There was no class in school that taught me how to cope with negative feelings such as frustration, sadness, guilt, shame, or loneliness. Emotional control is something we’re all told we should learn, but rarely does anyone talk about how to gain that control. One of the reasons we have a hard time letting go of negative … Continue reading Reframe and Feel Better
Tag: Mindset
Why Your Beliefs About Exercise Matter
We all know exercise is great for us. But did you know that your mindset about exercise can make a big difference in how it affects you? Genetic Truths? A recent study in the prestigious scientific research journal, Nature, showed that when people were told they have genes that predispose them to respond poorly to exercise, their bodies start to respond … Continue reading Why Your Beliefs About Exercise Matter
My Top Personal Development Books
The conversation started about sleep. "What should I do when I'm laying in bed and can't get to sleep?" After I suggested to read a little bit to focus the mind... "What should I read?" I asked about current interests. Personal development came up. This excited me. Other than fitness, I've probably spent more money, … Continue reading My Top Personal Development Books
Self-Discipline and Berardi’s Law
Self discipline: the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it. From what I can tell, most of us view self-discipline as a thing we need to constantly exercise every moment of every day. We think we need to police ourselves to resist temptation at every turn: Resist the temptation … Continue reading Self-Discipline and Berardi’s Law