You can use your body and therefore your subconscious mind to quiet your conscious mind. The conscious mind is the part that thinks, plans, reviews, raises doubts and criticism. The conscious mind is the producer of the “monkey mind,” the stream of random thoughts that seem constantly present. There are many ways to mute, at least partially, the chattering mind, including traditional meditation and focusing on the breath. Listening to music, saying mantras, repeating simple prayers and … [Read more...] about Using Your Body to Focus Your Mind
Don Berlyn
Sales Mind/ Don’t Get Sold
Since January 2017, I’ve been investing in education to expand my practice from working with individuals to groups in various ways. Along the way, I’ve been exposed to/been trained in some sales techniques. It is amazing that once I learned the techniques I see them everywhere. Some are obvious while others are less so. They are most effective when they connect primarily at the emotional, not the logical, level. A common method is to create the feeling of scarcity with limited time and/or … [Read more...] about Sales Mind/ Don’t Get Sold
Mind Games: A Good Walk Spoiled
This column applies to any activity requiring being totally present. Golf is a perfect example. Why does a game that is supposed to be fun and relaxing often turn into a frustrating, miserable experience? It’s time spent out in nature (manicured as it may be), with friends. What could go wrong? A person addresses the ball, hesitates, tightens his or her jaw, pulls the club back and promptly A. digs a trench, B. misses the ball entirely, C. hits the ball right, left, straight up or anywhere … [Read more...] about Mind Games: A Good Walk Spoiled
Using Your Breath to Feel the Way You Want
Your breath is the easiest way to communicate with your subconscious. Normally, your subconscious controls your breathing; you don’t have to consciously think about it. But any time you want, you can consciously take control, holding your breath, breathing faster or slower, deeper or shallower. Breathing deeper and slower brings you to a calmer place, with your heart rate and blood pressure decreasing. It turns out that the exhalation is most important to bringing you to that calm place. … [Read more...] about Using Your Breath to Feel the Way You Want
Understanding How Stress is Killing You
Did you know there is actually an American Institute of Stress? In 2012, they presented some statistics: “44 percent of Americans feel more stressed than five years ago. One in five Americans experience “Extreme Stress,” which includes shaking, heart palpations and depression. Work stress causes 10 percent of strokes and is the basic cause of 60 percent of all human illness and disease. Three out of four doctor visits are for stress-related ailments. Stress increases the risk of: heart disease … [Read more...] about Understanding How Stress is Killing You