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Minds are like cars—when kept in neutral, they’ll always roll backwards, downhill. You’ve likely heard the adage, “Use it or lose it”. Whether it’s our physical muscles or brain “muscles”, they naturally atrophy from lack of exercise. To make… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself spiraling down, down, down, into depression, discouragement, and despair? When that happens, the source is always counterproductive (usually negative) thought patterns, aka “stinking thinking”! But don’t despair over despair! What gets us down can also… Continue Reading →
Last week, we looked at the rationale behind cleaning and clearing our minds, as well as our desks. We also looked at four of the “how”s to do that. If you didn’t get a chance to read that yet, here’s… Continue Reading →
There’s something about the last week of December and first week of January that makes us think about change. Anticipation gives way to realization of a new year, as we evaluate the old year, and consider goals and plans for… Continue Reading →
You have power over your mind, not external circumstances. Realize this and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius We bring frustration upon ourselves when we attempt to control things beyond our control. Are you facing difficult circumstances? Why are you… Continue Reading →
In Part One, we looked at the problem of distraction and how it can get us in trouble with our boss, coworkers, professor/teacher, spouse, friends, etc. We considered what makes our minds wander: External distractions: Noises, something funny happening, someone… Continue Reading →
Has this ever happened to you? –You’re sitting in a meeting at work, the boss is talking, you know what he/she is saying affects your job– but… a thought comes in your head about what you need to do later,… Continue Reading →
Over the holidays I read Counterclockwise by Ellen Langer. Her study reveals how our beliefs and expectations have a profound impact on our emotional and physical health. As we grow older, our physical limitations are often determined by the way we think… Continue Reading →
