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May 19, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Stop the Negative Spin of Thoughts, Emotions and Actions
Unfortunately, when we’re feeling down, it colors our opinions about ourselves and our lives. And then those thoughts inspire our decisions and actions, which generally are detrimental to our lives. Learning our negative triggers, and having strategies in place, can stop that downward spiral. This article gives some tips and techniques to use to break that negative cycle.

Complaining Is Bad For Your Health, According To Science
Not only is it unpleasant to be around a complainer, it can become a habit with negative consequences. Constant negativity can take a toll on your physical health as well as your mental health. Here are some reasons that will make you think twice about going down that path.

Your Brain Actually Shrinks While You Sleep To Help You Learn
While you sleep, your brain rests and prepare for the next day. You aren’t preoccupied with external stimuli, and your brain can normalize itself so you can learn new things. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, this article could easily give you some motivation to do so.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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May 5, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

13 Ways Successful People Deal With Toxic Persons
Friends, family, and co-workers can have demeaning and contemptuous attitudes. And they have no compunction about sharing them with you, with the intent to hurt humiliate you. But there are some ways you can respond that will allow you to thrive.

9 Bad Habits You Must Break To Be More Productive
More than anything else, bad habits slow you down and undermine your success. Some are insidious, some are false ideas, and some are leftovers from earlier times. But addressing and changing them will not only increase your effectiveness, it will improve your self-concept. This article focuses on 9 of the most common and how to break them.

Scientists have found an exciting new clue about how ‘super-agers’ stay sharp as they age
Researchers are looking at the how our brains age, and what we can do to stay sharp. They’re finding that some people can actually slow the deterioration of their brain and their cognition. There are things we all can do to slow this progression and stay alert.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

Holistic approaches for depression?

May 3, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

Question: I’ve been taking medication for depression, but what are some more holistic ways for me to deal with it?

Answer: I’m not a medical doctor nor psychologist, so I can only give you some suggestions. But first, I completely support taking medication to start feeling better. Ernest Holmes, founder of Science of Mind said something to the effect of, “You might as well feel better while you’re getting better.” The medication will give extra energy to help think straight. And until that happens, healing can’t happen.

Studies are finding that much of depression is caused by the way we think, and what we think about. A thought always precedes a feeling, even if the thought is a fraction of a second long. It can create a downward spiral that results in depression. Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns, M.D. has exercises to help you turn those thoughts around. Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman, Ph.D. discusses much of the research into this.

Walking or exercise is also effective to improve one’s mood. They’ve done studies that have shown that walking 30 minutes a day 3-5 times a week (depending on the study) is as effective, by itself, as antidepressants. But when you’re feeling so down, you can’t get yourself moving, which is why medication can help jumpstart you.

One more suggestion, do some journaling. It’s been found to help depression when you write about your feelings about the traumatic events of your life. Not just about the experience, but your feelings about it. By itself, it doesn’t help PTSD a lot, but it does help. Write 15-20 minutes on at least four consecutive days, preferably in the morning.

A final note, STOP MENTALLY BEATING YOURSELF UP! If you notice you’re getting negative, so what? Condemning yourself for it will just give it more energy. Start writing down what your negative thoughts are, and then you can see if they’re valid.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 21, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

10 Hard Things You Need To Do For Success (While Many People Are Unaware)
Becoming a success means that you have a steep learning curve. Most people have to fail and learn from their mistakes before they are able to make progress. This article gives some insights and life skills that will help you get there quicker.

10 Nasty Habits You Must Eliminate From Your Daily Routine
Bad habits keep you from being more productive, achieving your goals or reaching your potential. They can be everything from complaining to multitasking. This article addresses 10 of the worst, and then suggests ways to remedy them.

Hack your brain to remember almost anything
A recent study states that anyone can train their brain using the same tricks as the world’s top Memory Champions. This also reshapes the brain’s networks in the process. Learn the training technique to improve your memory quickly.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 13, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

10 Difficult Life Situations And How To Make The Best Out Of Them
No one’s life is perfect, smooth and harmonious all the time. Life is messy and not all situations are under our control. We lose people and circumstances change. The best we can do is take them philosophically and find the best in them. Here are 10 life situations that many of us deal with and how to approach them.

The Psychological Strategy That Will Up Your Game in Anything You Apply It To
In order to change your experience, you need to change your attitude behind your current behavior. How important is it? What will it bring you? Here are some tips to help you achieve your goals more easily and quickly.

13 Realistic Self-Care Tips That Will Keep You Calm In Stressful Times
Everyone gets stressed and overwhelmed at times. To decompress, you need to take care of yourself so you stay mentally and physically healthy. Meditation and deep breathing are helpful. But these tips are ones that everyone will enjoy and be able to implement without any training. For instance, one of the tips is to zone out watching TV.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 23, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

The 10 Proven Habits of the Happiest People In The World
After studying the research on happiness, the author shares the interesting habits of happy people. They range from choosing happiness and mindset to taking care of themselves. If you cultivate these habits, you’ll be much happier and have more self-esteem.

Exercise May Be As Valuable As Good Genes In Lowering Dementia Risk
We’re learning just how important that exercise is in every area of our lives, from emotional and mental health to physical health. Now, there’s evidence that exercise can be as great an influence on disease as genetic predisposition. Although they still don’t know which exercise or how much is necessary, benefits may come from just walking 3 days a week.

How To Become More Mindful Using Nothing But A Journal
Mindfulness is instrumental in reducing stress and increasing creativity. Unfortunately, many people associate learning mindfulness with a spa, retreat or sitting and meditating. It can be accomplished that way, but there is a simple way to practice it that’s much easier. Using a simple journal and a pen can help you develop this beneficial ability.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 2, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

If You’re Busy But Still Find Your Hard Work Doesn’t Pay Off, You Probably Lack This Important Skill
Most people get lost in the confusion of their daily tasks. They deal with what’s right in front of them instead of prioritizing what’s important. This article shares a tool to help decipher what tasks need to be addressed more immediately than others.

Going On Vacation Can Actually Change Your Gene Activity
Do you take time off? If you do, you reduce your stress (no surprise) and increase your immune function. Researcher have found that those who went to a meditation retreat, and continued meditating, continued the beneficial effects on their cells for months. Learn some of the other benefits this type of vacation could bring.

Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal Definition, Communication Skills and Examples
This is an in-depth article concerning leadership and skills you need for success. Some of these skills have gotten lost in our technological revolution. This article will give you some direction on how to cultivate some of those communication abilities so that you connect better with the people around you.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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February 24, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

5 Keys for Maintaining Your Entrepreneurial Vision
Being an entrepreneur can be both satisfying and stressful. It’s hard to stay focused and overcome obstacles that come up. This article gives tips on how to keep your enthusiasm while dealing with the challenges.

You Can Be Mentally Stronger If You Do This Small Act Every Day
When we set big goals but don’t achieve them, it can be detrimental to our self-esteem. Some people don’t set goals for this very reason. But you don’t have to give up on goals. You just have to do it in a more reasonable way. Learn how to do this and where to focus your attention so that you are able to accomplish more.

The 5 Ways To Feel More Relaxed In Just 30 Seconds
There are a myriad of ways to lower stress, but most take several minutes to achieve that state. If you don’t have the time for meditation, yoga or exercise, how do you find a quick fix? This article shares several easy tips to be calmer, more centered and relaxed. And they take little to no time at all.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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February 1, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

Say This, Not That: 7 Responses for Common Negative Thoughts
Our mental chatter defines us and our world, even though the chatter may be wrong. Once you realize you aren’t your thoughts, and that they come and go, it gives you freedom and control. You can reprogram your automatic thoughts with persistence, and here are some positive thoughts to install.

This Is Your Body On Stress
Your body was designed to protect you from physical threats. But when we live in a modern society, most of those threats are mental or emotional. But our bodies react to them the same as they did to our ancestor reacting to a saber toothed tiger attacking. This is a wonderful infographic explaining how the different areas of your brain and body react to stress.

All The Productivity Tips You Need In 9 Infographics
Some people are able to juggle their work and private lives without breaking a sweat. They aren’t superhuman, they’ve just learned some tips on how to get things done more efficiently. This is a great infographic showing you what to do, and not do, to make your days more productive and your life more harmonious.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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January 18, 2017 Linda-Ann Stewart

Want to Raise Your IQ by 23 Percent? Neuroscience Says Take Up This Simple Habit
In less time than it takes you to have lunch, you could be expanding your brain. Those who practiced this habit increased their IQ by an average of 23 percent and the effect was lasting. There were also several other beneficial side-effects. And you can have these results in as little as 4 days.

Science Says The Seed Of Depression Is Hidden In Your Gut, Not Your Brain
Scientists have discovered that the cause of depression, anxiety, and several other disorders, including autism and hyperactivity, have been linked to abnormalities in the intestinal tract. The good news is that you can do make some simple changes to improve the quality of your intestinal health.

5 Simples Strategies for Conquering Self-Doubt
Most people, at some time or other, have feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. Unfortunately, it holds you back from living up to your potential and can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Try these remedies to get yourself unstuck from the quicksands of self-doubt.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart