8 Secrets To Maximizing Productivity
The Challenge: We have too much to do with too little time!The Science: Working more hours, distractions, interruptions, and technology (email) results in a decline in productivity.The Solution: Here are 8 steps to regaining control of your productivity. The most common complaint I hear from clients, colleagues, and friends is “I don’t have enough time” […]
A Paleo Diet For The Mind
The Challenge: Obesity and psychological disorders have been on the rise for decades. The Science: Learning from our Neanderthalian ancestors might bring a cure The Solution: Move, sleep, love, eat well, and spend time in the sunshine! Mankind is a smart bunch. We’ve learned how to build skyscrapers as high as mountains; we can travel to any place […]
A Simple Solution To Quit Sweating The Small Stuff
The Challenge: We know we’re not supposed to sweat the small stuff…but we can’t help it!The Science: Practicing loving-kindness meditation can help us deal with everyday stress.The Solution: Here is the art & science of loving-kindness meditation! The other day, after a long day at work, I found this note tucked into my windshield wiper: Please learn to park in […]
The Secret To Overcoming Trauma
The Challenge: Addressing past trauma is a difficult, dreaded, and often avoided process. The Science: New studies show that certain mindfulness practices can be a powerful tool for overcoming trauma. The Solution: Check out some of the techniques explored below to empower yourself over traumatic experiences! Trauma occurs in all of our lives at some point. It can present in the […]
6 Reasons To Stop Saying You’re ‘Busy’
The Challenge: Everyone always complains about how ‘busy’ they are!The Science: We’re actually happier when we have a lot going on, but using the word ‘busy’ may make us less connected and happy.The Solution: Cut ‘busy’ from your vocabulary and you may already feel less stressed! A study in the Journal of Psychological Science shows that we’re much happier […]
3 Words To Maximize Your Performance Under Pressure
The Challenge: Pressurized situations often diminish our ability to perform as well as we would like. The Science: Breathing can be used to modulate our stress response. The Solution: Maximize your ability to perform under pressure with these breathing tips Picture the scenario. You’re in a lobby trying to ignore the seemingly deafening tick of a […]
The Secret To Dealing With Workplace Narcissists
The Challenge: Narcissistic bosses in the workplace are often a nightmare for employees The Science: Studies show that narcissists hurt employees and create havoc within organizations The Solution: To increase your success in dealing with narcissists, follow the suggestions below. Many of us have had the challenging if not traumatic experience of dealing with narcissists in our personal lives or at work. They can create […]
The 4 Best Tricks For Dealing With Difficult Co-Workers
The Challenge: Toxic people in the workplace are detrimental to our health and wellbeing The Science: Research supports using mindfulness as a way to deal with difficult colleagues The Solution: Apply mindfulness strategically to combat the effects of toxic people. We’re all familiar with the scenario: an angry colleague starts an angry rant and ends up affecting our mood and productivity […]
