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Different regions of the brain are responsible for producing different thoughts and feelings. When you intentionally activate specific regions, you can tune into your wider awareness of the situation and best course of action. You also release endorphins, easing the effect of stress-induced cortisol.
Trying to account for every possible version of the future at once is a mental juggling act. When many moving parts are still unresolved, the planning becomes overwhelming, because none of the decisions can actually be made yet.
In Positive Intelligence, the Judge is your internal critic. It attacks your abilities, recruits accomplice saboteurs like the Stickler (perfectionism) or the Avoider (procrastination), and drains your energy. The Judge masquerades as a motivator, but it ultimately stifles growth. Recognising its presence is the first step toward breaking free.
Disconnecting isn’t about abandoning responsibilities; it’s about finding the right strategies to ensure both areas of your life get the attention they deserve—without overwhelming you. Here’s how to create that balance and reclaim your mental space.
In the hustle and bustle of the professional world, amidst deadlines, goals, and meetings, it’s easy to lose sight of the simple yet profound practice of gratitude. As a coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of gratitude in shaping the individual mindsets of my clients and my own. In this blog, we delve into …
The mere mention of ‘change’ often triggers resistance or apprehension in many individuals, overlooking the potential opportunities it presents. But what if change could be embraced with less resistance and even viewed as an exciting adventure?
Have you ever stopped to notice how engaging in what you love, whether at work or in other facets of life, can be a game-changer for your mood? Passion isn’t just a trendy term; it’s a mental workout, a dynamic force that keeps the scales of your mind in harmonious balance. Your cognitive wellbeing experiences a significant boost when you’re wholeheartedly invested in what you’re doing.
Small changes that are implemented gradually and methodically are the most sustainable over the long term. Remember, as Confucius says, “Even a journey of 1000 miles starts with that first step.”
It was fun capturing this scene of pandemonium as these birds jostled and competed for the food, which they considered to be a limited resource. In the same way, time is our limited resource, and we jostle our many competing priorities to fit them into the time available to us. How wonderful would life be …
“Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much”Especially Laugh Often. So here are a few fun suggestions:Play your favourite musicGo to the park and play with the kidsWatch a funny movieGo for a walk along the beach, or through the rainforestGo to the local farmers’ marketsPlay board gamesGo dancingRead the comics in the newspaperHave a date nightGo …
