As the Holiday season approaches, our minds often turn to gifting, festive gatherings and the hustle and bustle of the season. However, with the flurry of activity, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters: gratitude.

Do you find yourself blaming your circumstances on your past or your genetics? It's time to shift your perspective. You are not your genetics, and you don’t have to be looping your past. Your choices, your lifestyle and your mindset are the true determinants of your health and well-being.

Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist, a glass half full or half empty person?

Wellness is a multifaceted concept encompassing physical, emotional, intellectual, social, environmental and occupational dimensions. Plus, one that is often overlooked, especially in business, is Spiritual.

Wellness is a broad concept that means being healthy in all aspects of life, throughout life. I have shared before the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. These dimensions are interconnected and build or deplete each other. 

We often find ourselves lost in the maze of our thoughts, trapped in the past or anxious about the future. To truly live in the present moment, we must learn to navigate the intricate workings between your ears.

Have you ever commented “I wish I would’ve known this before?” Now is the only time that we can seize and experience the change we wish we would’ve had. Attain the mindset that the life we have is a precious gift.

Belonging is crucial for our mental health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

This is the third in my series of the three biggest threats to our health: I’m not worthy, I am different/defective, and I can’t attain or achieve this – which is the one we will address today. It amazes me how some people say that they I don’t suffer from any of those, and others say, That they are intimate friend with all three.

Last week I began a series on our three threats to who we truly are: Unworthy/Not Enough, Different/Defective, Can’t Achieve/Attain. We focused on worth. This week is on being different/defective.

Do you ever suffer from one or more of the biggest threats to your accomplishments? I will cover each over the next three weeks: the what, the why, and the how to overcome them. The threats are:

We have heard that when we discover our purpose it can significantly enrich our lives. It can also define a clear roadmap for guiding our decisions and actions. It will increase our motivation and enhance fulfillment, provide greater resilience and allow us to make a positive contribution to the world.

Is what you are doing satisfying? Living congruently with what you value most is the key to the deepest fulfilment in life.

Relationship advice was the last topic that thousands have written about, yet few follow the advice even if it is their own.

I believe there are 4 parts to a healthy relationship:

If you found something that was scientifically proven to accomplish the following:

As someone who loves to give others advice, I do realize how hard it is to take it for myself and sometimes others. Maybe the hardest times for me is what I have termed Trash Talk or negative self-talk. A couple of areas where I still need work are when I forget to do something, or when I do something wrong, or after a bad shot during my round of golf.

This statement is maybe the most alarming and shocking statements that I have ever learned! Think of the implications! 50% of what we see, hear, read and think about is NOT THE TRUTH. So, the next thing we might think about is how are my relationships and how does this affect my life both personal and professional?

In my study of the mind and how we can make it work for us, I have discovered some fascinating truths that govern our lives and many of us are unaware. Spend some time with each to see how they might be affecting your life.

Healthspan or Lifespan?

We need to think differently about Lifespan. It starts with the end in mind. What’s my expiration date? Healthspan is about how do I get there via quality years of life. The following is drawn from Peter Attia’s book Outlive. This will give you a new perspective on life.

Did you know that your brain does not know the difference between something you can imagine and something you experience?  Pause and think about that statement and it’s implications, and the affect it could have on your life.