Sometimes new is scary and comfort can be a huge part of a decision. Although comfort is a valid reason in some situations, don’t sacrifice a better opportunity or process simply because the change is temporarily uncomfortable.
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It is easy in the flow of life to want to operate efficiently, but sometimes we can become consumed with the idea of completion, which may lead you more directly to burn-out.
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When we capture those important tasks, there are typically a few more steps that our brains require before we can truly get into action. When it comes to planning & prioritizing, what does your brain need most?
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So, what helps you remember to remember? “Write it Down.” It sounds repetitive, but there really is some great brain science behind the classic advice. Your brain simply holds onto information better after you've written it down, and while some of you might argue that a computer is king, research published by the Journal of Educational Psychology confirms that any computer advantage with respect to working memory is gone after 24 hours.
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The actions we take to self-soothe can be seen as a tool to use with self-care and but they are not always as instrumental to eliminating stress or furthering your health goals as self-care.
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…anchoring your new intention or goal to something that you value increases the likelihood that you will build in consistent efforts and time toward that goal.
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How do you interpret the new term “quiet quitting”? After following the media on this latest phenomenon, I have some thoughts about what this might look like if we take the pause to define what balance looks like for ourselves.
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We are crafting a formal pause to reassess progress, energy, and process. For some, it is regimented and well-defined like a break in a Pomodoro session. For others, it is spontaneous.
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I’m working hard this summer to both care for my mind and body and prepare for a stellar fall season with new clients and speaking opportunities. Perhaps some of these strategies might land with you, too.
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Navigating the pandemic in the sandwhich generation.
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I personally prefer to focus on goals vs resolutions. I'm a firm believer that words matter. Resolutions feel judgmental to me - like we need to fix something that is broken or incomplete. Where's the joy in that?
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Look for the raindrops every day.
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2020 comes to a virtual close with the 2020 International Conference on ADHD.
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If it weren’t for COIVD, I would encourage you to hug your favorite human with ADHD. I’m certain, if you simply ask, they will come up with a better “handshake” than the elbow bump.
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The pandemic brain is significantly impacted by chronic psychological stress, which can diminish the brain’s prefrontal-cortex and damage neurons, also impacting dopamine and serotonin production and transmission. Take a deep, cleansing breath. This is not the end of the story. It is just the beginning.
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The awareness that this uncomfortable feeling inside many of us is a movement through the grief process resonates with many of us. The lack of structure and finality to this pandemic has rattled many humans who have weathered the storm up to a point.
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A common observation and question from clients during the pandemic is “Where has my motivation gone to?” This prompted a great conversation with a summer intern here at Coaching Cville. High school senior Lindsay Simpson is no stranger to managing her own motivation, so I invited her to blog for Coaching Cville about the strategies that she finds useful to “get things done.” I hope this post inspires you to uncover ways to move forward when you are feeling stuck.
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