Stress + Rest = Growth “Studies show that both the body and the brain respond to stress by becoming stronger — so long as the period of stress is followed by adequate rest and recovery“ This morning I woke up thinking about work. Stuff I need to do, catch up on, people I need to Read more about Rest is part of the equation[…]
”The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem” – Captain Jack Sparrow If you try and solve a problem with an angry or closed mindset, you’re adding difficulty to an already hard situation. But if you step back, remove any arrogance, get another perspective, appreciate the difficulty, Read more about Problem Approach…[…]
For me, rest isn’t something that just happens. I have to plan to shut off my brain (and sometimes my phone) and break my usual thought routines. Today’s plan: – I’m replacing Facebook with a real book. – Instead of reading the news, I’ll chat with real people and ask about their news. – I’ll be taking a nap on Read more about Invest… in Rest[…]