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Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSWSome people seem to deal with difficult situations better than others.

Are you feeling a bit bored at work? Are you missing the growth and challenge you felt when you first started your role? If you have been in the same role or industry for a while, these surges of lethargy are completely understandable. Your connection with your work is similar to your personal relationships. Both require energy to keep the relationship exciting and stimulating.  How can you fall back in love with your job and your work? Lead with curiosity to invigorate what excites you most.

“I have a book within me just waiting to be born.”“I keep notes of these phrases that come to me.”“I’ve tried over and over and haven’t been able to write it.”As a book-writing coach, I hear these types of comments a lot. There are so many talented, smart individuals who have a book living inside them, but for myriad reasons — time management, writer’s block, fear of failure — they have trouble getting it onto the page.The process of writing a book is complex, time-intensive, and filled with obstacles, some mental and some physical.

Is your life spiraling in a downward direction?   Are you challenged with not being as focused as you would like? Are you looking for ways to turn your life around?  Read the following to discover how to get your life back on track, and stay there. At times our lives can turn upside down, spiraling into negativity and then just as quickly can soar positively upwards.  Clearly, we understand where the expression ‘mood swings’ come from.  Life is very much like a roller coaster,  if you like roller coasters. Life is not perfect, never has been, never will be.   We all have ongoing problems in life that need to be dealt with.  The challenge is the amount of emotional, mental & physical energy we spend on these matters that can waste so much of our time & attention.   Let’s break this cycle and learn why the following 10 simple tips to get your life back on track can be so valuable:  10 Ways to get your life back on trackFor those wanting to get their life back on track and recharge quickly I recommend our online course,  “Renew & Recharge’    Find out more at Splendid Inspiration.   https://splendidinspiration.com/pages/personal-rejuvenation-challenge-courseSplendid Inspiration is a Canadian motivational company that offers inspiring tips, blogs, personal development courses & motivating products dedicated to enriching peoples lives.Lori GradleySplendid Inspiration

Do emotions drive your eating? Sadness, boredom, exhaustion finds you at the bottom of a tub of ice cream, wondering how you got there. Maybe you’re so accustomed to using food to drown your feelings, that each time you’re stressed you gravitate towards food. The urge is so strong that it seems uncontrollable.Having spent many years of my early adulthood as a self-confessed emotional eater, I know just how distressing it can be.

Nature’s wonders disclose many profound truths. Cherry blossoms, or Sakura in Japanese, are one of her most eloquent marvels.

Building an effective morning routine packed with self love will help you start your day with a calm mind, ready to be productive.  Everyone experiences love differently – both in relationships and self love, too. This is where your love language comes in.Your love language is the way that you give and receive love the best based on your personality.

It’s so easy to become addicted to our smartphones, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want to break the cycle of addiction, it’s important that you take control over your smartphone habits. As much as we like our phones, too much time spent on it can lead us into a trap where we are checking emails first thing in the morning and scrolling through Facebook at night or before even getting out of bed.

How often do you take deep breaths during exercise? If you do not, you might be missing out on some benefits. This article will show you three techniques to help you breathe deeper while working out.Deep breathing has been shown to increase oxygen levels in the blood, improve cardiovascular health, and even boost mood. The problem is that most people are not aware of breathing correctly during exercise.You should inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.

Many of us have so many duties in life that we neglect to look after our own needs. This is especially true for those who are responsible for a large number of people. Self-care is a vital element of stress management, even if it’s difficult to prioritize when you have so many other things on your to-do list.When we’re physically and emotionally exhausted, we’re less equipped to handle the challenges that life throws at us.

When I first arrived in Australia from the UK in early 2012, I witnessed the WEIRDEST thing….I was driving along a country back road ‘out bush’, when I noticed the Department of Parks and Wildlife trucks making a roadblock.  A tunnel of thick black smoke filled the hot summer air just beyond them, billowing and undulating aggressively as if it was sent by the Devil himself to annihilate all life on Earth.I stopped at the roadblock, mesmerized by the ferocity of nature, when I saw the weird thing…Men and women, wearing fluorescent yellow onesies were deliberately setting fire to the bushland. Deliberately!They were holding ignitor devices that looked like flame-throwers, casually walking along the roadside, and pouring flames onto the bushland.I was incredulous.Terrified.Angry.“What HOOLIGANS!” I screamed inside my head, slapping my steering wheel.I sat there with my mouth wide open wondering what I should do about the flame-thrower-wielding nut-bags.I could not believe the destruction that was unfolding in front of me.Black smoke billowed into the air, a swarm of Eagles, Kites, and Kestrels circled above, occasionally diving to the smoldering ashes to pick off the fleeing reptiles and rodents.“OMG the animals!!! The plants!” I wanted to run into the fire and save everything.The searing orange flames incinerated the gum trees, grasses and shrubs with every lick, and made the wind swirl like mini-tornadoes around my car making the heat even more unbearable than it already was in my old banger with dodgy air-con. What on earth was going on?? Should I call the Police? Had these Government workers gone rogue? I was about to rage out of my car and perform a multiple citizens arrest, when one of the male flame-throwers politely

Spring is the season for new beginnings, a time to renew and recharge.  But more importantly just as we do a regular ‘spring clean’ of our home to declutter our personal space we should also be focused on a ‘spring cleanup for our mind’ as well.   After all, it is your mental thoughts that create your life’s destinyDeclutter your mind, what a fabulous idea!  Begin to rid yourself of any negative thoughts and behaviours you have harbored from the past in order to live a fulfilling life now.   Let’s use a seed we plant in the earth as an analogy.  With enough nurturing and care that seed will bloom into a beautiful plant or flower.   However, at the same time if you are not taking care of it weeds will begin to grow and the plant will die off and wither away from a lack of attention. What I do know for a fact is ‘thoughts are things’.    When you plant positive thoughts into your magnificent mind you will create positive outcomes.   Similar to a seed planted in the earth that has a set pattern destined by nature to grow into fruition we also have the ability to materialize into any self image we want thru concentrated effort.   So, like the seed, if your thought is ‘planted’, ‘nurtured’ and cared for those focused thoughts will manifest into physical reality.   Just like the miracle of tulip bulbs that quietly grow beneath the earth surface popping up thru the cold wintry ground they manifest into a beautiful flower.  Well, we can do the very same thing with a proper mindset! You have the ability to pull ‘negative weeds’ from your mind.

Confidence is silent and insecurities are loud. This is a common quote in the world of self-development. This quote is very true and understanding it is crucial.

Picture from Pexels Mental health is a common problem for many individuals, globally. Most people have no idea that they have mental health issues but move on everyday just like a typical day. These issues arise from workplaces, homes, or interactions with people or activities that stress your mind.

studies showing CBD is effective in helping with various health problems such as anxiety and stress. In some cases, CBD is even helpful for treating epilepsy. As time goes on, the stigma of CBD due to its association with marijuana is also fading.

“Winning” – the word has a multitude of meanings. To some, it may mean to be at the top in every sense, ahead of everyone; and to some, it may mean chasing perfection.  But what happens when you reach the “pinnacle” of Success? How do you stay a winner when you’re already at the top, and there’s nowhere else to go? How do you maintain that winning streak that syncs your flow through life? And most importantly how do you reap the possibilities created through ‘The Winning’?“You and your organization, are most vulnerable when you are most successful.” – Robin Sharma, The Greatness Guide A real win is when you truly feel happy from within, and not vulnerable – Which can only happen when you can ‘Stop Worrying and Start Living.’The art of winning lies in knowing how to build yourself to a level where you are capable of giving what you have gained to others. This translates to using the knowledge, experience, skills, or wealth you’ve gained to create better opportunities for others. You may question the need to create better opportunities for others. After all, when the win is yours, the opportunities should also be for you! So Why Give your gains to others?Two friends were playing in a garden.

Have you ever wanted to improve or become more successful in an area of your life, thought you were committed to making the change, but then didn’t follow through? What makes you think that? It’s possible that your circumstances and mindset were holding you back.In fact, our mindset accounts for 80% of our success and mechanics and circumstances account for 20%. Most people know enough to get the job done, but they don’t because their psychology is out of sync with their objectives.You can’t guarantee success, but you can improve your chances.

How to create healthy habits that actually stick  By Katey ChambersWith the new year quickly approaching, you might be starting to think about your health goals, such as losing weight, eating healthier, starting an exercise routine and/or finding ways to manage your stress. And let’s be honest, these might be the same goals you had at the top of your list last year, am I right?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀So what prevented you from reaching your goals? How will this year be different? Sometimes, the difference between success and failure is simply in the approach.

When we think of training, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s muscular people lifting weights intensely in a gym. Perhaps it’s people running long distances with huge packs on their backs.

When you’re a freelancer, it’s easy to fall into a trap of complacence. After all, nobody is looking over your shoulder while you work.

Hello Pick The Brain Community!!As you may know, my new book, How To Break Up With Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection and Boundaries in Modern Friendship (Sounds True) is officially out January 18th! Part of me is excited to write this email to you, and the other part feels vulnerable and exposed as I officially introduce the book to the world.I sold this latest title Feb 23, 2020. I thought this topic was important then.

It is becoming increasingly important to prioritize nurturing your mental health. Being mentally healthy allows you to enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:You need to be conscious about everything you do to ensure you are not jeopardizing your mental health.

It is no secret that motivation can be hard to come by. And when you do find it, it seems like the most insignificant things can take away all of your drive.

packaging experts RAJA UK has uncovered just how much waste is not being recycled, and as a result, ends up in our ecosystem. Here are just a few of the ways not recycling or reusing items is having a direct impact on both our health and the world around us.The pressures that are put on the environment The recent increase in extreme weather conditions is a consequence of climate change.

Can you tell how your day’s gonna go by your mood in the morning?I sure can!If I find myself in a negative mood early in the morning, it’s almost as though I should just crawl back in bed and say, “You know what, I’ll try again tomorrow.”It’s funny but also very serious. The mindset we have first thing in the morning is likely to be carried with us throughout the day.

You’re confident. You’re confident? You’re confident!If only gaining confidence was as easy as telling yourself that you’re confident.

When you start looking for ways to be confident, you’ll probably end up finding tons of different tips and tricks. Some of them work more, some less.

Too often, as we move through our daily lives, we pack more than we need — and I’m referring to mental baggage. No matter where we’re going or what we’re doing, we allow our minds to run rampant and never stop.

You know the feeling – You realize you’ve been scrolling through your smartphone for an hour, and it’s not even noon yet.Suddenly, you remember that you wanted to work on that project for school or write your resume. You decide to take a break, but then, after five minutes of doing something else, you find yourself back on your phone again.It’s easy to succumb to instant gratification, to check social media one more time, or scroll through Instagram or YouTube videos. But this short-term reward can come at the expense of long-term goals and fulfillment. The good news is there are 9 ways to overcome this “right now” mindset and become content with what we have at the moment.

The parallel experiences of treating hundreds of couples over forty-seven years while at the same time learning how to love one woman well have taught me several enduring truths about marriage:  Such is marriage—a complex web of emotion, desire, passion, boredom, conflict, connection, loneliness, obligation, pain, joy, rage, and despair. And, at the center—love.

It is easy for us to express our love to others. We dedicate time and effort to be with our beloved family, friends, and special ones.

With Fall in full swing, many of us are asking “when will I begin to live my life again?” Life involves traveling, yet 2020 was the worst year in tourism history, with 1 billion fewer international arrivals than 2019. And now, after an optimistic summer, travel bookings for Labor Day were down 15% from 2019, indicating that the Delta variant dissuades people from traveling. Still, getting away is a human need, and an economic need.

Are you afraid to fail? Do you worry that you don’t have what it takes? Are you unwilling to put your ideas out there with the fear that others may not like it? Do you feel apprehensive when stepping out of your comfort zone? Most of us do, including those who are highly successful. People who appear highly confident on the outside often deal with a lot of self-doubt on the inside.

Renowned American motivational speaker and author, Dr. Stephen R.

Negativity is what has led most people to ruins. Evil thoughts and ideas are the results of negativity.

Meditation isn’t as complex as it sounds. Whether you’re hesitant to try it or have been practicing mindfulness for years, the health benefits are the same.

Figure this out; an average career person spends most of his or her waking time at work. Even when relaxing away from work, the thoughts keep wandering back to work matters.

Starting a business feels good and comes with lots of excitement. But the challenging part is running it efficiently and being successful.

When President Biden entered office, he enhanced the national sustainability standards. As we develop an eco-friendly infrastructure, we adopt new technologies and systems that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

When you walk through your local grocery store, maybe you have noticed more spaces and shelves dedicated to organic foods. Organic foods are grown and produced without most pesticides and are free of hormones and antibiotics.

Did you know that your brain is made mostly of water and fatty acids? It requires a steady stream of glucose for optimal function and energy, and it burns through a large amount of glucose on a daily basis. Although it prefers glucose over other fuels, it can run on short fat compounds when necessary.Interestingly, there is very little protein found within the brain.

Research suggests that older people underestimate how much time has passed because our dopaminergic levels decrease as we age.  Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that helps transmit signals between the nerve cells of the brain. This process leads us to perceive time as speeding up as we age.

While your CV, experience, abilities, and education are all crucial in getting a job, the interview is often the company’s first true impression of you. In a job interview, it’s critical to present oneself effectively, but interview jitters may make this difficult.

As restrictions lift and the world begins to return to its former pre-pandemic working system, it’s clear to see that a large percentage of the corporate population are all but dreading the reluctant return. Whether it’s the lasting effects of Covid-19’s bitter reign or the early commute just around the corner, studies have shown that Brits just don’t want to go back.(Source: Statista)The question is, why are workers so reluctant to return? After swapping the office environment for a bedroom desk in early 2020, life as corporate workers knew it has changed dramatically.

While I know I didn’t arrive in this world as a cynical baby, I still don’t know the exact moment when I adopted the belief that the world is filled with selfish, self-serving people that should never be trusted.All I know is that by the time I started college, my cynical beliefs were deeply entrenched in my mind.I had no sense of spirituality, thought there was nothing more to our existence than pure coincidence, and above all, believed that the world was out to get me.Many of these self-limiting beliefs were subconscious but they nevertheless ruled my life, making me doubt everyone’s intentions and filling my mind with fear.But then sometime in my mid-20s, I began to change.

Our world is growing to be as diverse as ever, and our communities must come together to support inclusivity. It’s becoming more and more common to run into people who identify as something other than straight or cisgender.Now, around 5.6% of U.S.

Looking back at my life before mindfulness, it was one that was full of anxiety, stress, and constant restlessness. I grew up as a social kid through my childhood.

Drinking water is very important for maintaining good health. Many individuals are dehydrated daily, which can lead to headaches, constipation, and the potential for high blood pressure.