Have you asked yourself what these trying times are trying to teach us as a society? Maybe there is even a valuable lesson for YOU specifically that you have really needed for a long time. Nietzsche has a clever solution. He said, “Whatever happens to you, say, ‘this is what I need.”
Read MoreDo you want to effectively influence others? Before you go down a laundry list of all you know about a subject, start by explaining why you are so passionate about that subject. As Teddy Roosevelt said, “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.”
Read MoreAre you a perfectionist? Do you have a hard time feeling content with your life? Perhaps you could benefit from learning and applying a term called ‘Satisficing.’ This term is mentioned in the book, “Midlife: A Philosophical Guide Book” by Kieran Setiya. In the book, Setiya defines Satisficing as: Settling with no regret. It’s a decision-making strategy where decision-makers select the first option that meets a given need or select the option that seems to address most needs rather than the "optimal" solution.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to live a triumphant life and are you doing so? In the book, “The Man Who Tapped The Secrets of the Universe” by Glen Clark it is stated: ‘the life triumphant is that which places what a man gives to the world in creative expression far ahead of that which he takes from it from the creation of others.”
Read MoreRalph Waldo Emerson said, "To be great is to be misunderstood.”
Read MoreDo you like to learn new things? Perhaps you’re like me and like to listen to audiobooks or podcasts on your commute. Inputing information into our minds is certainly good. But we need to balance that with simply being present and observing. Onnit CEO Aubrey Marcus was interviewed by Hal Elrod and talked about Mindfillness vs. Mindfulness.
Read MoreThe traditional approach of “Ready, Aim, Fire,” isn’t always the best approach. Whole Foods founder and CEO, John Mackey had said that a lot of his success has come from following the philosophy of “Ready, Fire, Aim.”
Read MoreDo you struggle with perfectionism? In his book, “How To Be An Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism,” Stephen Guise talks about using an approach that focuses on Binary Results: either I did it or I didn’t.
Read MoreIn his book, “The 5 Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to your Mate” Gary Chapman discusses how everyone has a primary and a secondary love language.
Read MoreIn the book, “Game Changers” by Dave Asprey there is a suggested exercise: “Write down 3 words that describe your best self. Look at them frequently throughout the day.”
Read MoreWhat do you typically do when a friend, family member, or co-worker shares their problems with you? Have you ever found yourself searching for the ideal response? Perhaps you’ve tried to solve their problem for them or said something that you thought would be helpful but it didn’t have a positive effect. Michael Bungay Stonier author of “The Coaching Habit” recommends that after someone shares his/her issues with you, simply ask “So how can I help?”
Read MoreWhether you love him, hate him, could care less about him or have never heard of him, I find that the message behind some of what pastor/author Joel Osteen says, can be very powerful. During one of his sermons, he stated that, “God has an assignment for you. He’s watching over you until you complete it. It’s not your time to go until then. Someone out there needs you to complete your assignment.”
Read MoreHave you been feeling intimidated by others lately? Or perhaps you’ve been on your high horse feeling all superior to those around you. Well, it’s helpful to remember what author Brian Weiss has said: “Think of all humans as ice-cubes. Some are perfectly shaped. Some are square. Some are round. Some are chipped. Some are large and some are small. But if you heat up any of the ice-cubes, they ALL melt into the same shape and form. We are immortal. We don’t die. We are our souls.”
Read MoreHow did you start your day this morning? We often forget the powerful effect how we begin a day can have on the rest of the day. Robert Holden PhD. Author of “Be Happy: 6 keys to releasing the Power of Happiness in You” states: “Some people chase happiness and some people choose happiness. This morning did you rise and shine or did you rise and wine? Did you start your day with a to-do list or a to-be list? Have you already decided how happy you are going to be today and/or how happy you are going to be in this lifetime?”
Read MoreAre you often late? Do you feel stressed trying to get places on time and find yourself feeling badly when you arrive tardy. In the book, “You Are Here”, Thich Nhat Hanh says, “If you are going to arrive late, arrive happy
Read MoreWhat if you had a shield that protected you from whatever you are afraid of. But there was one catch. The shield only worked if you went straight towards whatever you are afraid of.
Read MoreBest selling American author and teacher, Jack Kornfield, understands the stresses and time-pressures parents are under. He has talked about how parents often feel guilty and further stressed by not being able to carve out time to meditate or attend retreats/seminars. He has stated that “your kids are your practice: no guru/master will be more demanding than your young infant/toddler/kid.”
Read MoreIn his book, “Brain Maker”, Dr. David Perlmutter states that 90% of your serotonin is created in your gut.
Read MoreDo you ever catch yourself worrying a bit too much about what others think of you. Remember what Dr. Daniel Amen: calls, “The 18, 40, 60 rule.”. Basically, it states: ‘At 18, you are worried about what everybody is thinking about you. At 40, you don’t give a darn about what anyone is thinking about you. At 60, you realize that nobody’s been thinking about you at all.’
Read MoreAre you happy? Do you ever find yourself asking this question or even feeling bad because in the moment, you don’t feel happy? According to Tal Ben-Shahar, the founder of the ‘Happiness Studies Academy’ and author of the book, “Happier,” asking yourself ‘am I happy’ is not the right question.
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