mindfulness
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The spotlight of attention
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1 min read
Willpower rests on the brain’s set point for pleasure. Get used to indulging doses of dopamine, and the mind goes numb to any lack of stimulation. Redirecting the spotlight of attention enforces a deliberate curb on the amygdala’s hijackings. Overriding how we feel is at the core of managing life’s compass. When we’re under control,…
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The art of doing nothing
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2 min read
Relaxation is an art, antithesis to our ‘always on’ culture. But it takes work to do nothing. Those tiny hits of dopamine are addictive. The route to super-consciousness is paved with roadblocks, the least bit unplugging from the maelstrom of 24/7 news and unnecessary push messages. We crave novelty Chasing the rectangular glow for entertainment…
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Running to safety
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1 min read
Acceptance precedes change, the self-help books proclaim. One can’t advance unless they agree with their current state. Similarly, uncertainty boils with anticipation. The only way to calm the nerves is to take action that scratches the itch. Doing instead of wondering is a litmus test for hope. Both acceptance and initiative can make us feel…
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Prescribing a walk in nature
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1 min read
Get yourself a prescription to nature. It’ll improve your mental and physical health. That’s according to doctors in Scotland who are recommending that people in the Shetland Islands get outside more often. The program outlines a recommended outside activity per month. For instance, in January you can create a windsock to grasp the full power…