MENTAL HEALTH BOOSTS
MENTAL HEALTH BOOSTS
When stress and running errands collide.
The higher your baseline stress, the more likely that to-dos will make you frustrated. Start building your resilience now by using cognitive reappraisal to knock back negative emotions about the things you can’t control in life, and find yourself in a more peaceful flow.
2004 called. It wants this back.
Yes, it can “feel” good to multitask. But how much are you really getting done in those moments, and on those days? I’d argue, and science backs me, that you aren’t actually getting much done at all. You’re staying busy, sure, but not actually moving the needle forward.
When pressure and stressors make you want to rush, do this.
You have a growing mental list of #allthethings and boom, stress strikes! You just want to rush it and escape that uncomfortable feeling of pressure. But what you really need to do, is get calm and get centered. Try this.
Brain spinning out of control? Clean out these two things.
A few weeks ago I talked about my Dump List (click here to read the Dump List Boost). This resonated with many of you, and you wondered if I had another tip to share in the same vein. Boy do I ever. You don’t need to deep clean your whole house to regain control. What you need is a strategic clean.
Too much on your plate today?
You have too many things on your mind that need your attention. It can feel overwhelming, but this boost can help you start every day with clarity.
Does the heat make you feel like a Zombie?
You’re not imagining it, and you’re not lazy. The hot summer months really do affect your brain. From working memory to executive functions, high temps can make you feel like you are a heat zombie.
Aim for Consistency to Crush your Goals
When you strive for perfection, you set yourself up to fail. Instead, strive for consistency in executing those tiny actions that lead up to big goals, and use the neuroscience of context to ensure that those actions become habits. When you do this, you’ll be nailing your goals in no time.
When Things Don’t Go as Planned
When all hell breaks loose, and it will, breathe in shoganai, acceptance. It’s impossible to control everything, and therefore impossible for things to always go as planned. So take a breath and instead of mourning what could have been, accept it for what it is and stay the course.
Discover Your Natural Energy Rythm
Stop thinking you're not enough when your natural rhythm doesn’t align with external demands on your time.
Overactive Should Police Ruining Your Day?
I like to think of my superego as my “Should Police.” I should do this, I shouldn’t do that, etc. etc... but where did all these “shoulds” come from, and why am I always “shoulding” all over myself?
Guilt, Shame And Halloween Candy
Guilt and shame. Both contribute to feelings of stress, anxiety and depression, and can drive you to eat more sugar. Happy Halloween!?!