5 Tips for Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout in the Workplace
5 Tips for Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout in the Workplace Are you tired of work? Have you been experiencing burnout in the workplace? If yes, you are not alone; a recent survey revealed that 77% of respondents – nearly 4 out of 5 people – have experienced burnout at work. For those of you working in […]
Being SMART About Making Positive, Sustainable Changes
Being SMART About Making Positive, Sustainable Changes It’s hard to believe that another year is almost done! Like many of us, as we approach the new year, you may be considering some resolutions to set. But were you aware that nearly 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail? And by February, no less. We’ve all been […]
How Not to Say “Honey – I Shrunk My Brain”
How Not to Say “Honey – I Shrunk My Brain” “There are three signs of old age: Loss of memory… I forget the other two.” – Red Skelton Are you experiencing forgetfulness, processing lapses or recollection issues? Not as sharp and quick as you used to be? Oh… those senior moments. Is it a part […]
Managing Mental Wellness With a Chronic Illness
Managing Mental Wellness With a Chronic Illness Nearly sixty percent of all Americans struggle with sometype of chronic illness, whether it’s hypertension, heart disease, diabetes or cancer, as reported by the CDC. It’s a sure bet that you or someone you know is currently managing a chronic illness; it’s more common than many of us […]
How to be like an elephant: Keys to strengthening your memory
I remember watching a drama about a man who had a unique condition where he had a flawless and unfading memory of everything, including the tragic circumstances of his childhood. He was constantly tortured as time never healed any of his painful past. The author, Rita Mae Brown, said, “One of the keys to happiness […]
Liking Snakes – Overcoming Emotional Addiction
In a previous blog, we shared how self-sabotage happens because of the body and brain’s need for safety. Now, we’ll go into how the body and brain become physically addicted to staying in the same patterns through a process called emotional addiction. To illustrate, we’re going to explore the example through a story of a […]
Are You Addicted to Your Emotions
Have you felt stuck in self-sabotaging patterns? Like you’re constantly trying to break out of old habits, but for some reason, you can’t quite make new choices stick? If that’s you, I have good news: your biology may be more to blame than your willpower. When the concepts of habit change and self-sabotage arise, people […]
Is That a Lion Coming My Way? Managing our Stress Responses
Imagine that you’re in the grassy plains a few thousand years back. You’re out alone, gathering plants, when you notice a looming figure in the distance – it’s a hungry lion! As you see it, it sees you. With no weapons on hand, in an instant, your body charges up and you’re sprinting to get […]
The 5-Minute Morning Routine for a Fantastic Day
“How you wake up each day dramatically affects your level of success in every single area of your life.” – Hal Elrod, Author I listened to an interesting podcast on a 5-minute morning routine that anyone can implement and follow. The routine framework is based on Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s book: Happy Mind, Happy Life: The […]
The Neuroscience Behind Hypnosis Part 2: The 5 Brainwave States
Did you know that your brain is actually a highly complex, well-tuned electrical engine? It’s true! Your nervous system—which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves—communicates through fast-moving electrical signals all throughout your body. Researchers display the electrical activity happening in the brain as brainwaves, and there are five main brainwave states. Better understanding these […]