Where to eat…what to wear…what do I want to do with the rest of my life?

Jim and Ralph reflect on the countless decisions that confront us daily.

They present suggestions for dealing with decision fatigue.

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Here is a Ted Talk om combating decision fatigue:

https://youtu.be/N__V-oh7dys?si=137uOc_Wv-DUUzM9

In the 1960’s John Sabastian and the Lovin’ Spoonful  performed a song about decision making; her is a link to it. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cEFh9zurug

Last summer we addresses the possible downside of AI.

This week the New Yoek Times has sued OpenAI and Microsoft Let’s listen to what the boys had to say 6 months ago

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The Seven Stages of AI:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG8vu0i5juY

Have a happy and safe New Tear!!!

Ralph and Jim examine Christmas stress and offer some antidotes.

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Depression and Christmas: https://youtu.be/D74VPcaKbAc

URUK (aka Kevin Byrd) joins Jim and Ralph. He shares his unique version of Positive Psychology.

Also Sheila shares a new word with the boys, “comjoy”.

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When it comes to Positive Psychology, it is hard to beat Sheila Carroll!

Here is a recent post about the Fisher King (King Arthur restores the kingdom and finds healing).

 Experience the Power of Sacred Longing in Advent with the Fisher King

https://archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist6657927/MjE0OTEwOTE=/experience-the-power-of-sacred-longing-in-advent-with-the-fisher-king.htm

If you would like to subscribe to Sheila's Story & Spirit Newsletter sign up here. 

https://storyspirit.aweb.page/p/3a1c3ccc-29c7-4c09-acb7-ac250d718b23

Stress reactions

Fight, flight or freeze!

With the end of the year holidays looming, it seemed like a good time to re-post this podcast that Ralph and Jim did on “stress reactions”.

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Dealing with holiday stress

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D34RFxIEh6M

Ralph and Jim continue last weeks discussion on Happiness. They focus on how to improve the quality of one's life.

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Here are 10 things that you can do to improve your life right now:

https://psychcentral.com/health/how-to-improve-your-life

We talked about the advice given by a Navy Admiral – “Make your bed” – here is where you can view his talk:

https://youtu.be/3sK3wJAxGfs?si=ls5qpHETHIbEmmE4

What makes a happy life?

When our lives are rich with positive emotions, great relationships, strengths to practice, and a sense of purpose, we are ready to accomplish things. Setting and achieving goals gives us something to put our energy into. It lets us see how we make a difference. Put effort into things that matter to you.

Concrete things you can do

• Eat nourishing food. ...

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Martin Seligman talks about Positive Psychology and happiness

https://youtu.be/9FBxfd7DL3E?si=UpiTytRNxkt4k7AZ

Course URL:https://ronan-ce-academy.getlearnworlds.com/author/course?courseid=implicit-bias-for-health-professionals

Provider URL: https://www.ronanpsych.com/community-outreach-and-education

Jim and Ralph discuss hoe adults can help children think about and talk about what they are seeing on TV and Social Media.

With major strikes, a potential Government shutdown, debate over climate change and the rest of the national and international craziness;' we figured this was a good time to revisit our earlier Podcast on conflict resolution.

Implicit bias training course is on track to launch in about two week; we will keep you posted!