Reclaim Your Mental Real Estate with the Science of Resilience Reclaim Your Mental Real Estate with the Science of Resilience Reclaim Your Mental Real Estate with the Science of Resilience Have you ever thought about buying a new car and then see that car everywhere? Or have you ever woken up in a bad mood,…
The Science of Smiling I love laughing. I love laughing so hard that I have to catch my breath, or so hard I snort and make myself laugh even harder. Laughing is healthy, it relieves stress, and it’s good for your soul and your brain. Science has shown that the mere act of smiling can…
When was the last time you put yourself out there and risked being completely vulnerable? This was a question Brene’ Brown asked at the Texas Conference for Women, where I had the honor to speak about harnessing the power of resilience. I often talk about vulnerability and courage because I believe they lie at the heart of resilience. My journey started with my son, Evan.
EMBRACE LIFE’S SCARY MOMENTS I was recently in Idaho and its beautiful mountains and I wanted to tell you about a risk that I took. I am not typically an adventurous person but I knew we were coming up to the mountains so I rented a Jeep! I was so excited! The first time we…
Are you living your life on purpose or do you spend most of your time reacting? If you’ve ever looked at your caller ID, only to see a number that makes your stomach drop, you are reacting. If you have ever seen someone walking down the hall and you consciously chose to avoid this person, you are reacting. Life is full of emotional and potentially stressful situations. How we respond to those situations as they arise has a profound an effect on our productivity, relationships, and health.