As we enter another new year, it is a good time to consider how we think about the future. Even if you are normally optimistic, getting caught up in daily challenges and seeing the world through negativism and pessimism is easy. Build your level of optimism in this week’s blog.
Read MoreRecent research shows that relationships are critically important to our well-being and happiness. To be happier, we need to focus on the quality of our relationships. Read more about the tactics for joy here.
Read MoreScientists who study stress say that our brains are not built to do complex thinking, planning, and remembering in times of massive upheaval. In fact, the limbic system is hyperactive during negative emotions and stress. Making decisions while taking into account the considerations in this blog might help!
Read MoreMost decisions are based on less than perfect information. So instead of feigning or seeking certainty, we need to be open about the uncertainty surrounding a decision. Emotions also play a big role in the decision making process. Read more about it here… and make better decisions using the checklist included in this week’s blog!
Read MoreDoes this sound familiar? You are asked, "What do you want for dinner?” and your automatic response is, "I don't care. You decide.” This is an example of a phenomenon called "decision fatigue." Here are some of the symptoms of decision fatigue and tips to help…
Read MoreMost of us think of mindfulness as an individual experience. However, researchers have recently begun to explore a concept called social mindfulness. This concept expands the notion of mindfulness to include an awareness of how our actions and decisions impact others’ decisions and available choices. It’s easy to see how this type of focus is especially critical today. Let’s take a look…
Read MoreThere’s no question that all of us are under an unusual amount of stress. And, when we are under acute levels of stress, our decision-making process is impaired. Yet, while much of our lives are on hold, there are still important decisions that need to be made. Here are a few things you might want to consider before you make major decisions in your life.
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