When you can be truly present in the moment and feel gratitude for your life as it is (the highs and lows)…
You unlock a skill that benefits all of your tomorrows.
16yr old girl in care highest grades in her school. She applies to study at a prestigious college and is refused. The college has some of the wealthiest children attend. I made contact with the college asking for an explanation using the term discrimination. She's accepted.
This one will save you time and improve your workouts substantially. No texting in the car beforehand. No bringing the phone in to workouts or on runs unless on airplane mode. Listen to one thing start to finish. It’s remarkable how many adults suffer from phone/text addiction.
Addressing trauma is also about addressing social injustice. It's tempting to get caught up in the 'we just need to be kind' narrative but we are working towards prevention, mitigation & healing. Social justice is at the core of altho kindness might well be what makes it bearable
In studies where humans were able to stimulate various sites in their own brain, the data showed that more than sites that elicit giddiness, sexual arousal, calm or drunkenness, people opted to stimulate an area that evokes mild frustration & anger. Amazing & explains a lot.
Few people talk about the grief that comes after ending toxic relationships. Intellectually, we know it’s for the best, but we also have suffered a deep loss many don’t understand.
How well you slept last night and when you felt sleepy to go to bed, and how you felt on waking are MAINLY controlled by how early and how much sunlight you viewed before 10am in the preceding 2-3 days. Other factors matter but that’s the biggie folks.
Non-negotiable biology.
“A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach their potential.” ~ John C. Maxwell
Truth 💣:
It doesn’t matter how many followers, likes or comments you have. What truly matters is how you feel inside, your self talk and how you impact others.
Let's talk about social anxiety disorder.
So many people not at ease with people, need to drink in order to socialize, or fears what people are thinking of them.
HERE'S WHY... (A THREAD 🧵):
Stepping into a new chapter of my life. It’s amazing how after 35 years in this body, I’m still learning how to truly love and honour myself. A new chapter, a new sense of self, a new level of healing ❤️
The partner we choose has a profound impact on every aspect of our lives.
To find partner whose a match for the life we're seeking, we need to understand our relationship values.
A THREAD🧵
Science-based tools to reduce stress:
1) In Real Time
Physiological Sigh: double-inhale (nasal), then extended exhale to lungs empty (mouth); 1-3X.
2) Raise Stress Threshold
Uncomfortable (but safe) cold exposure.
~12 min per week; 1-5min per session.
@ProfFeynman Learning should be an evergreen process.
Learn from :
- Your life experiences
- People around you
- Nature
- Everything around you
The moment you stop learning is the moment you stagnate your growth.
Remember this Mantra:
Learn. Unlearn. Relearn. Repeat.