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  • Fearlessly take the Risk of Optimism

    Fearlessly take the Risk of Optimism

    Daily writing prompt
    What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it?
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    Fearlessly take the Risk of Optimism and see the benefits it brings in your life. This blog post elaborates on the same.

    I have been highly influenced by the work of Simon Sinek around the topic of optimism.

    According to him the primary ingredient of progress is the unwavering belief that the future is bright.

    This and having faith in God that something good will happen is necessary for a fulfilling life free of anxiety and stress.

    Research proves that when we are positive about life, the brain functions in a positive manner at the expectation of a reward. This is similar to a dosage of morphine.

    Fearlessly take the Risk of Optimism

    Hence adopting feeling is scary at the start but something we should never shed moving forward in life.

    For another insightful post around the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/go-shop-for-optimism/

    To know about Simon Sinek’s work on this topic, visit the following link:

    https://simonsinek.com/

  • Mindfulness as a Gift

    Mindfulness as a Gift

    Why is mindfulness the greatest gift?

    If I could get a present of my wish, I would long for mindfulness as a gift.

    Mindfulness is focusing on the present moment forgetting about regrets of the past or worry about the future.

    Focusing on the present is an extremely challenging task since our mind has to be tuned for focusing on the present moment.

    Focusing on the present moment improves our immunity system and relieves us from stress and anxiety.

    To know how mindfulness is the director of the brain, read this insight inspired from David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work.

    Mindfulness as a Gift

    For another interesting insight on the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/mindfulness-for-dopamine-detox/

    Please visit another very insightful link around the same topic:

    https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/The_Mindful_Attention_Awareness_Scale_-Trait(1).pdf

  • The Skill of Mindfulness

    The Skill of Mindfulness

    Why learn the skill of mindfulness?

    If at all there is a skill I would wish to learn, it would be the skill of mindfulness.

    Being mindful has numerous benefits as proven by research.

    By focusing on the present moment reduces anxiety, controls the flow of cortisol and improves the immune system.

    It has been proven that those who practice this skill on a regular basis remain healthier and happier.

    Read this insight that highlights the MAAS scale to measure the degree of mindfulness.

    The skill of mindfulness

    For another interesting insight on the same topic, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-mindfulness-is-difficult/

    Read about the author of Your Brain at work who has extensively researched on this topic.

    https://davidrock.net/

  • Walking as a Stress Reliever

    Walking as a Stress Reliever

    Why is Walking a Stress Reliever?

    Walking or Running keep us physically fit and energized in the hustle and bustle of modern life. This blog post explains how walking acts as a stress reliever.

    When we are under stress or anxiety there are regions of brain e.g. prefrontal cortex associated with high arousal and hence electrical activity.

    In such a case walking helps activate the motor cortex of our brain which relieves stress.

    The same has been highlighted in the below insight inspired from the book Your Brain at Work.

    Walking as a Stress Reliever

    For another insightful post inspired from the same book of David Rock, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/use-symbolic-labeling-for-negative-emotions-why/

    To know more about the author David Rock, please visit this link:

    https://davidrock.net/

  • WALK MORE LIVE MORE

    WALK MORE LIVE MORE

    Daily writing prompt
    How often do you walk or run?
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    I love walking and make it a point to walk regularly. Research has proven the numerous benefits of walking especially in the morning. Hence if you walk more you live more.

    David Rock’s fascinating book Your Brain Work enlightens us how walking can even reduce stress.

    Whenever you get too stressed up or anxious make it a habit to walk for some time. This would activate the motor cortex of your brain and hence relax your rational brain.

    Why is Walking my most favorite Automobile?
  • Why is Mindfulness a Huge Challenge?

    Why is Mindfulness a Huge Challenge?

    Daily writing prompt
    What are your biggest challenges?
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    Of all challenges the biggest is Mindfulness. Being mindful does not come naturally to our brain and due to the numerous distractions around us, mindfulness turns out to be a huge challenge.

    Research has proven that mindfulness is the director of our brain and focusing on now can increase immunity as well.

    Being mindful is related to unleashing our creative powers and alleviation of stress and anxiety.

    David Book in his book Your Brain at Work has illuminated us on the numerous benefits of mindfulness.

    Some of these blogposts related to this topic would be worth reading.

    Why Mindfulness is Difficult?
    How is MINDFULNESS the DIRECTOR of BRAIN?
    Are you aware of MINDFUL AWARENESS ATTENTION SCALE?
    Mindfulness Awareness Attention Scale (MAAS) to measure mindfulness
  • Why is COACHING a TOUGH TASK?

    Why is COACHING a TOUGH TASK?

    The Reason as to why Coaching is a tough task

    As mentioned by David Rock in his book Your Brain at Work, coaching is indeed a tough task. The reason for the same has been mentioned below.

  • What are the FOUR TECHNIQUES for POSITIVE REAPPRAISAL?

    What are the FOUR TECHNIQUES for POSITIVE REAPPRAISAL?

    Four Techniques for Positive Reappraisal

    We all know from David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work that positive reappraisal is a very effective technique to reduce stress. Through this blog post we will learn the four techniques for positive appraisal.

    When we are under severe stress or anxiety it is very important to apply these techniques to reduce stress.

    The insight mentioned below from David Rock’s book Your Brain at work throws more light on these effective techniques that can change our point of view and hence reduce stress and anxiety.

    David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work is a very effective brain for all of you who want to understand the working of the brain to effectively handle stress and anxiety in your lives.

    Mentioned below is one another wonderful insight from this book:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/how-is-uncertainty-stressful-to-the-brain/

    I highly encourage you to grab a copy of this book and start reading.

    https://www.amazon.in/Your-Brain-Work-Strategies-Distraction/dp/0061771295

  • How can POSITIVE REAPPRAISAL REDUCE STRESS?

    How can POSITIVE REAPPRAISAL REDUCE STRESS?

    Positive Reappraisal can Reduce Stress

    In his best selling book Your Brain at Work, mentions that positive reappraisal can be a very effective technique to reduce stress of brain.

  • How is UNCERTAINTY STRESSFUL to the BRAIN?

    How is UNCERTAINTY STRESSFUL to the BRAIN?

    Uncertainty is Stressful to the Brain

    This insight inspired from David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work highlights how uncertainty is inherently stressful to the brain.

    Our brain’s feeling thermometer is Amygdala which get turned out moment to confront an uncertain situation. This builds on stress and makes us nervous.

    Thus you can find from the below insight inspired from David Rock’s book Your Brain at Work that more the uncertainty more the stress. This necessitates positive reappraisal techniques to calm the brain and make it relax.

    There are numerous lessons to be learnt from this wonderful book of David Rock. One such insight has been mentioned in the below link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-is-too-much-stress-and-anxiety-harmful/

    To know more about the author David Rock, please visit the link below:

    https://davidrock.net/about/