What is Stress? Stress is a neurological state turned on by the brain in response to conditions we perceive to be unsafe. This stress response instantly changes our mind, body, and emotions so we can react automatically to survive these conditions. Our brain turns off the stress response once we feel safe; however, because we’re […]
Give your self image a boost by learning how to separate your stress behaviors from how you define yourself. This 9-minute podcast is an excerpt from one of our interactive subscriber trainings.
Most of our clients are surprised when they find out just how much stress is affecting them. Although some have heard about the physical changes brought about by stress, few have heard about the changes stress makes to the brain, emotions, and perspective. Making sense of stress is important. Although it won’t release stress, just […]
Did you ever notice that when asked a question we sometimes offer a simple “no, thank you” while other times we react with a charged “NO WAY!” response? And that, while a “no, thank you” response draws very little attention, a NO WAY response draws the wrong kind of attention? Let me explain the difference. […]
The forth rule in our 5-part series on How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret is “Don’t let self-doubt take you out.” In the last post we talked about the importance of finding a true Yes. In this post we’ll talk about how to follow through on a true Yes when it matters most. When […]
The third rule in our 5-part series on How to Make Decisions You Won’t Regret is “Don’t settle for less than a true Yes.” First, let’s establish what we mean by settling. Settling is when we decide that something may not be perfect, but it will do. Settling is accepting the best of what’s available […]
Yes-No-Maybe Rule #2 – Hit pause when you sense urgency. This is important because stress impedes our ability to make decisions that support our long-term goals and happiness. Here are two reasons why. Stress is a survival state that our brain triggers in response to conditions perceived as unsafe. This stress response instantly changes our mind, […]
Anita and I know from experience that making bad decisions can wreak havoc on our health, finances, self-esteem, and happiness. We also know from 20+ years of coaching that we’re not alone with this issue. That’s why we created the Yes-No-Maybe Rules, which we will share one at a time to help you make decisions […]