Building Psychological Strength

PODCAST & BLOG

Explore Peak Mind's articles, episodes, and videos. 

Subscribe to the PODCAST
Subscribe to the BLOG
Be Like Gerda: Finding the Bright Spots in the Darkest Times Apr 27, 2020

Profound Conversations

You know those conversations that just stick with you? The ones that don’t necessarily seem significant at the time but that worm their way into your memory, take root, and blossom into something that fundamentally shifts your worldview?

Have you ever had...

Continue Reading...
Feeling Fuzzy, Forgetful, or Absent-Minded? A Lesson About Cognitive Load Apr 20, 2020

I'm going to cut right to the chase today - we've been hearing from many people that they're feeling foggy, forgetful, or absent-minded.

You know, when you walk into a room and totally forget to do the ONE THING you went into the room to do?!

If you're a Mom, you've likely...

Continue Reading...
Going Old School: What Do Grammar and Math Have to Do with Mindset and Pain? Apr 13, 2020

What do grammar and math have to do with mindset and pain? More than you might think!

There’s an old Buddhist saying: “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”

If you’ve ever heard me speak, or even had a conversation with me, you’ve probably heard...

Continue Reading...
How to Quarantine Like an Endurance Athlete Apr 06, 2020

We've now been at this social distancing / quarantine thing for a few weeks, and it's likely that people's mood and mindset are starting to take a dive (more on that in a moment). 

Above all, we want you to know we're here for you, and we're cheering for you. You can do...

Continue Reading...
The Brain Science Behind Fear Mar 23, 2020

As you know, cases of COVID-19 are beginning to rise in the U.S. and in many other parts of the world, and naturally, many people are experiencing some fear. Will I get sick? Will my family get sick? How bad will our case be if we do get sick? These are all scary questions to...

Continue Reading...
A Quick Technique for Building Compassion for Anyone Mar 17, 2020

Last week, Ashley wrote a post about judgements. And, we've talked extensively about the importance of avoiding judgement and accepting (not necessarily approving of) other people's behavior.

We simply can't force others to do something, think something, or be a certain...

Continue Reading...
Psychological Strength in the Face of a Pandemic Mar 16, 2020

Strap in. This week’s message is a long one, but it’s timely.

Unless you’ve been living so far off the grid that a global pandemic can’t reach you anyways, you’ve heard about the coronavirus. You’ve probably also been affected in some way. Events...

Continue Reading...
What Do You Look Like at Your Best? Mar 09, 2020

If we're all being honest we've all had days where we showed up as our BEST! ...and then there were those days where we feel like we fell short.

Here's something really cool: There's INSIGHT in that.

Hear me out! Think about what you're like when you're at your best. What are you...

Continue Reading...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13