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An Actionable Exercise to Help Ground You During Uncertain Times Mar 25, 2020


As we move through these uncertain times together, I want to do everything I can to help you build and maintain the psychological strength you’ll need to thrive through this adversity.  

We founded Peak Mind to help you navigate times exactly like this.  

Life is...

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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...

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Thoughts, Emotions, and ‘Mom Guilt’ Mar 18, 2020

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What if I told you that it is literally possible for you to choose the way you’re going to feel in nearly every situation in life? 

As it turns out, decades of research into the connection between thoughts and emotions shows us that it is, and...

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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...

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Dealing with Anxiety During a Pandemic Mar 16, 2020


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 have been cancelled. Businesses and schools have closed or shifted to remote options....

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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...

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How to Negotiate for Yourself…Even if You’re Afraid Mar 11, 2020


Pop quiz! On a scale from 1-10, how uncomfortable does it make you feel to think about negotiating on your own behalf? 

Now, on a scale from 1-10, how uncomfortable does it make you feel to think about negotiating on someone else’s behalf?  

For a lot of us, the...

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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...

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Life Tips from an IronMan with Brian Weaver Mar 04, 2020


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Have you ever had to persist even though you wanted to give up?  

Have you ever had to admit to yourself that you have a limited capacity of energy or...

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The Rapture of Your Full Life Experience with Stephanie Raffelock Feb 26, 2020


Some of you might know that I recently turned 40! Beyond the typical celebration, cake, and candles that come with any birthday, something stood out as unique about this one. 

The reactions of people around me when I told them the age I was turning. 

Some people were very...

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What is Perfectly Hidden Depression? with Dr. Margaret Rutherford Feb 19, 2020


I stumbled upon this week’s guest on Lewis Howes’ podcast, ‘The School of Greatness,’ and I was only about 5 minutes into that episode when I realized that she needed to be on our show as well.  

This week, we’re speaking with Dr. Margaret Rutherford...

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High-Functioning Anxiety and The Happier Approach with Nancy Jane Smith Feb 12, 2020


Sometimes, the most difficult issues to work on are the ones that are in our blind spots. The ones that are masked by external factors or achievements that make us believe that we’re ok….when we aren’t. 

This week, we’re talking about one of those...

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