect it from others.

⁃Explore the world of sexuality and dare to share your experience.

⁃It’s rewarding to provide sexual pleasure to your partner

 

www.specialmoments.ch

www.sexologicalbodywork.ch

 

#drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #unesurcent #podcast #femalesexuality#lifestyle #femaleentrepreneur #consulting  #counselling #mentoring  #femaleempowerment  #advocacy #mentalhealth #taboo

The psychology of our sensuality

Our skin is the biggest organ, our face is said to be the mirror of our soul. Yet, many times when we’re to busy doing other things, we forget to take proper care of it.

We are all entitled to shine, let the glow sparkle.

#podcast #drsimonesmindspace #drschwankinsights #psychology #beauty #womenstalks #yoga #lifestyle #womenentrepreneur #womenempowerwomen #networking #unesurcent #stockholm#sweden #zurich #switzerland #shanghai #newyork #hongkong

 

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@unesurcent

Introducing UNE SUR CENT

Live conversation with Vogue fashion photographer Emily Malan from LA. Discussing the launch of UNE SUR CENT. Driving change by connecting, inspiring, and empowering women. An international community of women brought together to encourage one another to stay true to their intellectual freedom. Women from different cultural backgrounds, united, helping each other to take the lead. A pillar of support, in a society still waiting to be surprised by incredible female power.

#podcast #femalerolemodels #womenempowerwomen #womenentrepreneurship #drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #unesurcent #itsawomensworld #vogue

#zurich #switzerland #la #newyork #shanghai #hongkong #stockholm

 

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@drschwank

Choose the Right Game

In today’s episode I’m discussing the way to choose the right computer game with my uncle and game expert Marc Bodmer, who has been working in the field of interactive media for more than 25 years. Marc talked about the myth of computer games and violence. Recent research, Marc shared showed no relationship between violent computer games and violence offline. He emphasized, how important it is to follow age guidelines, and content appropriate to the preference of the player. He’s not a fan of the free-2-play-model and suggests that families should look at subscription models like Apple’s Arcade or Google’s Play Pass. And: It’s valuable to play with your child and for children to play with patience together with their parents.

 

This is the second episode of a series focusing on video games and the interdependence of interactive entertainment and players of all age groups.

 

Links to resources:

Metacritic.com

 

Ign.com

 

Polygon.com

 

Kotaku.com

 

#podcast #screentime #computergames #videogames #interactiveentertainment #players #creativity #adolescents #selfefficacy #covid19 #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #unesurcent #zurich #switzerland

 

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Women in Science

As Swiss woman conducting international research in medical science, I’ve always wished for more Swiss female role models. Since they’re rare, I decided to do all in my power to make a change. Acting as a role model for the generation of young female researchers to come. Being a member of women in global health, I’m supporting women globally. I’ve recently launched my own company UNE SUR CENT to empower women in all professions to get ahead, connected, and inspire each other. It’s a women’s world.

 

#podcast #research #psychology #medicine #womeninglobalhealth #international #femalerolemodels #womenempowerwomen #womenentrepreneurship #drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #unesurcent #zurich #switzerland #newyork #shanghai #hongkong #stockholm

Screen time

In today’s episode I’m discussing the impact of screen time with my uncle and game expert Marc Bodmer, who has been working in the field of interactive media for more than 25 years.

The insights show what kind of implications screen time can have. We discuss ideas about how to communicate, negotiate screen time with your children, your partner, and even yourself. Marc says: “The goal is to have a balanced day.”

This is the first episode of a series focusing on video games and the interdependence of interactive entertainment and players of all age groups.

 

#podcast #screentime #computergames #videogames #interactiveentertainment #players #creativity #adolescents #selfefficacy #covid19 #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #unesurcent #zurich #switzerland

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Live from New York Dr. Fritz and Dr. Simone: Decision-Making

Dr. Fritz interviewed by Dr. Simone live from New York. The two psychologists discussed their experience of decision-making, cost-benefit analysis in their own lives and  their clinical work with patients from around the world.

 

#podcast #research #performance #optimalperformance #intercultural #leadership #coaching #corporate #success #passion #communication  #safespace #covid19

#womenentrepreneurship #drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #unesurcent #psychology  #zurich #switzerland  #newyork

 

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@drfritzg