Complex concepts, made simple.
Imagine what the world would be like if the only way we could respond to others’ emotions was by feeling what they feel.
At a time when “empathy” is more controversial than ever, a researcher explains what it is, what it isn’t, and when it fosters kindness and compassion.
When it comes to getting through hard times, you're probably more resilient than you give yourself credit for.
So don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.
Love this piece about four common barriers that keep us from breaking out of our comfort zones, and how to bust through them.
We all have a comfort zone that limits how willing we are to try new things. We fear being judged, disliked, looking incompetent, or feeling fake. Andy Molinksy, author of Reach, offers time tested wisdom to break out of our comfort zones and find the confidence to try what might be avoiding.
Tuning in to the body gives us a chance to notice where we need to make changes. This quick 20-minute body scan can help.
Tuning in to the body gives us a chance to notice where we need to make changes—it's an opportunity to practice responsiveness. Wind down from a busy day with this guided meditation from Mark Bertin, MD.
Emotional agility sounds a lot like psychological flexibility, and that's exactly what we aim for in ACT.
According to a new book, the key is “emotional agility”: being less rigid and more flexible with our thoughts and feelings.
People who are mindful report a greater ability to release unwanted or negative thoughts when they arise. If that's not enticing, I don't know what is.
How many times have you been late to work, rushed out of the house, and forgotten something on the kitchen counter? What would have happened if you slowed down for a moment to ask yourself, “What do I need to complete my tasks today?”
It may sound counterintuitive, but sometimes the most effective way to take control is to let go.
I’ve always been an over-achiever. I was a fighter who took control my career, and it worked. But then everything changed overnight. In fact, I soon discovered that the only way to take control of my life and my health was to let go.
Set a goal. Make a plan. Once you have a plan, the only goal that matters is the next step.
Setting a long-term goal is an easy if vague way to plan your life. You know you want to lose weight or pay off debt. If you really want to reach those goals, though, you need individual steps to get there.
Uncertainty is hard for most of us, but it doesn't need to create more anxiety. Here's how we can embrace change.
Uncertainty doesn't need to create more anxiety. Here's how we can embrace change, and a meditation practice for becoming more skillful with relaxing into the ride.
Remember: The problem isn’t that we try and we fail. The problem is how we treat ourselves when we fail.
Why is it so hard to stick to resolutions that require us to make long-term changes? It isn't because we try and fail—it's because of how we treat ourselves when we fail.
"Be comfortable NOT being comfortable."
I couldn't have said it better myself!
THE BLOG 5 Ways to Move Outside Your Comfort Zone 01/10/2017 05:20 pm ET Leon Logothetis World traveler, adventurer, author, and TV host Most of the time we like to confine ourselves in cocoons of safety. We make life a routine and don't strive to be better people. Going for the simplest option is n...
Confession: I, like many other human beings, have an intense fear of rejection and failure.
5 Things I did in 2016 to Break Out of my Comfort Zone. What about you?
The compelling case for kindness in the workplace: When leaders are civil, it increases performance and creativity.
According to a new book, practicing civility at the office is the path to better relationships and higher productivity.
Why is it that some bounce back and persevere in response to failure, while others are left despairing and defeated?
What causes some entrepreneurs to bounce back and persevere in response to failure or disappointment, while others are left despairing and defeated? In my experience as a psychotherapist, researcher, and host of The Failure Factor podcast, I've identified seven qualities of resilient entrepreneurs (...
A reminder for those of you looking to get out of your comfort zone this year: Healthy fear is completely normal!
Face your fears, change your life.
Here's a great approach: Instead of asking what you should do, consider who you want to be.
Instead of asking what you should do, consider who you want to be.
Great leaders are “entrepreneurs of identity.” They embrace our tribal nature and seek to shape the identity of their fellow group members. This social relationship between leaders and followers is at the heart of transformational leadership.
Group identity is critical for organizational success.
When we recall a time that we successfully coped with adversity, a perception of ourselves as being efficacious and able to overcome challenges may be activated and strengthened, according to a new study.
According to a new study, reminiscing about certain types of experiences could boost your well-being.
I love these tips on incorporating a meditation practice into your workday. Meditation at work can definitely be a game-changer!
Workplace stress can lead to a slew of health problems. Could meditation be an effective solution for you and your company culture?
Gaining clarity is one of the best things you can do to improve your professional and personal life. But how exactly do we do this? Here are some great tips to start with this new year.
Our fast-paced lives often require us to make decisions on the fly with little consideration of why we are doing what we do and even less consideration of the long-term impact of those decisions. Clarity acts as a steady light beam that guides us to the right decision -- in our business or personal…
If you find yourself getting caught up in a negative mindset, research suggests that the surest way out may be to actively focus on things that fulfill you.
The surest way back from a negative outlook: actively focus on things that fulfill you.
Good budgeting can actually mean spending more on the things that make us happiest.
The purchases we make fall into four categories—some of which bring more happiness than others.
Can you guess what connects world-class performers across industries? It begins with an M. :)
It has to do with decision making.
Best businesses tend to be aligned with deeply held values and come from personal needs. Start with what you need in your own life, and go from there.
Ellie Burrows is the founder and CEO of MNDFL, an urban oasis that provides refuge for New Yorkers who seek calmness and clarity through meditation and a like-minded community.
The science behind why we hang onto past things that have hurt us, and how to let go of grudges.
We all know how to hold a grudge, but few of us know why we hang on to past hurts—or how to let them go.
The best gift we can give ourselves is the gift of learning how to give ourselves care and compassion.
Oftentimes in our gift giving, we forget ourselves. Here's one precious gift you MUST give to yourself without spending (somehow)
Calling all millennial entrepreneurs! The New Year is the perfect time to start embracing discomfort and following your dreams.
Consciously, we try to put everything in its place, put a bow on it, and walk away. Yet for those of us who thrive in chaos, this creates a sense of stagnancy that’s far more uncomfortable than the uncertainty that preceded it.
"I just want to wake up on January 3rd!"- here are some tips to get through Christmas and the holidays.
Five Tips for Survival through ACTing Mindfully over Christmas and the Holidays.
The same part of the brain that allows us to step into the shoes of others also helps us restrain ourselves.
Love this simple mindfulness practice for experiencing greater focus, productivity, and life satisfaction.
A mindfulness strategy for mastering the habit of becoming more present to each moment and experiencing greater focus, productivity, and life satisfaction.
Self-compassion is about being as kind to yourself as you are to other people.
Modern life is stressful – so stressful! Between work, study, maintaining relationships, family obligations, childcare, paying bills, cooking meals, organising a household, taking care of pets, exercise, volunteering, socialising…it’s not surprising...
With practice, mindfulness helps us see when and how we are triggered. This, in turn, makes us more effective in business, and in life.
All you need is a single breath.
It's that time of year! Check out my blog post about how to make resolutions worth keeping.
Does mindfulness training actually “develop” leadership? If it does, how does it do so?
Make them practice it.
When fear takes over, we tend to focus exclusively on risks + worst-case scenarios. Here's how to dial that down.
When fear takes charge of our brains we tend to focus all our attention on risks and worst-case scenarios. Here’s how to turn down the noise.
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