Jeane Hendrix
One Happy Thought
I love travel and adventure, so whenever I’m anticipating hopping on a plane, train, or even an automobile – I’m like a kid at Christmas! I wake up so happy and energized! I’ve noticed that when I start the day with positive happy thoughts, my day seems to go better – I’m more creative, energized…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day to Our Mom
Not everyone has a mom they can look up to, and lean on. Who keeps record of their good moments, reminds them of their strength, and treats them with kindness and respect. A mother who makes time for them, and doesn’t wait for holidays or emergencies to show up and pay attention. Who doesn’t take…
Read More2 Decisions: From One Mom to Another
Holidays are notorious for creating expectations…Mother’s Day is no exception. Positive expectations cause us to feel happy and hopeful because of increased levels of dopamine in our brain. But unmet expectations cause dopamine levels to fall sharply…which feels a lot like pain. So moms – this holiday take a couple of tips from psychologists about…
Read MoreHeart Health and Positive Connection
As you are probably aware, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. What you may not have heard is that a lack of positive connection has the same detrimental health effects as smoking and excessive alcohol use! What if there were something you could do in just a few minutes per day that would help you dramatically improve both your cardiovascular health AND your ability to generate positive connections with others?
There are exciting research studies that show how meditation—specifically loving-kindness meditation—has a direct and measurable impact on our brains and our hearts. (Read More)
Read MoreTraining Hacks of a Triathlete Champion
I am always grateful for the opportunity to learn from a winner, someone who has demonstrated measurable excellence. Recently I had the privilege of interviewing local triathlete champion, Rebecca Youngblood. As you probably know, a triathlon is a race that involves swimming, biking, and running….grueling, to say the very least!
While we may not be training for a triathlon or any athletic competition, each of us has an arena in life that we seek to exemplify measurable excellence, whether it be in our homes, in our businesses, in our communities, or in our relationships.
Read MoreWhy Ideas Die
We have thousands of ideas each day. Some are good, some are bad, some are just plain ugly…and some are WILD! Wild ideas are possibilities. They aren’t fully formed or even realistic — they’re just wild. Your wild ideas are the “outside of the box ideas:” Ideas of how to innovate, create, and grow. Wild ideas…
Read MoreGrateful for Gratitude
One thing I love about Thanksgiving is seeing people sharing what they are most thankful for. This year, I think what I am most thankful for is…gratitude. That may sound weird, but practicing gratitude has changed my life! Scientific research has conclusively shown that practicing gratitude can boost your immune system, lower your blood pressure, decrease anxiety, make you more creative, productive, likable, and happy! Practicing gratitude doesn’t cost anything, can be done anywhere, and takes just a few minutes.
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