Breathing for stress reduction

Breathing for stress reduction

This was originally posted on Humanergy’s leadership blog on July 18, 2012. We felt this post on reducing stress through the breath would be especially helpful in view of the current crisis.  If you find yourself feeling tense, there is something you can do that...
Stop worrying

Stop worrying

Just stop worrying. Those are fighting words for someone who tends to be apprehensive or ruminate on the pitfalls ahead. It can’t be that easy, right? Simply telling yourself or someone else “just stop” is not a great approach. What are some...
Mindfulness in conflict

Mindfulness in conflict

When the you-know-what hits the fan, and I’m in unexpected conflict, I often don’t respond in the best way possible. It’s far too easy for me to be thrown off guard and give off angry or defensive signals. All the while, my internal monologue is...
Simple steps to build focus

Simple steps to build focus

Daniel Goleman has a new book titled Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence. Goleman defines distraction as one of the most insidious barriers to performance and provides insight into how to increase focus. While the book provides a number of Smart Practices, learning...