Clear Communication: The Key to Successful Change
Remember when you decided to stick to your New Year’s resolutions instead of ignoring them for the umpteenth time? One day, you were the reigning champion at hitting the snooze button. And the next, you were lacing up your running shoes just as the birds started to chirp. Because you were never a morning person, […]
The Seven Types of Rest and How to Achieve Them
Physician and author Sandra Dalton-Smith recommends seven types of rest: physical, mental, social, creative, emotional, spiritual, and sensory. That is, you have seven routes to restoring your mental, emotional, and physical health. If you repeatedly continue to the point of exhaustion, you may suffer fatigue, loss of concentration, wild emotional reactions, an inability to come up with […]
Mindfulness in the Family
Feelings of “not quite good enough” often drive people to seek mindfulness. In their roles as spouses, parents, children, and community members, they may find themselves prone to self-blame or blame towards others, often realizing their missteps only in hindsight. The wear and intensity of these emotions quickly weigh heavily, and the pursuit of mindfulness […]
When Do You Need Professional Help?
Determining when to seek professional assistance is a crucial step in managing various challenges effectively. Stress, for instance, manifests in multifaceted ways, impacting individuals psychologically, physiologically, and situationally. Feelings of inadequacy, coupled with physical symptoms such as headaches and neck pain, can significantly hinder performance and reinforce negative beliefs. Likewise, chronic anger, unmet goals, repeated […]
Is This Goal Achieveable?
Anyone can set a goal: “My team will make a billion dollars in sales this week.” The question is, can the goal be achieved? Achievable goals have several common characteristics. They align with the person’s or tribe’s mission, values, and strategy. They are specific and measurable. The needed resources are available (gym membership, trained people, […]
Self-Confidence in Theory and Practice
Self-confidence is trust in yourself, your abilities, and your judgment. One set of experiments by Zachary Estes and Sydney Felker compared the accuracy of men and women. It showed that “confident people, regardless of their gender, tended to be more accurate.” The factors influencing self-confidence include: What you are already good at. If you are […]
5 Ways Management Can Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Many sectors of society have made investments toward greater mental health awareness–a movement that has definitely taken root in the business world. However, while most businesses have started incorporating mental health initiatives, such practices are sometimes dismissed as “the right thing to do.” While the altruistic component of mental health awareness is a worthwhile consideration, […]
Recognizing and Responding to Anxiety
Everyone feels anxiety sometimes. Trouble sleeping, uncontrolled worrying, gastrointestinal problems, rapid heartbeat and breathing, sweating, restlessness, tension, and panic can be all too common for so many. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States, with over 40 million adults (19.1%) […]
4 Ways to Better Adapt to Change
Psychologist Robert Epstein surveyed people and found that 25% of happiness depends on how well you manage stress(1). Thus, you can directly control a large portion of happiness simply by reducing your stress levels. Learning how to adapt to change is crucial as it helps alleviate stress. Adapting to change can be tricky. Some changes […]
Five Magic Words
When it comes to stress management, you won’t find any magic beans, magic pills, or magic wands here. If you’ve been following these writings, it’s clear that the focus is not on quick fixes and temporary solutions. It’s about discovering lasting, permanent solutions that strengthen you from the inside out and lighten the load of […]