Why do I get defensive and what will make me more open to other's perceptions?

Resources

Dr John Gottman's 4 Horsemen

Dr Carol Dweck on Mindsets

Persistence can be developed.  And it is critical for you to create a life that focuses on what matters most.  In this episode are some times for cultivating persistence.

Resources

Robert Kegan Talking About Immunity to Change

Persistence Self Assessment by Angela Duckworth

Simplification is appealing. Less stuff. Less complications.  More space.  And it is one thing to have the intention and another to live out of simplicity.

Resources

Summary of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Interview with the Minimalists on The Good Life Project

After reading Shonda Rhimes book, Year of Yes, it raised the question, what do I need to say “yes” to?

Resources

Shonda Rhimes TED Talk

Intentionally Authoring the Next Chapter – Podcast

Missing Moments of Joy – Podcast

Becoming What You Might Have Been – Podcast

Happiness is not so dependent on our external circumstances as it is our mindset.  Reflecting on practices we can use to remind us of the gift around us each day.

Resources

Shawn Achor TED Talk

Positivity by Barbara Frederickson

We think we know what is real and what is possible.  And research by Dr. Ellen Langer indicates we should think again.  Maybe our questions shouldn't be "Can I?"  Maybe they should be "How Can I?"

Resources

Dr Ellen Langer - Mindfulness over Matter

Counter Clockwise

It can frustrating to know better than what we actually do.  Why do I forget what I know?  Mastery requires so much more than simply understanding.

Resources

Persistence Helps - Podcast

Becoming What You Might Have Been - Podcast

More on Carol Dweck's work

Early on, we learn a story of who we are supposed to be, how we are supposed to do life.  These stories become our reality. "I have to be strong."  "I have to put others needs before my own."  "I have to do what is right and responsible."  Understanding we are living a story is one thing, softening it's hold is quite another.

 

Resources

Ellen Langer on Mindfulness

Self Awareness is Hard

Timothy Wilson talking about the adaptive unconscious

Expressing gratitude knits a community together. It creates a positive ripple of connection.  It is easily done and it is one small way we can contribute to a healthy community.

Resources

Daily Good article on gratitude and world peace

Brother David Steindl-Rast Ted Talk

Brother David Steindl-Rast On Being Interview

The wisest ones are self-aware.  We each can develop this capacity by taking time to reflect.  The end of the year is a great time to reflect on what has been and what is emerging.

 

Resources

Artist Way Workbook

Living on Purpose Podcast

Living on Purpose Continued Podcast