Consider that your tired brain needs the fuel of calm to reset—not the fire of overwork, which spirals into panic. If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.—Banksy The moment Elise popped onto my Zoom screen, I could see and feel her fear. The light in her design studio was dim, but I…
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Excavate Your Sense of Wonder with a 20-Minute Beauty Walk
Your sense of wonder—and your mind itself—is there to lead you to your most creative way of being, if you give it space. It is urgent to live enchanted.—Valter Hugo Mãe I know I’ll find what I’m looking for. What I believe to be true. My brain looks for evidence with me. In partnership. The…
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How to Figure Out What You Want in 7 Daring Steps
If you’re wondering how to figure out what you want, take a hard look at what energizes you and what drags you down—and let it speak to you. Your soul craves truth, beauty, wonder, love. Your soul cravesto dream, to imagine, and even simply to understand. Your soul cravesto connect, to commune, to create.—Erwin McManus…
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3 Ways to Use Your Intuition and Intellect to Find Courage
Your intuition alone will lead you to exciting new places—but together with your intellect, it will help you climb to heights beyond your imaginings. May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.— Nelson Mandela How We Make Decisions Legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman once shared a profound insight: “I make all my decisions on intuition….
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Make Your Bold Move in 3 Steps: Kick Indecision
To make a big decision—the bold move that will change everything for you—requires getting through the “stuck” and landing in action. The pain of letting go will be eclipsed by the relief of moving on.—Scott Stabile During the summer of 2016, I would go to the spa pool across from my office every morning before…
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How Creative Expression Can Reduce Pain and Stress
Your mental, physical, and financial health all stand to benefit from creative expression—are you giving yourself a chance? Unused creativity is not benign. It metastisizes.It turns into grief, rage, judgment, sorrow, shame.~ Brené Brown Sarah was squirming in her chair. “I’m sorry. It’s my lower back,” she said. “I’m trying to find a way to sit…
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