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Jun 082018

5 Ways You Can Use Mindfulness to Fix Your Brain, Decrease Stress and Improve Performance
Mindfulness meditation has multiple studies showing how it changes your brain. Research has found it impacts eight areas of the brain. Two of those regions increased brain activity and the density of brain tissue. You can reap the multiple benefits of mindfulness in just a few minutes a day.

10 Scientifically Proven Tips for Beating Procrastination
Procrastination is one of the biggest blocks to success. It affects productivity, effectiveness and confidence. The suggestions in this article will get you off the starting block and taking small steps. And generally, just getting moving is all it takes to break through that block.

6 Ways That Night-time Phone Use Destroys Your Sleep
Using your phone at night makes you sleep-deprived and exhausted. This article is based on a study by Harvard researchers that found why you need to shut it off an hour before bed. And it’s not just your phone. Your computer, tablet, e-reader and television can affect your sleep, as well.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Apr 132018

“No part of my mind is affected by others’ negativity. I remain connected with my True Self. I recognize that they have their own issues, and those problems have nothing to do with me. ”

So many times, you’re influenced by other people’s negative moods. It can be hard not to be, and it’s tempting to try to change them so that you feel better. But they have a right to feel bad, and they have to learn how to work their way through it for themselves. It’s their issue, not yours. Many times, trying to change their mind will just make the problem last longer or get worse. Detach from it (and them, if you need to), let them have their mood, and don’t let yourself get caught up in it.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Apr 052018

6 Exercises for Positive Emotions: Start Your Upward Spiral Today
Over the past few years, many researchers have found new and scientifically proven ways to increase positive emotions and well-being. The techniques described in this article have all been shown to boost positive emotions. They take some commitment, but they’re well worth the effort. Choose one, practice, and enjoy the changes.

7 Myths About Meditation Preventing You From Grasping The Amazing Benefits of Mindfulness
Meditation is becoming commonplace. But there are lots of misconceptions about it. People think mistake the goals and how to practice it. Meditation improves your concentration, self-awareness, and productivity, and your ability to show up in the world.When you’re able to better connect with yourself, you improve your relationship to yourself and others.

How to Make the Best Decision When You Have Too Many Options
Research has shown that when people are faced with too many choices, it can produce anxiety that actually makes us less likely to choose. As a result, we’re less likely to succeed. A study has the best strategy to use confronted with a large number of choices. When you’re having trouble choosing from too many options, use this technique to reduce your stress.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Mar 162018

6 Tactics Narcissists Will Use To Silence You
Only a true professional can diagnose a mental disorder. That said, we all should recognize when people try to manipulate us. Narcissism is one of those disorders that can be relatively benign or all the way to downright toxic. Learning about their behaviors can help you spot who they are and what they’re doing so you can take care of yourself. And many of these tactics are also used by bullies or controlling people.

Neuroscience: This Simple 10-Minute Exercise Will Give Your Brain an Immediate and Lasting Boost
We all want our brains to work at their best, especially when we’re making a decision or working on a project. But sometimes, we feel like we’re wading through molasses. Scientists have found a quick exercise that can give you a 14 percent gain in cognitive performance. And that could make all the difference.

How To Rewire Your Brain For Happiness
You can literally create new neural pathways that lead to compassion, gratitude, and joy instead of anxiety, fear, and anger. It does require conscious effort, but all change starts with that. If you knew you could experience more positive emotions, wouldn’t you make the effort? This article gives you some direction on how to do that.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Feb 222018

How We Can Help People By Saying ‘No’
When someone asks you for help, as an entrepreneur, “No” can be a gift for them and for you. For one thing, you’re too busy to help everyone who asks for it. Letting them know why you’re declining to help can be more valuable than if you’d spoon-fed them information.

A neuroscientist who studies decision-making reveals the most important choice you can make
Apparently, the surest way to maximize happiness has nothing to do with experiences, material goods, or personal philosophy. Instead, it comes more from the company you keep for some surprising reasons.

3 Toxic Thinking Habits That Feed Your Insecurity
What makes you feel insecure about yourself, your relationship, or your life? Surprise! The culprit is your very own mind. This article reveals three toxic thinking habits that keep you feeling insecure, plus offers three ways to feel more confident.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Feb 092018

There’s an old saying, “All work, and no play, makes Jo a dull person.” Taking time to do things that are enjoyable helps to recharge your batteries and fill up your well of internal resources. When things are the toughest, it’s most important to make some time for play. Whether it’s watching a video, doing a hobby, or watching the clouds, play in necessary for your health and well-being. You may have to carve out that time from a habitual task, such as cleaning, doing the dishes, or changing the oil. But they will be there after you play, and you’ll be able to complete them with a much lighter heart. Have some fun!

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Feb 022018

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” – Albert Einstein

Remember the old saying, “Misery loves company?” If you’re feeling peaceful, creative, have great ideas, successful, there are going to be people who are going to try to pull you down. Expect it. And it doesn’t have anything to do with you. They’re just unhappy with their lot in life, and can’t stand to see anyone who’s not. They want everyone to conform to their negativity. You’ve heard them say, “You can’t do that.” It’s just that they can’t envision it and they can’t do it. Don’t let them destroy your spirit.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Nov 302017

3 Questions to Wake Up and Stop Living on Autopilot
At times, it’s helpful to coast through the day. It allows your mind to wander and be creative. But when you’re living on autopilot, you’re simply reacting to situations without thinking them through. And this will only dig you into a hole. Here are some ideas to help you climb out and start living intentionally again.

There’s even more evidence that one type of exercise is the closest thing we have to a miracle drug
Studies have shown that exercise can not only reduce depression, it can improve cognition and memory. Exercise is the closest thing to a Fountain of Youth that we have. Now, there’ more evidence about the best kind of exercise to keep us healthy and alert. And you don’t have to participate in it as long as was thought to start receiving benefits. Discover what kind of exercise this is.

Different Types Of Meditation Change Different Areas Of The Brain, Study Find
Significant evidence suggests that meditation and mindfulness change the function and structure of the brain, as well as our behavior and moods. But now, research is showing how different types of meditation affect different parts of the brain. They tested 3 different kinds of meditation. In just 3 months, scans found differences in brain structure and the participant’s experience.

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Nov 202017

Expressive Writing Cools Brain on Stressful Tasks for Worriers
Many people are chronic worriers, which actually gets in the way of being able to be effective or problem solve. But there is a solution. Using EEG to measure brain activity, researchers discover expressive writing can help those who worry excessively to calm their fears before entering into a stressful task.

20 Stealthy Mental Filters That Are Sabotaging You
Negative thinking isn’t a model for success. It actually can undermine any progress you want to make. But most of us have some type of mental filter that distorts reality and gets in our way. Learn not to believe everything you think by considering these common biases that prevent your success and happiness.

Law of Attraction: I’m Feeling Good but the Inspired Action Isn’t Coming
There is a theory in spiritual circles that you should only take inspired action. In other words, only take action that feels good and when you feel motivated to do so. The idea is that any other action will be unsuccessful or somehow detrimental. This article goes deeply into this issue by examining how difficult it is to always be in a place of intuition, and that inspired action may not always be comfortable.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Nov 172017

Personality Traits & Personality Types: What is Personality?
There are a lot of personality assessments out there. They all will give you some insight in to the kind of person you are and the way you respond to situations. But psychologists are shifting their focus to main personality traits: introversion/extroversion, openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. These give an indication of how successful you’ll be in life.

Negativity Be Gone: New Online Tool Can Retrain Brain
Researchers have developed a new online brain training program that can help reduce anxiety and depression. This new program aim to shift the rigid, negative thoughts that come with anxiety and depression. It’s designed to teach users to develop a new style of thinking. In the article, there’s a link to the free online program.

Is this Japanese concept the secret to a long, happy, meaningful life?
Ikigai is a Japanese concept meaning “reason for living.” It incorporates the answers to four questions and the intersections between them. It’s a practical and pragmatic way to view life, and can increase your desire to get up in the morning.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart