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....
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 22, 2017 | Resilience
Crucial Principle Series #3 On your “A” game, this is the plan. All exclamation marks! But, things happen. You get stressed, tired, and disillusioned sometimes. One of the primary indicators of stress arrives as you overhear yourself complaining, blaming,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 14, 2017 | Spiritual Stuff
Crucial Principle Series #2 What are you giving? What are you taking? You may be giving encouragement, hope, help, or money. You might give care, prayers, smiles, or anonymous gifts. Perhaps you are giving your best, your expertise, your guidance, or your love. When...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 7, 2017 | Caregiving
Crucial Principle Series #1 When conversation, conflict, and confusion arise, you may exert great effort to be understood. “Why don’t they understand what I’m saying? I don’t think they appreciate my situation. How many times do I have to...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 1, 2017 | Resilience
Everyone has them You may think that other people have no fears. In that, you would most likely be wrong. Even your heroes have certain fears and hesitations and avoidances. But, they find ways forward anyway. Things people fear: Asking the question Trying new...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 21, 2017 | Resilience
Embrace determination You don’t quit. Sure, you may have slacked off, you may have not been productive for a while, you may have not always given your best effort, but you don’t quit. You keep going. You sweat, you keep working out, you keep caring, you...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 14, 2017 | Resilience
You can do this! You are capable, persistent, and full of possibility. Sure, you have suffered, and made mistakes, You get tired, frustrated, and angry. But, these are not your final definition. You are beautiful, courageous, and kind. And you have loved. You have...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 7, 2017 | Resilience
verb: to take action on something you are prone to procrastinate Stacks of unpaid bills. Home repair projects. Exercise plans. Difficult work tasks. Conflict-laden conversations. These are the kinds of things we tend to procrastinate doing. So, what if you decide to...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 29, 2017 | Caregiving
Two of my favorite people On occasion, I am genuinely inspired by people I meet. Recently, I listened to a married couple talk about their life situation at a Parkinson support group. He is living with Parkinson’s Disease. She has continuing hip problems. So, they...
