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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists who study stress say that our brains are not built to do complex thinking, planning, and remembering in times of massive upheaval. In fact, the limbic system is hyperactive during negative emotions and stress. Making decisions while taking into account the considerations in this blog might help!
Many of us push our minds and bodies to the limit, often at the expense of our physical and mental wellbeing. The response to our daily activities may include an increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and an accelerated breathing rate. In this week’s blog we discover practices to effectively reduce stress.
Research has shown that our attention spans have shrunk drastically over the past few decades. This isn't surprising with the opportunities to engage with our electronic devices, the proliferation of social media, and numerous options for distracting ourselves with entertainment, such as streaming. Find the tools to focus here!
How often have you felt pretty good about yourself and then saw something on social media or elsewhere that caused you to second guess yourself? Comparing ourselves to others is not new, but the proliferation of opportunities to do this today can take a toll on our self-esteem. Here's an exercise to help you explore how to lessen the impact of this age-old problem.
Digital devices are great tools to help us with various essential tasks and are critical to our lives. During the pandemic, we became even more reliant on them for work, education, shopping, and social connections. Yet, giving ourselves time away from our devices is a healthy and refreshing break everyone needs. Discover tools in this post!
