We know intuitively that we often respond in life based on emotions, information from our limbic system. Those uncomfortable emotions you’re feeling about work and your situation are providing you with information. Get curious and look more deeply at the emotion. Emotions are cues, what are they signaling? What you find out about yourself can…
Connections, to Recover from Burnout
Studies have shown that relationships are the most important aspect of our lives for happiness. You can use this information to focus where you want to put your efforts to recover from burnout. It may seem daunting to think about being social when you are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and low, and yet relating to others…
Happiness it’s Not Just about Feeling Good
Recently, I watched a brief video of Shawn Achor. He is the author of The Happiness Advantage; this book is what got me involved with positive psychology. He has been involved with positive psychology research and practice on college campuses and international businesses for about two decades. He has seen how happiness fuels success and…
The Antidote to Rushing
Slowing down is the opposite of rushing and helps with restoring balance. To experience even more well-being Nothing Doing Time is a major antidote. In her book The Joy Diet, Martha Beck’s first recommendation for cultivating joy is spending 15 minutes a day in Nothing Doing. Just allowing yourself to be, not doing, accomplishing or…
Why Do You Rush?
This week-end provides you with an opportunity to take a moment to slow down and think about it, When do you rush? Why do You rush? and How does rushing make you feel? Here’s what some people I know came up with: I rush when my calendar and to do list are full, because I have…
Polarized AND Paradox
This month I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of how polarized our society seems. The nominations process has highlighted some aspects of this. We are presented with information as if there is one way to success. In the news, advertisements and even self-help type books ideas are presented as if there is a single solution…
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