Reacting to stressful situations with an optimistic mindset literally causes your body to produce different levels of hormones, positively (oxytocin, cortisol, and DHEA). In some cases, this may be as simple as telling ourselves we are excited to have the experience instead of trying to calm ourselves or trick our minds in ways that would avoid the stress.
Read MoreAccording to Eric we only hear 25% of what is being said to us, yet we can get to a point that is over 90%, including body language, tone, and other visual clues. This comes by shedding distractors we are all holding.
Go forth and tackle your biases. Find joy, converse, and listen.
Gathering with friends, family, co-workers, and community members is important for fulfillment and health. Of course, they are also entertaining and wildly enjoyable.
Read MoreI don’t know where the new curiosity will lead but taking a step in its direction is how I’m going to find an adventure today. Attempting a new challenge, idea, or activity will be more enjoyable than hovering in a social media black hole.
Read MoreA hobby is a perfect way to challenge our patience, stimulate curiosity, and lean into the scary, rare, and necessary feelings of being a novice. As I've re-considered items I would enjoy as a hobby, I realize one difficulty lies in simply beginning.
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