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Stress management is the process of adopting strategies and techniques to effectively cope with and reduce the impact of stress on your overall well-being. It
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Success is a term thrown around pretty loosely these days. Many strive for it; some attain it, while others find it elusive. But one common denominator
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That little voice in your head isn't anything to worry about — most people have one — but what you're saying, exactly, matters.
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A blog about peak performance through the use of mental conditioning, sports and performance psychology.
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We're all apologizing for nothing, he says.
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We’ve already discussed numerous times how important it is to practice mindfulness. It’s not only important for our mental and physical health, but it can also help us achieve our goals. It can be an especially useful tool when it comes to fitness. Being mindful while exercising can help us get our dream bodies, while […]
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Data suggests the Sunday scaries are getting worse, possibly because of economic uncertainty, financial stress, and layoff concerns.
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Unchecked stress can wreak havoc on your well-being. These are the warning signs that you’re heading toward crisis mode.
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From yelling too much to being too controlling, these are the regrets a variety of dads have about their parenting — and why they wish they acted differently.
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NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra speaks with Saleem Reshamwala, the host of "The Dread Project," about the meaning of dread and exercises to help manage it.
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The World Cup of Soccer promises some of the most dramatic moments in sports. And when the stakes are high, some people choke. IDEAS contributor Peter Brown looks at why our skills desert us when it matters most, and what can be done to avoid the dreaded performance choke.
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Living in the moment takes practice. But if you train yourself to do it, you — and your family — will reap some incredible benefits.
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Anger issues can make it difficult to form relationships and can take a toll on your mental health. Luckily, anger management classes are now available from the comfort of your home.
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We focus out of necessity.
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Justin “Hasard” Lee, talks decision-making tactics, mental toughness, and the link between fatherhood and flying fighter jets.
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You’ve heard of “mindfulness,” but how do you incorporate it into your life?
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Overcoming anxiety, depression, and stress can be a challenge when negative thoughts are churn your mind. Use hypnotherapy to calm the brain
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Use these mental health exercise tips to deepen your mind-body connection and ensure your workouts are optimized for your mood.
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You learn new and complex things more quickly if you use effective and smart learning strategies
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Whether due to injury, life situations, or health needs, hitting pause on your exercise routine can be tough. Here's how to stay positive when you can't work out.
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Many successful professionals struggle to enjoy their accomplishments. Our brains’ reward system, especially the neurotransmitter dopamine, drives us to achieve goals and rewards us with a great sense of pleasure when we do. But that pleasure is short lived, as our brains are hardwired to also seek balance from extreme emotional states. That leaves us with an empty longing to repeat whatever experience brought us that pleasure in the first place. This ostensibly addictive cycle throws our “enoughness” barometers completely out of whack, preventing us from being able to objectively gauge if what we’ve achieved is, in fact, satisfying. That’s why, although most of us intuitively know that happiness isn’t realized from the pursuit of money, status, or fame, we can’t stop ourselves from trying. If you really want lasting satisfaction in life, you’ll need to relearn your approach to finding it. The author presents several strategies.
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Planes, trains, and automobiles don’t have to make you stressed and miserable this season—just follow these seven expert-backed suggestions.
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Do you find it hard to shut down the chatter, clear your head, or find a sense of calm? These techniques could help. And they may have other benefits, too.
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Our inner lives can take many forms. As mindfulness urges us to pay attention, it’s worth asking: What can our internal monologue teach us?
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A study finds small but meaningful declines in personality traits that help us navigate social situations, trust others, think creatively, and act responsibly. Young people were especially affected.
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