Intentional, Listening, Attention
Saundra Schrock
What Are We Missing?

Attention is not just about the things we focus on. It's also about the things that we miss. We know that attention is both selective and limited. It sometimes works just like we want, and other times, we don't understand why we struggle to control it. Find the tactics to build attention in this week’s blog.

What Are We Missing?
Forgiveness, Friends, Joy
Saundra Schrock
Forgiveness

In some ways, the pandemic seems a lifetime ago, but our experiences and lessons from that time live on. Remember how our home and family were the center of our lives? We may have some lessons to remember from that time. Reflect on these lessons in this week’s blog.

Forgiveness
Empathy, Self-Care, Self-Compassion
Saundra Schrock
Self Talk

Do you talk to yourself? Well, if you do, you are not alone. Ninety-six percent of us engage in an ongoing internal dialogue. And we do this for a reason. Research indicates that internal self-talk helps us regulate our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Find out more in this week’s blog.

Self Talk
Adapt, Anxiety, Relationships
Saundra Schrock
Feeling a Little Down?

While most days have big and small challenges we must navigate, let’s face it, some days and situations are more difficult than others. Discover practices for reframing the situation in this week’s blog.

Feeling a Little Down?
Awareness, Daily Purpose, Routines
Saundra Schrock
Power of Anticipation

As the holiday buzz fades and New Year's resolutions wane, it's time to reignite our motivation. Embrace a sense of anticipation to invigorate your daily routine and navigate challenges with renewed vigor. Discover how cultivating anticipation can revitalize your journey towards personal growth. Dive into our latest blog to reignite your spark and stay on track towards your goals.

Power of Anticipation

Perspective

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Why is a Mindfulness Practice Important?

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Why is a Mindfulness Practice Important?

The science is sound. Research shows that mindfulness practice has many benefits –improved focus and decision-making, strengthened relationships, resilience, and increased creativity. It can reduce stress, improve sleep, and help you quickly overcome challenges and setbacks. Let’s take a look…

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Humor: An Antidote to Stress

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Humor: An Antidote to Stress

"I've gained so much weight during the pandemic that I need to go out and get new work pajamas." An abundance of research establishes humor as an effective means of coping with adversity, reducing stress, and promoting a positive mood (Strick et al., 2009). Most of us don't have the time or the desire to take a stand-up comedy class. Still, there are things we can do to enhance our ability to reframe stressful or difficult situations. Read about it here…

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Bias for Negativity

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Bias for Negativity

For decades, we have known that the brain searches for and locks in on negative information, events, and feelings. And, recently, we have all seen how the media often focuses primarily on the “bad news” to get our attention. But, why? What can we learn from this bias for negativity?

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Small Things Matter

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Small Things Matter

It’s incredible how much research is coming out on the psychological impact of Covid-19. Today alone, I found twenty new peer-reviewed studies. A helpful study in the Behavior Analysis in Practice offered straightforward advice for successfully dealing with the pandemic's psychological effects. Here are some of the highlights.

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We Are In This Together

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We Are In This Together

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “we are in this together” numerous times over the past few weeks. But, who is the “we” for you? If we narrowly identify the group that we belong to, we miss out on the consequences of our actions to those in the broader social circle. Let’s take a look at how to expand our thinking.