by Bruce McIntyre | Feb 10, 2018 | Caregiving
Songs That Matter Sometimes, we just can’t fix it. We want to, but the dynamics of the situation are beyond our ability to control. The lyrics of this classic song, Fix You, by Coldplay, capture this sentiment precisely. When you try your best but you don’t succeed...
by Bruce McIntyre | Feb 2, 2018 | Spiritual Stuff
Songs That Matter Sometimes a song catches you and speaks more concisely than you could have done for yourself. A recent song by the Avett Brothers caught me. No Hard Feelings When my body won’t hold me anymore And it finally lets me free Will I be ready? When...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jan 26, 2018 | Resilience
Cutting Through the Fog At any given point, most of us are doing something that is working. We have habits or practices that contribute to health, good relationships, productivity, or peace. Of course, at any given point, most of us are doing something that may be...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jan 19, 2018 | Spiritual Stuff
You and Your Brain Sometimes we get swept up in the chaos of worrisome, anxious thinking. Decisions seem elusive. What to do? In the moment: 1. Notice: Connect with your feelings of anxiety, worry, and being overwhelmed. Take a deep breath, take 3 more. What story are...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jan 12, 2018 | Resilience
You and Your Brain Isn’t this a funny turn of phrase? Making up your mind? But, it’s a phrase you may have used, and if so, you know exactly what you mean by it. In small ways, we may often make up our minds to do this or that. But often, this phrase...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jan 5, 2018 | Resilience
You and Your Brain Did you know that your brain changes in form and function throughout your life? This is the premise of brain plasticity or neuroplasticity. Consider specific actions in these three areas to nurture your brain’s health: New Connections When you...
by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 30, 2017 | Resilience
More about the new year If you have a system that works, keep it up! But perhaps, these thoughts will add some value or new dimensions to how you think about intentional growth this year. Think about growing in these areas: 1. Spiritual. This is a great area for an...
by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 24, 2017 | Resilience
How do you think about resolutions, goals, and strategies for a new year? If you have a system that works, keep it up! But perhaps, these thoughts will add some value or new dimensions to how you think about it. 1. Embrace your Intentional Growth Strategy. Ditch...
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 14, 2017 | Serendipity
Tap into your capacity to be a conduit for kindness 1. Send notes to your 3 favorite people of all time. 2. Pay for the car behind you in any drive-thru. 3. Put on a traffic cop reflector vest and a whistle and escort the elderly through a crazy parking lot! Okay,...
