Do you want to understand why you feel so crappy or amazing in any given moment? Take a look at your thoughts (not just your conscious thoughts, but also your unconscious ones). Why is this so important? Because your feelings are why you do or don’t do anything in life. They drive all your actions and inactions.
Read MoreOne of the best ways I’ve found to maintain my sanity as an urban dweller over the last 14 years living in NYC is to get out in nature as much as a I can. I try to plan at least four hikes a season with family and friends, and build in vacations that are nature-oriented.
Nature heals the beating that my urban soul takes on a weekly basis with its remedies of solitude, fresh air and sunshine.
Read MoreWatch what goes on inside without judgement.
How does it work. What makes it tick.
Just observe at first. Get curious.
Learn about it - the physical and mental aspects. It has superpowers.
Take care of it. Nurture it.
Read MoreBreath In, Breath Out
Four simple words, yet such power to calm the mind.
Remember, your breath is always there for you, in good times and in bad. 🙏
Read MoreHow many of you practice this daily? Be honest!
Most of us only grab the oxygen mask in an emergency.
But if we really want to serve ourselves, our loved ones and our communities with greater impact we have to learn to preemptively engage in self-care.
I thought I was fairly good at this. I’d regularly set aside time for yoga, hiking, girlfriends, solo travel, quiet time, etc. But I realized it was just enough to SURVIVE, not necessarily THRIVE.
Big takeaway … Don’t wait until your body is screaming at you to take action, practice radical self-care BEFORE you crash and burn. 😁
Read MoreHave you noticed our brains are creatures of habit, thinking the same thoughts over and over again?
How often do we question if our thoughts are true, or if they are serving us?
It matters because our thoughts create our feelings, which fuel our actions, which lead to our results. Thus, there is a direct link between our thoughts and results in life!
It serves us to pay attention to our thoughts. Where is our energy flowing? Is this where we want to go?
I spent the last year really watching my brain and the thoughts it created…uncovering those pesky unconscious thoughts took extra effort too.
Read MoreLearning how to process negative emotions is a skill worth investing in, as it will enable you to confidently navigate any challenge.
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