According to Neuroscientist Frances Jensen, there are several serious misconceptions we’ve had about teenagers and the teenage brain. (See my blog post New Research: 4 Misconceptions about Teenage Brains). Teens are impulsive and emotional because of surging hormones Teens are impulsive and emotional because they want to be difficult and different If teens get involved with drugs, drinking, and sex, their brains are resilient and they will rebound without suffering permanent ...read more
Human Nature: We balk at changing until things get really bad!!
Dr. Joe Dispenza, in his latest book Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One, said: The greatest habit you can ever break is the habit of being yourself. Hmm, intriguing, but what does he mean by that? I have witnessed some remarkable changes in individuals health and quality of life when they truly change their minds. Over the last several years, I've had the opportunity to interview a host of people who overcame significant health ...read more
Performance Anxiety: I’m not scared….I’m excited!!!!!!!!
All of us have experienced the dread or panic of realizing than we've made a serious mistake, or feared that we're going to make a fool of ourselves. Of course, staying calm is considered the secret to best handling challenging situations. But new research, out of Harvard Business School, indicates that we may be approaching things the wrong way. Welcoming a crisis or challenge, just like we relish playing a game or participating in any other situation that feels within our capabilities, is ...read more
4 Signs You Might be Struggling with Depression
How can you tell if you are depressed? It may seem like an odd question, but a surprising number of people do not recognize that they may be suffering from depression. While some signs are obvious, others can be subtle. Every individual will manifest symptoms in a different way, so it’s important to recognize any changes in your behavior. With this in mind, here are four signs you might be struggling with depression. It’s natural to feel down or anxious from time to time. What’s not natural, ...read more
6 Overarching Errors Perfectionists Make!
While some view perfectionism as a valuable character trait, others view it as a very destructive habit or thinking error. Hillary Rettig thinks it’s even worse than that! "Perfectionism is a kind of toxic filter through which you view yourself, your work, and the world." Six Overarching Mistakes Perfectionists Make There are 6 overarching mistakes that perfectionists make: Perfectionists hold unrealistic definitions of success and punish themselves harshly for perceived failures. ...read more