We call them curveballs. Each has its own story that grandfathers, neighbors, and top leaders have described which shaped and transformed their moral character. Unplanned, life-threatening, traumatic, episodes of self-doubt – these are the characteristics of their defining moments.
Confidence, is it really all in your head? Or is your powerful determination housed in your heart?
It takes three weeks for a repeating behavior to form into a habit. Good news, you can break old habits and take steps in a new direction.
Newcomers to “mindfulness” often get frustrated when trying to silence the swirling of our mind’s thoughts. When you start to take back control of your mind, you start to make inner changes.
When the immune system is continuously engaged, the body’s reaction is a physical illness. The fact that we are the cause of this is, actually, good news since it gives us the potential to change our behavior and to reclaim the brain function and cognitive health that’s been disrupted by our digitally enhanced lives.
It all starts with an authentic recognition that something isn’t right in your life. You might be biking faster during your workouts, contemplating divorce, or polishing your resume. The experience of radical uncertainty is common during a transformational phase.
Research is proving that Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a viable approach in reducing PTSD. It can manage anxiety, fragmented sleep, PTSD, as well as concentration. When exploring a MBSR program, here are some things to consider.
Instead of getting caught up on all the items to organize in your so-called “work-life balance”, a better approach is simply to have less items to organize.
The notion of complaining is often viewed as unfavorable from an employer. It might make you feel better momentarily but ultimately leads to zero resolution. Next time, when your spiraling, out of control, inner voice goes off course, and try these brain taming strategies.
Being great in this chaotic world requires self-reflection. It is a vital characteristic to growth professionally and personally, and ultimately results in kindness.
