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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

Book Review – Controlling People

Book Review – Controlling People

“Controlling People: How to Recognize, Understand and Deal with People Who Try to Control You”
By Patricia Evans

This is a great book for anyone with a controlling person in their life. Patricia Evans has written a couple of other books that I’ve recommended, “The Verbally Abusive Relationship” and “Verbal Abuse Survivor’s Speak Out.” “Controlling People” goes into greater detail of why these people act as they do.

For them, the people close to them are cardboard characters that they project their own thoughts onto. They expect people to agree with them at all times, and to read their thoughts about what they want.

The old “If you loved me, you’d know what I want” is their theme. And if the other person doesn’t agree, or reflect the controlling person’s ideas, then the controlling person feels betrayed and many times will fly into a rage.

Not only does this happen in personal relationships, but it also occurs in society, different cultures, and religions, resulting in bigotry, prejudice, stereotypes, and sometimes death. It all has to do with trying to control others so that they think like the controller, so the controller feels comfortable and safe.

This book was an eye-opener for me in understanding various people I’ve had dealings with. I recommend it to anyone who has a boss, relative, friend or partner who is controlling.

Psycho-Cybernetics: Lessons 6-12

Psycho-Cybernetics: Lessons 6-12

The book, Psycho-Cybernetics, was groundbreaking and was a revelation to me when I read it. In this 9 minute video, author Dr. Maxwell Maltz is interviewed and describes lessons 6-12 of how to improve your self-image. Beliefs become habits, which are just self-hypnosis. He touches on the different habits that you have, the success and failure mechanism within you, and how to create changes that support your self-image and success.



~ 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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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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Flagstaff Aspen RainbowThe Number 1 Bad Habit You Need to Stop If You Want to Lose Weight
If you want to lose weight, stop the negative self-talk. Your thoughts matter when it comes to your weight. Learn about a study that shows just how powerful your thoughts are in this matter.

Simple ‘4-7-8’ breathing trick can induce sleep in 60 seconds
Dr Andrew Weil says it works because it allows the lungs to become fully charged with air, allowing more oxygen into the body. This extra oxygen can have a relaxing effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness.

In a Digital Chapter, Paper Notebooks Are as Relevant as Ever
Moleskin notebooks have grown in popularity along with technology. And they’re not alone. Paper planners are also making a comeback. A study has even found that students who write their notes retain much more than those who type them.

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Flagstaff Aspen Rainbow5 affirmations that have the power to transform your life
The statements you tell yourself affect your feelings, beliefs and behaviors. Here are 5 positive statements, with a brief commentary, that can help you create a happier, healthier life. They are declarations of intention to keep you focused on what’s important.

Nine steps to work-place happiness
The biggest obstacle to happiness at work is your belief that you’re the prisoner of circumstance.
And your beliefs create your experience. Here are 9 steps that can help you keep your perspective, take control of your thoughts and have a happier, more harmonious life.

For Happiness, Keep a Gratitude Journal
Keeping a gratitude journal has been studied extensively at UC Davis Emmons Lab. They’ve found that those who keep them experience a host of benefits, from better health and well being to feeling more connected to others. This is one person’s journey with keeping one, and transitioning from a pessimist to a more optimistic person.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Flagstaff Aspen RainbowThe Link Between Personal Development and Professional Success
Legendary entrepreneur and motivational speaker Jim Rohn said, “Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal development.” This article describes the most effective personal development practices used by top entrepreneurs. The 6 steps include visualization and affirmations.

Self-Development Is Not a Luxury, It’s Our Responsibility
We live in a culture that doesn’t value looking inwards. That approach leads to burn out, numbing out and depression. Self-development work is essential for us to be able to continue to be of service and creative.

How to Improve Your Health with Gratitude
Achieving wellness includes far more than what you eat or how active you are. It includes thoughts and habits too, such as gratitude. This article includes 5 gratitude habits that
will help you create a life filled with passion, interest, and grace.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

Reimagine Your Life

Reimagine Your Life

Sunset at Hopi Point at Grand CanyonThis is a website powered by AARP that can help you recreate your life. Once you decide on the changes you want to make, it says it will send you emails for up to 7 days get going and help you stay on track. There are a lot of other articles and resources also available on the site.

On the home page, click on the “menu” tab on the upper left. A sidebar will open, and click on “How it works” down on the 2nd half of it. There are a lot of programs, and best of all, many of them are free.

If you’re ready to make changes in your life, and want some help, check out Life Reimagined.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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Flagstaff Aspen RainbowMindfully create better health in a variety of ways
This covers 4 ways to improve your health: mentally, spiritually, with better habits and responses. All of these are under your control and can contribute to making your life healthier and happier.

Got mindfulness? Simple steps to improving your mindful positivity
Meditation and mindfulness are proven techniques to improve your quality of life. But are you pushed for time and just can’t fit meditation into your day? Most of us are. Here are some tips on how to include mindfulness in your day without spending more than a couple of minutes.

Thrive | Creating happiness in a box
Thrive Box was designed by a local volunteer group using neuroscience and positive psychology. They say this little box of practices, if used properly, will make anyone happier.
Local volunteers design “happiness experiences,” including a box of practices designed to make anyone happier. Interesting product that contains various items to push happiness buttons.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart