Have 10-seconds?

A tweet or two might be the perfect side helping.

 

Have TWO-minutes?

You might enjoy a Vlog post – an integration of science with timeless principles.

FEELING GOOD OR FEELING AUTHENTIC?

Sometimes (or often) feeling authentic can be more healing than feeling good.

SOMEONE UNGRATEFUL IN YOUR LIFE? 

Sometimes the ungrateful can’t help it.

WHO IS REDESIGNING YOUR BRAIN?

People who you listen to, change the wiring of your brain.

CAN CRYING BE A GOOD THING?

Crying helps you heal emotionally, as well as physically.

HAPPIER: SIX IDEAS

Bring the wisdom of wellbeing research into your life.

HOW NOT TO FAIL DESPITE FAILING

Each spring, the crabapple tree in our backyard flowers, fruits, and come fall - sheds it all.

THE 5-3-2 PLAN

Three simple exercises, consistently practiced can transform our lives and relationships.

 

Have 5-10 minutes?

I would love to indulge you with blog posts and/or videos.

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Healing Thoughts

Dear friend,

When you are physically hurting, the areas of the brain that activate (such as ACC) are the same areas that activate with the emotional pain such as of social rejection. Emotional pains have thus hijacked the brain areas that were meant to host physical pain. In one study, Acetaminophen (Tylenol) blunted the emotional pain associated with social rejection.  

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Grateful is beautiful

Dear friend,
 
The other day I was asked, “Some days I feel attractive, other days get self-conscious. How do I help that?”
 
Here was my reply.

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When they like you, they’ll become like you

Dear friends,

Someone asked me this question: I want to teach my kids proper behavior. I get conflicted. Shall I be a tiger mom or be kind? What are your thoughts? 

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Handling critique

Dear friends, 

I won't get an A+ in receiving criticisms. When criticized, I collapse under the weight of low self-worth. Here are three ideas I use to dilute the effect of critique: 

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A lesson from Pearl Harbor

Dear friend,  

In December 1941 the world witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor which was followed, in August 1945, by the destructive forces of the atomic bomb. The United States and Japan engaged in a most tragic war in this time period.

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Whom not to believe

Dear  friend,  

In a recent study, one out of every two girls avoided activities such as swimming and other sports because of body-image issues, and one out of four girls was afraid to raise her hand in class. So many of us miss out on precious opportunities because we feel inadequate and afraid to speak up. Prevalence of low self-esteem is difficult to precisely measure in the population, but it is likely high. Estimates range from 20 to 80 percent.

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Anchor in your primary identity

May you sing the song of your heart each day, no matter your ability to sing.

Dear friend,

I had no idea how bad a singer I am until one day, while I was singing, my daughter started crying. She was crying because of how badly I was singing! (This is called the Dunning-Kruger effect — an illusion some unskilled people carry that they are very talented. I am sure you know a few of them!)

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I almost forgot to share my background. Here is my short bio.    

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Dr. Amit Sood is a former Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, former director of the Mind-Body Medicine Initiative and chair for student life and wellness. He is the creator of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Resilient Mind program and has authored multiple books including The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness, Immerse: A 52-Week Course in Resilient Living, and Mindfulness Redesigned for the Twenty-First Century. Dr. Sood received the 2010 Distinguished Service Award, the 2010 Innovator of the Year Award, the 2013 Outstanding Physician Scientist Award, and the 2016 Faculty of the Year Award from Mayo Clinic. He was honored as the Robert Wood Johnson Health Care Pioneer in 2015. The Intelligent Optimist (formerly Ode Magazine) selected Dr. Sood as one among top 20 intelligent optimists helping the world to be a better place. In 2016, Dr. Sood was selected as the top impact maker in healthcare in Rochester, MN. 

 

Finally, I get to gloat!!

These are some of my proudest moments. Forgive me for removing my humility hat!  

  • Hearing the words, "I love you too"– from my then fiancée (that was 1992).

  • Holding my daughters as a newborn.

  • Being told I am a good chef.

  • Receiving hugs from grateful patients.

  • Dialoguing with His Holiness Dalai Lama.

  • Savoring the presence and sense of humor of Bill Coors as he turned hundred.

  • Supporting and speaking at Senator Elizabeth Dole's Hidden Heroes Campaign.

  • Taking a Picture with one of the U.S. ex-Presidents.

  • Receiving service, research, innovation, scientist awards from Mayo Clinic.

  • Spending time with Himalayan Yogis and Tibetan Monks.

  • Receiving standing ovation for keynotes (wish it happened more often).

 
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That’s it folks!

If you aren’t sure where to start, read one of the blogs or watch a video or two. I wish you well.