I swear at times. Selectively, purposefully, and creatively, but I do swear. I encourage you to as well. Here’s why: 1. Swearing increases pain tolerance. Yup, you read that right. Ever stub your toe and let out a string of unmentionable words? There’s a reason you do that, why most of us do that. Multiple studies have shown that people … Read More
Default Stress Response
I got knocked off balance yesterday. I’ve gotten pretty good at going with the flow, looking at the bigger picture, and seeing things in a positive light. Except when I don’t. Every once in a while, something happens and I feel like a huge wave has swept over me and I lose my footing…which then leads to me beating myself … Read More
Authenticity & Hiding
Think about how your ears feel when you are taking off in a plane. The pressure between inside and outside your ears is not equal. It can hurt. You’re distracted and your hearing is muffled, so communication can be hard. You start swallowing hard to try to equalize the pressure. When your ears finally “pop”, you relax and return to … Read More