Courage is acting despite fear. Mark Twain said, “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” When we think about courage, we often think of the physical bravery of firefighters, emergency response teams, and warriors as…
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Personal Development Micro-habits
Micro-habits are small actions with big impact. The following ideas are possibilites for adding growth and meaning with tiny experiments. Download the Personal Development Micro-habits pdf MIND – Learning and growth • Start the morning with a short ritual. •…
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Develop Agency
When I began to struggle with extra pounds, I had to confront the fact that my fondness for the comfort zone was in direct opposition with achieving weight loss. Despite my best efforts to find shortcuts and avoid the work,…
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An Experimental Mindset
Mindsets are a set of beliefs that guide behaviors. Sometimes our default mindsets are not helpful, and it can be a good choice to adopt a different one. Scientists use the scientific method to observe, make a hypothesis, and test…
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Behavioral Economics and Weight Loss
Behavior change is hard, as anyone who has ever tried to create a new habit knows. The field of Behavioral Economics shows that we often fail to make rational choices. Below are a few human tendencies to be aware of:…
Tagged with: behavioral economics, cognitive biases, habits, weight loss
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12 Communication Skills
Verbal communication is like playing ping pong while juggling and jumping on a trampoline. There is far more going on than just bouncing back and forth between a speaker and listener! A speaker must choose words and transmit them with…
Tagged with: active-listening, communication, communication-skills, relationships
Posted in communication, personal development, work skills
Posted in communication, personal development, work skills
Meaningful Conversations
Have you ever wished for more meaningful conversations that develop deeper relationships? Our connections with others improve our happiness and combat loneliness. Conversation is a special communication skill to practice. The best communicators are present, observant, and provide feedback to…
Posted in Ideas That Work, personal development
Six Rs of Resilience
Mastering the skills of resilience helps us to navigate when the waters of life become choppy and we may begin to doubt our abilities to handle the challenges. Six Rs of Resilience: • Reflect: recognize feelings, thoughts and actions •…
Tagged with: mental-health, mindfulness, personal-growth, resilience, self-improvement
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Anti-Loneliness Actions for 12 Connections
Loneliness is an epidemic, and it has devastating effects. An article at Forbes called “The Neuroscience of Loneliness” provides twelve ways to combat loneliness from the book “Connect: 12 Vital Ties That Open Your Heart, Lengthen Your Life, and Deepen…
Tagged with: loneliness, mental-health, relationships
Posted in love & relationships, personal development
Posted in love & relationships, personal development
Great Reads
Some books I have read have been life changing. If you are interested in learning and personal growth, here is a starter kit for fabulous non-fiction books and films by the authors. A spreadsheet at the TED Talk Book Discussion…
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