♠ What you speak into the world is powerful. Learn how to avoid hexing yourself and access the power of spoken words. Our words are a reflection of our thoughts. They influence our actions, attitudes, and ultimately the habits that impact the quality of our lives. And yet, we...
Read MoreTips to become depression-proof, because misery does love company. A recent University of Notre Dame study of 103 pairs of roommates found that negative thinking patterns can be passed from person to person, just like the flu. “Cognitive vulnerability”—the mindset that you’re at fault for stressful...
Read MoreWhat have you learned in 2020? If you feel you have struggled this past year, mentally or physically, you are not alone. But what are the positives? ↓ To say that 2020 was a challenging year is hardly a hot take. If you feel you have struggled...
Read More↓ Banish coronavirus burnout and pandemic fatigue with these positive affirmation statements. ↓ In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, I wrote about the sudden emphasis on the domestic sphere and the pressure that put on many working women. The media was filled with tips for baking...
Read More↓ Many of famed UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s favorite maxims reflected his keen appreciation of unselfishness: ↓ “You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone without a thought of repayment.” “Be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.” ↓ Coach Wooden considered the...
Read MoreFinally Stop Ruminating ↓ You can't control what you think, but you can control how you respond to what you think. ↓ There’s good ruminating: Walking through the majestic oaks, contemplating life. And there’s bad ruminating, such as “I can’t believe I said that! Stupid! Stupid!” For some people,...
Read MoreSay This, Not That: 7 Responses for Common Negative Thoughts ◊ We often define ourselves by the mental chatter that goes on constantly inside our heads. By our thoughts, we have ideas of who we are and what everything around us means. ◊ And the only way that you...
Read MorePROBLEM-SOLVING 101: SOLVE THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE PROBLEM * Do you know the number-one mistake most people make when encountering a problem? They don’t solve the problem before the problem. Now, you may be asking yourself, What’s John talking about? How can there be a problem before my problem?...
Read More* The 3 Categories of Thought * As a person who studies human behavior, I am fascinated by recurring patterns. One of the most fascinating is how people’s lives are the direct reflection of their thought process. Every single thought you have ever had falls into one of...
Read More* 7 Practical Tips to Achieve a Positive Mindset * How to prioritize your mental well-being The “power of positive thinking” is a popular concept, and sometimes it can feel a little cliché. But the physical and mental benefits of positive thinking have been demonstrated by multiple scientific studies....
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