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Sunset Crater, Flagstaff AZFollow the four Rs to break lifelong bad habits
Believing that the brain is not able to changed is false. The brain can be rewired and responses changed. Psychiatrist Jeffrey Schwartz had developed a mindfulness-based process which allows you to be more proactive and improve your life.

How to kick negative self-talk to the curb
We’ve all been guilty of dwelling on the negative. However, when that gloomy self-talk becomes a habit, over time it can make you depressed, anxious and stressed and be hard-wired into our brains. Learn 5 ways to erase the negative self-talk and be kinder to yourself.

5 Steps to Reduce Anxiety
We all get anxious sometimes, but we don’t have to let it control our lives. Here are some simple exercises you can use to become less anxious. All of them can be started immediately and you can take control of your life again.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Sunset Crater plant The Roots of Mindfulness
How a group of Jews turned a Buddhist spiritual practice into a distinctly American phenomenon—and a multi-billion-dollar industry. A fascinating article that examines how the mindfulness wave started and grew in this country.

10 Times You Should Definitely Say ‘No’ And Do Your Own Thing
Many of us tend to put ourselves and our needs behind what other people want. It can be incredibly hard to say “no” when faced with a request. But we need to put ourselves and our well being first. Here are some tips on when to say this important word.

How To Make Work More Meaningful
More than money, promotions, job security or even flexibility, we want to know that what we do has purpose in the world. Researchers have found that leaders can help make people’s work more meaningful in various ways. But studies are finding there’s one way that matters even more than receiving acknowledgement and encouragement from leaders. Learn what that factor is.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Grand Canyon Rim TrailMindfulness linked to lower obesity risk, belly fat
A new study finds that people with a high degree of attention to their present thoughts and feelings — “dispositional mindfulness” — are less likely to be obese than people with a low degree of dispositional mindfulness. They also had about a pound less belly fat on average.

I Got Hypnotized to Boost My Confidence and Feel Like a Bombshell
This is one woman’s experience with hypnosis and the results she got. It gave her more confidence, self-worth and allowed her to be calmer.

Mental Focus: 4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About
You know how important it is to stay focused on everything you’re spending time on; when you’re not focused, time sure becomes wasted. The main thing that distracts you is your own mind. This article describes some things you probably didn’t know about your mental focus.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

Psycho-Cybernetics: Lessons 1-5

Psycho-Cybernetics: Lessons 1-5

Psycho-Cybernetics is a form of self-image therapy developed by Dr Maxwell Maltz to help people rebuild their life based on positive belief in self. Dr. Maltz describes the first lesson of Psycho-Cybernetics, which is how we have 2 worlds within us, frustration and confidence. When we turn from frustration, we walk towards confidence. This is a 9 minute video of an interview with Dr. Maltz as he covers the first 5 lessons of Psycho-Cybernetics and how it can be used to improve your self-image.



~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Step Through WoodsOCD Expert Who Recommends Meditation as Therapy Is the Focus of New eBook
Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz applies Buddhist teachings to his work with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bucks the mainstream belief that the brain is a static organ that dictates our actions. He has shown that you can use meditation to physically rewire your brain. This article explores that topic while discussing the ebook that goes into it in depth.

A Harvard neuroscientist told us the major ways meditation changes your brain
According to the National Institute of Health, 8% of the US population have meditated. Harvard neuroscientist Sara Lazar, a leading researcher in the field, is one of the first to show that meditation practice produces structural changes in the brain. In this article, she shares many of what those changes are and how they affect you. You can also watch Lazar’s 2011 TedX talk on meditation’s effects on the brain.

What science says about meditation: it improves your focus and emotional control
One review of 23 studies on mindfulness meditation found that people who’ve been meditating for just a few months perform better on tasks that test their ability to shut out distractions. There’s also evidence that meditation can improve people’s ability to retain and recall new information. This article examines many of these studies and what they mean for the average person.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Flagstaff Aspen Rainbow9 Scientifically-Backed Ways To Stop Worrying
Numerous studies show that worry strains our mental and physical health. If you’re a chronic worrier, try some of these techniques to stop the cycle.

Science of stress: how neuroscience can help teachers switch off this summer
Don’t let worries about the upcoming school year ruin your break. Instead, take the time off to develop a positive mindset by setting yourself achievable goals. Although this article is targeted for teachers, it’s for anyone who deals with stress.

‘Angst, anxiety, misery’: For some, meditation has a seldom-discussed dark side
Meditation, for all its de-stressing and self-development potential, can take you deeper into the darkest recesses of your own mind than you may have wished for. Researchers and therapists need to know both the benefits and the risks of meditation for different kinds of people. This is an important article for those who are serious about meditation.

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATreating Trauma with Tetris
Neuroscientists say the timeless video game’s challenging visual and spatial attributes may block unwanted memories. It turns out playing Tetris after re-experiencing trauma significantly reduces the frequency of flashbacks.

Type Of Meditation – An Overview Of 23 Meditation Techniques
This article will help you navigate the sea of different practices of seated meditation, briefly explaining each of them, and pointing to further resources. There are literally hundreds – if not thousands – of types of meditation, so here this article explores only the most popular ones.

25 Easy Tips to Increase Productivity at Work
Find ways for you and your team to increase productivity at work. Instead of trying to do a bunch of these at once, find a couple that you can implement within your organization or department and practice them for a few days. This article includes tools and resources that can not only improve efficiency but lower your stress.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Flagstaff Aspen RainbowMindfulness has lost its Buddhist roots, and it may not be doing you good
Mindfulness has gotten very popular in recent years. However, few realize that, for some people, can be harmful. Mindfulness is designe to change our perception of ourselves and the world. Some cannot handle this shift.

Students ‘cannot multi-task with mobiles and study’
Students cannot successfully multi-task in using mobile phones while they are studying, US research suggests. Researchers found that students sending and receiving messages while studying scored lower test results and were less effective at tasks such as note taking. This article examines how multi-tasking affects various aspects of students’ lives.

Sue Bruns: Multitasking: Doing many things at once, but completing nothing
Originally a computer term, the definition of “multitask” (verb) is “to execute two or more jobs concurrently.” It means that the computer is quickly switching from one task to another, alternating between them. This is an amusing article describing the process of multitasking while at the same time modeling what happens when you do.

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Flagstaff Aspen RainbowA Winning Personality: Why Ambiverts Make Great Entrepreneurs
You’ve heard of extroverts and introverts. Although it’s rare for there to be a pure one of either, most are ambiverts. This article explores how the best leaders are ambiverts, or in the middle of the spectrum between extrovert and introvert, and what sets them apart.

What science says about beliefs — and why we cling to them
According to the scientists that this article quotes, our beliefs evolve from a “feeling of rightness” that stem from our psychology, biology and environment. Even when presented with facts that dispute our beliefs, most people cling to them. This article mainly covers religion, political and cultural beliefs.

Why happiness is healthy
Although genetics and environment play a role in our sense of well being, happiness can be cultivated. There’s a strong relationship between happiness, optimisim and life satisfaction and good health. This article explores that connection and gives some suggestions on how to reach that happy state.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Flagstaff Aspen RainbowMeditation and your brain
Meditation is not just a hobby thing anymore; it has become a set of therapies and courses. It makes you aware of the present moment and at the same time helps you to control your mind. Here are 7 ways it helps to enhance your life.

Why Mindset Trumps Strategy Every Time
What we believe is possible and desirable is critical to be successful. Any strategy not in alignment with your mindset in will fail every single time. Mindset determines your initiative, determination, investment, and behavior. Those factors must be in place before your strategies can be successful.

The Neuroscience of Storytelling
Interesting infographic on why storytelling is so powerful and how it affects the brain (and what areas). It shows how data and stories activate different areas of the brain. It also shows why you should tell stories during presentations.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart