A Bloomington Park, MN
Today’s Friday Photo comes from a Bloomington park, MN. Norman had it right. There is no synthetic medicine more powerful than your body and mind’s ability to heal. Just like these winter trees will be green again in Spring, so does your body rejuvenate itself
The Cost of Poor Sleep
https://youtu.be/qGOfyU0doow When was the last time you had a good night’s sleep? You know, the kind when you wake up in the morning and actually feel rested? What do you think that costs you? A recent study published by the National Institute of Health estimated that poor sleep quality attributed to $3400-$5200 additional dollars spent […]
Stanford Medical School, CA
Today’s Friday Photo comes from Stanford Medical School, CA. As my daughter defends her Ph.D. at Stanford, I found this quote to be timely. She has found her path, becoming her own person, as have all the other brilliant minds there. Isn’t it wonderful to know that you control your destiny, no matter where or […]
Be Selfish!
https://youtu.be/KPe2bh9jikg I want you to be selfish. That’s right. And I don’t mean just a little “ish”. I mean full out selfish! Let’s break this word down. Self means “a person’s particular nature or personality; the qualities that make a person individual or unique”. Ish – means “to some extent”. Put the two definitions together […]
Lake Tahoe, NV
Today’s Friday Photo comes from Lake Tahoe, NV. So many of history’s geniuses appreciated being in nature to understand the world and to create. How smart are you going to be today?
AutoSuggestion
https://youtu.be/soCLWJZ2POs A very simple method of self-hypnosis is called autosuggestion, where you give yourself suggestions. This idea was developed by Émile Coué in the late 1800’s. His premise was that any idea the mind focused on turned into reality. The challenge to the idea is self-doubt and negative thinking, caused by judgment and will. This […]
Beaver Bay, MN
Today’s Friday Photo comes from Beaver Bay, MN. This quote is perfectly matched to the even bigger picture you cannot see in this closeup. Millions of small rocks make up this spectacular beach on Lake Superior. And not one of them is wasted. What kind act can you perform today?
Unconvincing Yourself
https://youtu.be/aHi6PCA_ZbY I was teaching self-hypnosis to a client last week and an old definition for hypnosis came into my mind: The ability to convince yourself, or unconvince yourself of something. I laughed when I realized how good people are at self-hypnosis – negative self-hypnosis. The most powerful suggestions are the ones you give to yourself. […]
Tuscany, Italy
Today’s Friday Photo comes from Tuscany, Italy. This is an addition to last week’s quote because every single thing, good or bad, that goes on in your life is something that you have created! Record yourself for a week and examine your conversations. You’ll be surprised at the patterns that emerge. And then take stock […]
Expectations
https://youtu.be/w65ki1O38Dc It’s true that people rise or lower to meet expectations. When you give someone, or are given a label, that’s a strong expectation. What labels have you been given, or have given yourself? A pain sufferer A victim A person who has “this” disease or diagnosis (fill in the blank) Fat, poor, stupid, fearful […]