LifeStyle Refocus

Great article on emotions... that we are not emotions....we have emotions.

The Tyranny of Feelings Emotions matter, in countless ways. They alert us to potential opportunities and threats. They're essential inputs into the process of logical reasoning. They allow us to rapidly process vast amounts of data from multiple sources in parallel, without having to...

Are you a selfless leader or a self-centered leader? This article may shed some light ....

Do you manage up or down? It’s not easy to spot those who spend all their energy looking up, so organizations need systems to root them out.

It is time for us to reflect and think about our business and personal lives post Covid. This article has some interesting questions.

4 Questions to Help You Reimagine Your Company in the Post-Pandemic World Here's what strategy leaders want you to know about making any pivots.

Feelings that appear at the moment are often not the normal feelings and emotions that we usually experience each week. It is important to acknowledge these feelings and emotions and do the best you can to look after yourself, which may take a bit more conscious thinking currently. This article gives you some reference points to self reflect and check in. I especially liked the reminder of the impact of chronic fight or flight.

Simple Physical Routines for Successful Stress Management It’s only June and 2020 has already been a year of unprecedented stress. Here are some simple physical routines to help you live and lead at your best.

This is a TED talk worth watching at the moment.

How to make stress your friend | Kelly McGonigal Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research su...

I found this article fascinating.

Addicted to Your Smartphone? Not So Fast. Nir Eyal on How to Make Technology Work for You • Six Seconds Stanford professor Nir Eyal says the problem isn’t the technology, it’s us – and offers tips to take back control of our attention and our lives

Fake it until you make it....does it really work?

Should You Fake It Until You Make It? - Public Words Is it a good idea to fake it until you make it – as a public speaker? And does pretending to be confident on stage actually help you feel more confident, or even look more confident, in the long run? Many coaches and books on speaking talk about various forms of mimicking confidence in order …

Exercise is more than just good for your body.

How Exercise Affects Your Brain You have probably heard people say something along the lines of “your brain is like a muscle.” That comparison certainly supports the brain training industry (by that I mean school) and keeps millions of youth around the world sitting at desks, doing math problems, writing essays, and di

Great article I was just reading for work (after hours).

The Problem with Working After Hours and the “Right to Disconnect" - Heinz Marketing Daily B2B Sales & Marketing Insights

I love reading books, here is an article that may help you get going too.

https://www.popsci.com/read-more-books?inf_contact_key=94d184d78200d77af8174d1fb000190bd18a532c4142cb79caf2b269de1401fa -3I

Books are good for your brain. These techniques will help you read more.

Happy New Year. May the New Year be filled with happiness and dreams.