Why do we act against our own self-interest? Self-sabotage is an expression of inner conflict- it’s when a part of our personality acts in conflict with another a part of our personality. This can take place under the radar of our conscious mind- because the behavior was formed and internalized so early on in life.…
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”–Lao Tzu We’re all storytellers. We tell ourselves stories—both consciously and unconsciously—about who we are, were, and who we’ll be. Sadly, some stories we tell ourselves about ourselves aren’t very nice. They distort our self-image and hold us back from becoming who…
Do you embrace problems as opportunities to learn? Or do you avoid them for fear of failing? After decades of research on achievement and success, Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck developed the concept of mindsets, which are the beliefs that we hold about ourselves and our basic qualities. This five-minute animated video presents the two…
In this three-minute video, Dr. Bruce Lipton offers a scientific look at the relationship between stress and the immune system. With winter coming soon to the northern hemisphere, this is a valuable reminder of why decreasing stress is vital for good health and a well-functioning immune system! Bruce discusses how stress weakens the immune system…
“Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they are beginning. With mindfulness, we can choose what we’ll strengthen and bring into action, and we can choose what we’ll gently let go of.” –Sharon Salzberg This two-minute video, narrated by Sharon Salzberg, New York Timesbest-selling author and world-renowned meditation teacher, and animated by…
“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” Henry David Thoreau Observational awareness is an active listening, with all our senses, to what’s taking place in the here and now. When we engage with life this way, we operate from our conscious mind, which keeps us open to enhanced learning and…
How do you approach your relationships? Do you approach them as a peer—meaning you view the other person as an equal? Or do you approach them as a pier—meaning you think you need to prop up the other person or carry more than your part of the load? Or do you approach relationships from the…
In this four-minute talk, Wayne Dyer offers a dose of wisdom, punctuated with humor, science, and spirituality. He reminds us that when we think that someone or something else needs to change (for our lives to look better), what we really need to change is our lens of perception! Old beliefs and misperceptions can cloud…
When you feel angry or upset, do you allow those negative feelings to pull you down and drain your positive life-force energy? If things don’t work out the way you want them to, do you get angry or sore? Or do you know how to shake off unconstructive and negative feelings and re-embrace your positive…
Is fidgeting the body’s way of helping your mind stay present? Although fidgeting has long been associated with inattentiveness, research and controlled studies show that movement (like fidgeting and doodling) helps children to pay attention, think, speak, and retain information. In this article published in BBC News, psychologists found that primary school children learn better when…