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When Is Worry Helpful? May 01, 2023

Don't worry. Be happy!

Ah, those illustrious words of Bobby McPherrin (it's a classic 80's song, in case I'm dating myself here). 

"In your life, expect some trouble. but when you worry you make it double."

Wise words set to a catchy tune.

 

Just Don't Worry

I'd argue (and often do)...

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Redefining and Prioritizing Effective Self-Care Mar 20, 2023

I live and breathe psych strength. I think about our minds, how they influence us, shape our life experience, the importance of maintaining a helpful mindset, the glitches in our thinking EVERY SINGLE DAY. I believe wholeheartedly in the science I share through Peak Mind and in my clinical...

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3 Psych Strength Lessons from a Chiefs Super Bowl Feb 12, 2023

Today is the Super Bowl (for our non-U.S. community members, it's like the World Cup of American football), with my city's the Chiefs versus Philadelphia's Eagles. This isn't something I'd say out loud in Kansas City today, but the truth is, I 100% do not care about football. 

I grew up...

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Stop Choosing to Suffer and Take Charge of Your Happiness Feb 06, 2023

"Look around at what you have with appreciation. Be happy with it, and if you aren't, reach a little higher,"  he said as we sat around the fire having a surprisingly deep conversation. 

Let me rewind. 

 

The Alaskans

This was about 5 years ago. I was fresh out of a break up...

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Peak Mind Pro: The Biggest ROI Comes from Investing in Your People Jan 19, 2023

At the end of the day, business is about making money. Sure, there are many amazing companies and organizations out there who are dedicated to doing good, improving lives in some way, and taking care of their employees, but the bottom line is the bottom line.

To that end, investing in your...

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Balancing Striving for the Future with Being in the Present Jan 09, 2023

I took some time off last month to do some traveling with my dear friend Natalie. 

 

Living by Different Rules

Natalie lives a different lifestyle than most people I know. When we met 16 years ago, she was doing the house in the suburbs, corporate 9-5 thing. Now she spends half the year...

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Expressing Gratitude Nov 21, 2022

It's hard to believe that it's already Thanksgiving! Maybe it's just me, but time seems to be flying by faster and faster this year.

I tend to be non-traditional with holidays. Who I spend them with and how I honor them varies year to year, but Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorites. I...

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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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How to Get More Appreciation in Your Life Aug 08, 2022

When was the last time you felt so appreciated that you just wished it would stop? "I get it. You value me and the effort I'm putting it in. it makes a real difference to you. You're grateful for me and can't imagine what you'd do without me. Stop it already. I'm over it!" Said NO ONE...

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Using Activities to Boost Your Mood and Motivation Aug 01, 2022

We often focus on dealing with internal experiences like thoughts and feelings as a way to increase happiness and life satisfaction. That's important work to do, and we do a lot of it at Peak Mind. Understanding your mind and how to make it work for you rather than against you is HUGELY...

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Mental Time Travel Jul 11, 2022

The more time we spend thinking about the past or imagining the future - engaging in mental time travel - the less happy we are. Here's everything you need to know about mental time travel. 

 

Time travel has been a focus of science fiction and physics for decades. It's...

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Unexpected Wisdom for Working Out, Happiness, and Relationships Jun 20, 2022

My little brother is a beast. He is incredibly in shape, and it's not genetic luck. He's put in the years of hard work to figure out his optimal nutrition, and he puts in serious time at the gym. He's experimented enough that he knows what to eat and how to workout to increase strength or...

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