Building Psychological Strength Podcast & Blog
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Therapy Is Like KonMari for Your Mind
If you've been with us for a bit, you're probably coming to realize some truths about our minds. Among others:
They're powerful...
They take shortcuts...
They're prone to creating habits...
And...
How A Skinned Knee Made Me Grateful
I have to share a painful/slightly hilarious story with you.
I'm currently training for my first half-marathon. Yesterday, I was a little over 7 miles into my planned 8 mile run, and I was...
A Helpful Question When You Feel Stuck
Have you ever felt stuck? Torn as to what to do and which way to go in life?
Maybe you feel that way about some aspect of life right now. If that's the case, this post is for you. Even if...
Are You Spinning Your Wheels?
I used to wear busy like a badge of honor.
“How are you?” my mom would ask.
“I’m so busy! I’m...
Emotional Intelligence: Sifting Through Grey Emotional Sludge
Pop quiz. What color is this?
Most people will say grey.
But, what if I told you that this grey paint is actually composed of 4 other colors mixed together. How easy would it be for you to figure...
Live Your Eulogy
My sweet great-aunt Betty died a few weeks ago. She was a loving woman living on borrowed time, a light in this world for nearly nine decades. Thanks to technology, I was able to attend her funeral...
Quieting Your inner Critic
You know that little voice? The one inside that’s constantly comparing you to others, noting all the ways you’re falling short, and oh-so-helpfully pointing out everything little...
When Being Selfish Is HEALTHY
We frequently have conversations with our students and clients about how it is NOT selfish to take care of yourself....but what if it actually IS selfish? What if it is something...
How to Get More Out of Your Day
I've got an important question for you. Between the things you want to do and things you have to do, there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all...
You Can Be Both a Success AND a Work-in-Progress
Think about how far you've come.
Truly. If you're in the Peak Mind community (or you're reading this post), you're the type of person who believes in intentionally working to better...
