“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another” is a quote by psychologist and philosopher William James (1842-1910). The Process of Choosing One Thought Over Another Choosing one thought over another is not always so simple as thinking about something else. Sometimes, I have to relax with mindful breathing….
If you are immersed in following politics on social media, radio talks shows, and cable news and you are feeling angry all the time, stop following politics on social media, radio talk shows, and cable news, unless, of course, you enjoy feeling angry. ~ Jay Wren A constant stream of angry political content is pointless….
The Power of Patience: Why Waiting Until You’re Calm Can Transform Disagreements into Better Relationships. Disagreements are an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s a minor misunderstanding with a friend or a significant conflict at work, how we handle these moments can significantly impact our relationships and personal well-being? One of the most effective strategies…
Our brains filter information in a way that confirms our beliefs, whether those beliefs are positive or negative. By consciously shifting our mindset to focus on positive outcomes, we can start to see more of the good things happening around us. ~ Jay Wren Reading, hearing, or seeing things that confirm our beliefs makes us…
As we walk through every door we have an opportunity to change the way we see the world. Jay Wren Have you ever walked into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place? This common experience is known as the “doorway effect,” a fascinating psychological phenomenon that highlights the quirks…
The Power of Breathing: Techniques for a Healthier Life Breathing is something we do every moment of our lives, often without giving it much thought. Yet, the way we breathe can have a profound impact on our physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of proper breathing techniques and how…
“It’s easier to fool people than it is to convince them they’ve been fooled.” – Mark Twain The persistence of misinformation in our society can be attributed to a variety of psychological and social factors. People often cling to misinformation because it aligns with their pre-existing beliefs or social identity, a phenomenon known as confirmation…
The power of emotional autonomy: Never give anyone the power to control how you feel or what you think. ~ Jay Wren Emotional autonomy is a vital aspect of personal development and well-being. It refers to the ability to maintain control over one’s own emotional state, rather than allowing external circumstances or the actions of…
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” Marcus Aurelius. How do you direct your mind for better thoughts? A gratitude list is a good place to start. Photo by Mona Eendra on Unsplash
“If you’re growing a garden, you need to pull out the weeds, but flowers will die if all you do is pick weeds. They need sunshine and water. People are the same.” From “The Score Takes Care of Itself” by Bill Walsh on the importance of Positive Coaching Photo by Jean Lucas Camilo on Unsplash
“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt I don’t worry about what other people think. I can’t control what people carry around in their minds. The mental obsession over what other people think doesn’t improve how people see me. Additionally, I…
“Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.” Mark Twain I decide every day what kind of day I am going to have. I can either dread it or stay in the present movement and only think about things as they happen. Depending on what was going on the…
It is your responsibility to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself before they become fixed in your mind as beliefs. Smile. Say something nice about yourself. Make a list of your blessings. Smile There are many things that you can do to calm your jitters. Perhaps the most overlooked way is simply to smile. People…
Wouldn’t it be great if you could make everyone on the Internet either agree with you or shut the heck up? You betcha. I’ve tried. But they don’t shut up. They just come back and post more stuff to tick you off. I can either embrace them or avoid them. Emotions and Critical Thinking Beliefs…
Great leaders have things in common. They also have different ways to find their individual greatness. Here are eight ways you can find your own individual greatness. Find the beat of your own drum and march to it. It is so easy for me to get distracted and off course when I look at what…
All those things I learned as a child about healthy living are by coincidence the same things that adults do to become winners. ~ Jay Wren 10 Ways Winners Become Winners There are countless ways to become a winner. Here are ten things I see winners doing that help me. Winners own their mistakes. They…
Six steps to reducing stress and increasing happiness. Live in the Present Moment. Living in the present moment means being fully aware of what is happening right now, without dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. It is a state of mind that can bring many benefits, such as: Reducing stress and anxiety…
Why People Believe Political Lies Politics is a domain where lying seems to be rampant and pervasive. From false claims about one’s opponents, to exaggerated promises about one’s policies, to outright denial of facts and evidence, political lies are everywhere. But why do people believe them? What makes us susceptible to deception by those who…
The Power of Information If your friends, social media, and daily news make you fearful, hateful, and angry, you need better sources of information. Spend time with people, social media, and daily news that give you hope, joy, and solutions that lead to success in your life. ~ Jay Wren Photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash
What are you most worried about for the future? This is a question that many people ask themselves, especially in times of uncertainty and change. Some of the common worries that people have are related to their health, their finances, their relationships, their environment, and their purpose. These worries can cause stress, anxiety, and depression…
Difficult managers use crisis as a management tool. Everything is serious. Everything is urgent. They shake everybody up. The Power and Failings of Leadership: The Caine Mutiny https://www.jaywren.com/leadership-so-when-does-the-crisis-start/
Life’s challenges create pressure. I cannot always eliminate these challenges, but I can be smart about how I respond to them. Action I feel stressed when I put things off. To overcome procrastination, I simply agree to do one small thing. A common example is to go for a walk, I lace up my shoes….
Helping Others is Rewarding Some of the best things I have done for myself involved helping other people. Giving my time to help other people in turn benefited me mentally and emotionally. Helping other people increased my self-esteem as a person of value. I had activities to plan and anticipate. I got to know as many…
Take breaks: I can become so absorbed in my work that I don’t realize that I am too tired to be effective. However, not stopping to rest is counterproductive. When I am pushing myself mentally and physically, I may complete less work. Moreover, I may deal with situations poorly. Not taking breaks can lead to…
Don’t Wait for Success to Find Happiness. Happiness and Joy don’t happen in the past or the future. Everything can only exist here and now. Becoming happy and finding joy today gives us energy and brings joy to our lives. The past and the future are just thoughts. They are only as real as we…
Toxic personalities create stress that spreads throughout an organization. What are the skills that you can develop to survive and even change toxic people? Know What You Can Control If you have the authority to act on the people with toxic personalities, it is your responsibility to change the behavior of these people or remove…
Getting Discovered: You have all the skills, the talent, intelligence, charisma, and emotional intelligence for success. But what does it matter if no one knows? Spread the Word Retailers, manufacturers, and service providers have resources for putting their name out there. They run ads in print, radio, television, social media, and billboards. Furthermore, they sponsor…
Habits: The things we don’t do are as important as the things we do to be a winner in the workplace. Here are eight things to avoid as you work to build a successful career and become a leader among your peers. Often, it’s the things that we don’t do that count the most. ~…
Fate and Luck: Luck comes to those who act. Fate decides who wins. But acting often and acting smarter increases our odds of turning fate in our favor. In life or in cards, we can’t win without playing. ~ www.jaywren.com Fate and Luck I have had good luck and bad luck. But without work, I…
Network Event Anxiety: becoming effective at networking events may require that you step outside of your comfort zone. Meeting new people, especially for introverts is never easy. At times, extroverts feel awkward when networking. Feeling uncertain in new situations is common, perhaps even normal. Preparation for Overcoming Network Event Anxiety Talking with strangers is easy…
Anger Prevention: Anger is a normal feeling when we have experiences that threaten our beliefs or possessions. We can learn skills that give us a choice in the way we respond to that feeling. Anger Prevention: Different Triggers for Different People We all have individual triggers. I say individual triggers, because different things create different…
Stress reduction: Life’s challenges create pressure. I can’t always eliminate these challenges, but I can reduce the pressure by being smart about how I respond to them. Action I feel stress when I put things off. To overcome procrastination, I simply agree to do one small thing. A common example is to go for a…
Poise is not always automatic. Nearly everyone feels uncertain and lacks poise from time-to-time. How do successful people restore their confidence and maintain their poise in challenging situations? Poise starts between our ears and spreads through our heart and our gut and then outward through our face and our gestures. ~ www.jaywren.com Situations that Weaken…
Bias dictates to our reason and wisdom, but is it always bad? What role does it play in decision-making and in governing our actions? Knowing that we have bias and learning how to manage our bias empowers us to act intelligently to the world in which we live. The biggest challenge is managing our bias…
Workplace Relationships: Accept, Change, or End (A.C.E.) Sometimes, working with other people becomes difficult. Carrying the problems in my head is stressful. Understanding that I do have options helps me stop worrying and start working on solutions. In dealing with relationship problems, in fact, in dealing with most problems, I can ask myself three questions. Should I accept the…
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