Anxiety has a way of taking root in the unknown. The moment our brain senses uncertainty, it kicks into “protection mode,” imagining all the worst-case scenarios to help us prepare. But instead of helping us, it usually just paralyzes us.
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Season of Reflection, Joy & Growth 🍁
While this season is about giving to others, it's equally important to gift yourself. No, I'm not talking about that trendy gadget or designer wear. I'm hinting at something far more precious: a deep connection with + truly meeting yourself and your potential, beyond barriers and unconscious limits and way past what you imagine possible
The Antidote To Anxiety’s Merry Go Round
Imposter Syndrome
Embrace your strength and overcome imposter syndrome and negative thoughts to revolutionize your leadership and life. Dive into insights on reshaping disempowering narratives and leading from a place of self-assuredness. Explore how mindfulness and intentional action can transform self-doubt into empowerment. Discover more in my Forbes article: "The Number 1 Voice Certain to Drive Your Leadership off the Deep End."
MindBlowing Facts about the Brain…
Ever wondered why your mental energy feels drained? Our brains, though small in size, consume a huge chunk of our body's energy. Stress and worry act as energy vampires, depleting our mental vitality. But there's a remedy: Mindfulness. By embracing this practice, reclaim your mental clarity and vigor.
Addressing the True Core of Wellness (and Debunking Common Misconceptions)
In a world where wellness often seems synonymous with perpetual perfection, the truth is, life throws challenges that test us deeply. Real wellness isn’t about avoiding these moments; it’s about embracing them mindfully. It’s about using tools that empower us to navigate those tough times, guiding us back to strength and progress.
The Fascinating Micro Tool That Will Generate Monumental Shifts
Consider yourself a trim tab in the grand scheme of your life. Small adjustments, like moments of mindfulness or subtle changes in routine, wield the power to redirect your entire trajectory. Prioritizing your well-being, whether through mindful breathing or active listening, isn't just a fleeting act—it's the cornerstone upon which resilience, clarity, and contentment flourish. Embrace these small shifts; they're the quiet revolutions that redefine how you navigate life's seas.
The 1 Invaluable Life-Changing Tool You Need: From A Dog 🐶
Convulsing, spitting, shaking, he nearly gives himself a heart attack. Daily. And his response to fear represents a HUGE lesson:
It’s heartbreaking, but Bella, a precious pug, was mauled by a larger dog as a pup.
Completely fine 12 years later, the real, sustained injury from this event lives in Bear (Bella’s brother).
EVERY TIME we go for a walk (they are temporary additions to my family, while a friend travels), when Bear sees a larger dog, he launches full force (leashed) in the other dog’s direction.
Without fail, 2-3 times a walk (3-4 times a day) these sweet, loving pugs turn reactive out of pure fear.
And while nothing comes of it, Bear creates such immense inner turmoil and agitation, it takes substantial time for him and those with him to calm down.
A vivid example, can you relate to Bear’s overwhelming and debilitating fear-based response? Even slightly?
Unfortunately, we can all be like Bear:
Predicting the worst, defending against it even if it doesn’t unfold, and in the meantime, giving ourselves major agita.
So how do we stop it?
How do we not let our brains (prediction machines that predict the worst) have us take a dive off the deep-end based on a previous experience, disturbing our own equanimity - our own inner ease and peace (and likely activating others)?
It starts with awareness, and a simple pause.
That pause between the stimulus (whatever activates us) and our response is THE KEY to a new response - and thus a different result, creating a WHOLE NEW REALITY. It also builds greater emotional intelligence.
Do you find you get triggered too readily? Too often? Do others on your team get activated without awareness? Habituating that pause, and embracing the power of mindfulness is critical.
I’ve had a blast bringing these tools to organizations and sharing them with our Calm & Connect community.
Part of a team or have friends or contacts that would benefit from these tools? With August being Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s never been a better time to embrace these tools.