Sage Mind

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I love how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines MH because it emphasizes its impact on our lives: “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.”

Mike Dooley has helped me remember “thoughts become things; choose the GOOD ones”

Curious about some of the things we can do to improve our mindset, our mental fitness and overall mental health? Check out Eric Kussin’s video explaining his STARR (Stress & Trauma Active Release & Rewiring) tools. 💖

Mental Health Awareness Month; recently, I posted about the mood aspect of well-being presented in the New York Times self-assessment.

Today, let's talk about Self-Talk. STOP reading right now, please. Check in with your inner monologue (you know, that voice in ALL of our heads).

Is it speaking to you in a critical voice or a compassionate one? How does it typically weigh in when you try something new? When you make a mistake, does it beat you up or give you the benefit of the doubt?

According to Dr. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology at Yale University, “Our thought patterns really affect our emotions and our well-being a lot." You and I know this from our lived experience, right? How willing are you today to change your thoughts?

Suggestion: if you wouldn't speak to your BEST FRIEND the way you speak to yourself, please STOP again and ask: what would I say if my best friend just experienced this [fill in the blank]. Care enough about yourself to say those exact words to YOURSELF! 😎

So, May is Mental Health Month. What does that mean to you? For me, it means even more MH related content shows up in my feeds. This week, that led me to The New York Times Well-Being Check-in page.

There, you’ll find useful questions re: Mood, Self-Talk & Physical Health that can help us consider our current state of MH.

MOOD: Been in a “bad” mood lately? Martin Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, suggests an easy ritual: Every evening for one week, write down three things that went well that day, and why.

IF you decide to try this, post your results in comments next Friday.

Another interesting way to intercept our Saboteurs and strengthen our Sage Powers.

Recently relistened to the 3 talks I've given at Unity Center of Pittsburgh. Excellent "post-game" learning re: how to improve my public speaking skills.
Goal: look into local Toastmasters group within the next 30 days. There! I've committed it to "writing" and in public. 😊
Carey Mason: this is all YOUR "fault" 😅

Gotta LUV this day: March 4: it's an ACTION verb 💖🌟💖

This covers a LOT of the ways Positive Intelligence helps us improve our well-being, relationships & performance.

Wise words from a very wise man!!

Question your beliefs, release self-judgment, and embrace your true self.
Happiness is an inside job. 🌟

Wholeheartedly AGREE!

Wednesday Wisdom 💜 James Clear

I highly recommend seeing Anne Lamott speak in person if posible. She's one of the most authentic authors I've ever had the privilege to see in-person! I can hardly wait to read her new book, and MAY consider a road trip from Pittsburgh PA to Ann Arbor, MI Kris Appel??

I am so happy to announce that I am going on book tour starting April 9 to celebrate my new book, Somehow (AND my 70th birthday). For more details and ticket information click here: https://sites.prh.com/annelamott