by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 18, 2017 | Resilience
How the magic happens We tend to wish for magical solutions to our problems. On rare occasions, it works this way, but usually not. Typically, we take small steps, one after the other. No glory, lots of work. Sometimes we get knocked back, but sometimes we take a leap...
by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 1, 2017 | Resilience
How to put your finger on the pulse of the problem Anxiety, stress, and the weight of problems often causes you to feel like you are in a fog. Indecisive, confused, lacking clear judgement. Perhaps these two questions will help you put your finger on the pulse of the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 12, 2017 | Resilience
How you start your day matters What does your first hour of the day look like? It may very well depend on your last of the previous day. If you feel out of control, I suggest taking control of your first hour of the day. Our lives can easily be swept into the chaos of...
by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 9, 2017 | Resilience
Nurture a Healthy Brain #3 The way to an UN-healthy brain is easy. Don’t do anything. Worry, stew, and allow your brain to aimlessly repeat low energy thoughts. Procrastinate on everything. No exercise, no projects, no relationships, no challenges. So, one of...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 31, 2017 | Resilience
Nurture a healthy brain #2 Did you know that we tend to think the same thoughts over and over? Our self talk gets in a rut. We wake up, get ready, go to work, slog through emails, go to meetings, etc. with many of the same thoughts accompanying us on most days. What...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 31, 2017 | Resilience
Nurture a Healthy Brain #1 You have probably heard the words neuro and plasticity more in the past 5 years than ever before. Besides research into neurological diseases and cures, loads of work is being done on the potential, capacity, and health of the brain. Dr....