By Lisa Weitzman — 2019
From finding humor in a tough situation to trying creative problem-solving, you can develop a more resilient spirit.
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An attitude of heightened awareness and focused attention can have great benefits.
A calm mind and even temper can help make peace with life’s difficulties.
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When you truly focus your attention to the task, the switch to thinking mindfully about your action results in a change in your feelings and behavior.
Creativity is fragile: it needs to be fed enough inspiration, but not too much, for consuming an excessive amount of information may destroy its delicate balance. It needs space to grow, but should not be forced, for mechanical work may lead to lifeless output.
One trait of highly successful people is having a positive outlook on life, always moving forward, always learning – especially when it’s hard. We’re not typically grateful for the “worst” things in our lives. If we want to have a growth mindset, we should be.
There’s a growing understanding—and resources—to allow us to take control of our minds and of our own well-being.
Want to grow your well-being? Here are the skills you need.
Our mindfulness practice is not about vanquishing our thoughts. It’s about becoming aware of the process of thinking so that we are not in a trance—lost inside our thoughts.