Feel Your Feelings

Humans don’t process like machines. Your brain releases cortisol in tough situations. Research shows this biological response helped our ancestors survive. Instead of fighting it, accept these natural reactions.

Create a Recovery Timeline

Set a specific time frame to feel bad. Research shows people who give themselves 24-48 hours to feel bad about a situation recover faster than those who try to suppress their feelings immediately. Schedule your comeback date and stick to it.

Follow the Parent Method

Treat yourself like you would treat your child during tough times. Parents offer comfort first, then guidance, then encouragement to try again. Apply this 3 step approach to your own setbacks: comfort yourself, analyze objectively, create an action plan.

Build Your Resilience Habit

Top performers in sports and business use specific techniques to bounce back from failures. Start with 5 minutes of deep breathing. Write down 3 things you learned from the situation. Take one small action towards your goal within 24 hours of the setback.

Reset Your Mind

Professional athletes have a “reset ritual” between points or plays. Create your own: find a quiet space, acknowledge how you feel, list 3 things you can do right now, focus on the smallest one first.

My Random Thoughts

Is This My Best? Questioning Our Efforts in Light of Our Values

We’ve all been told at some point, “Do your best.” It’s a phrase I often say to my kids too: “Do your best, don’t worry about the rest.” But what does it really mean to do your best? How can we be sure that our efforts are not just diligent, but also directed in the right way?

10/2/2024

The Quiet Power of Waiting

I’ve noticed something weird after 14+ years working with thousands of customers all around the world — behind every real achievement lurks this thing we never talk about: waiting. Like, actually waiting. Not the sexy part of success stories, right? We’re obsessed with hustle culture, 5-step formulas, and productivity hacks (guilty as charged; I’ve bought 17 planners in my lifetime).

3/31/2025

Joy Is Found In What You Truly Enjoy

Many people reach adulthood without really knowing what brings them joy. Time spent without this knowledge means lost opportunities for real happiness. Studies show people who consciously do things they enjoy score 40% higher on the happiness scale than those who don’t. We chase success, relationships and material possessions but often forget to identify what truly brings us happiness.

3/11/2025