Redefining Normal : Stop Chasing “I’m Fine” and Build a New Baseline
Redefining Normal explores why “I’m fine” stops working and how to build a sustainable baseline for sleep, stress, and daily capacity—guided by Dr. John A. King and Mel King.
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Dr John A. King Giving: Till It Hurts Is Stupid
Stop calling burnout “generosity.” Start making fair trades: time, talent, treasure. We hear the phrases all the time: giving till it hurts, generous to a fault. Somewhere along the way, a good … Read More
7 Ways to Maximize Brain Performance: Start Your Day Right to Help Your Brain Function at its Best
The good news is that optimizing brain performance is simpler than many people think. It starts with our morning routine.
Can Happiness be Learned: the Role of Technology in Cultivating Happiness
The truth is, happiness begins within: it can be cultivated and even learned , and technology can play a role.
Breaking the Habit of Being Stressed –You Could Even be Addicted to Stress
Stress is a pervasive aspect of modern life , but many people don’t realize they’ve trained themselves to be stressed. This habitual or even addictive response to distress disrupts our ability to function optimally, especially at peak performance levels.
Exercise and Mental Health: Brain Health & Ways to Work Exercise into Your Routine
Regular exercise can improve your brain health . Let’s look some ways to work exercise into your daily routine.
Exercise and Mental Health: Getting Better Sleep
Regular exercise can help you get better sleep . Let’s look at the health issues caused by sleep deprivation, and discuss how exercise can help us get all the zzz’s.
Exercise and Mental Health: Boosting Self-Esteem
Regular exercise can actually boost your self-esteem . We all need that sometimes.
Exercise and Mental Health : Distract Yourself
Exercise and Mental Health : Distract Yourself One way to cope with having a bad day, dealing with anxiety, stress overload or feeling stuck is to provide yourself with a healthy distraction. Exercise is definitely one healthy distraction we keep as a tool in our toolbox–it’s great for your body and tends to help you get ‘out of your head’ for a bit.
Exercise and Mental Health : Reducing Stress Naturally
Exercise and Mental Health : Reducing Stress Naturally
We all can benefit from reducing or managing stress. Exercise can be a key tool in our mental health toolbox. Here are some ways we can reduce our stress naturally through exercise.