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How to Deal with Disappointment Sep 24, 2023

Disappointment is a part of life. From being let down by relatively inconsequential things like a series finale or the outcome of the latest football game to major pain points like finding out your person isn't who you thought they were, the sting of disappointment is familiar. Whichever...

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Peak Mind Pro: Moving the Needle on Employee Mental Health May 04, 2023

Despite recognizing that mental health has tanked in the past 3 years, our efforts to make meaningful and significant gains in how we support employees remain insufficient. 

We've all seen the startling statistics:

  • Dramatic increases in anxiety, depression, and stress
  • Burnout...
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Peak Mind Pro: Resilience at Work Mar 20, 2023

Go with me for a minute. When you think of a strong, powerful tree, what images come to mind? Do you envision an oak? Something solid and sturdy? 

What about a palm tree? 

I'd venture to say that a palm isn't what comes to mind when you think of strong trees, but I'd argue that it is,...

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Surprising Insights about Lasting Happiness Aug 15, 2022

On Sunday mornings, I work out with my trainer, Emily. This is a pretty recent and very positive development in my life. With her unwavering support and perfectly timed pushes, she's teaching me, building my strength and my confidence, and helping me reach my goals (Michele Obama arms and 10 push...

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Letting Go of Regret Jun 27, 2022

Regret is a funny thing. It can be incredibly painful yet informative or a colossal waste of time. It can be a source of growth and motivation, or it can be an anchor that keeps us stuck in the past. Letting go of regret is important for moving forward.

 

Do you have any regrets? I...

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0350 | Your Body Is Your Brain with Amanda Blake Jun 01, 2022

One of the basic principles of cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) is that our mind and our behavior (and our emotions and life experience) are strongly linked. Our body and our behavior send strong messages that tell us how to appraise a situation and how we might want to respond. Yet, we spend so...

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Making Sense of the Senseless: Dealing with Tragedy and Loss May 30, 2022

It's Memorial Day in the U.S., which is celebrated with 3 day weekends, BBQs, and the opening of swimming pools. The true meaning of the holiday, however, is much more somber. It's a day dedicated to remembering those who died during military service, for honoring their sacrifice and that of...

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Your Psychological Immune System Mar 21, 2022

Two weeks ago, I went to Minneapolis to see April (my co-founder here at Peak Mind), work on some new super exciting projects, and catch up. While we regularly meet virtually, we hadn't been in a room together in a pandemic. It was SO GOOD to be there and to spend time with her and her...

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Stop Feeling Bad Nov 29, 2021

How many times have you said, “I feel bad”? How many times have you been asked “What’s wrong?” or told “Don’t be sad/mad/worried/_____”?

 

About a million, right?

 

And therein lies a problem. 

 

We are taught from early...

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0321 | The Critical Role of Emotions in Managing Conflict with Doug Noll Nov 03, 2021

When you think about effectively managing conflict, what comes to mind? Many people go straight to things like communication skills or the ability to clearly articulate a point. But, what about the role of emotion? What if we truly aren't rational beings? What if we accept the fact that we are...

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0284 [LIFE] How to Heal Emotional Trauma with Cedric Bertelli Jul 07, 2021


How many times have you experienced a strong, negative emotion and acted in a way that you later regret? How many times have you experienced intense fear, anger, or anxiety, seemingly out of the blue? These experiences are what's called disruptive emotional patterns, and they can be changed.

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0267 [PROFESSIONAL] How to Support Yourself Through Transitions May 28, 2021


Transitions are part of professional life. There’s no getting around it. Right now, many of us are facing the transition of returning to work as the COVID epidemic winds down. Here’s the thing: transitions are always difficult. One reason for this is the complex mixture of...

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