Category: Mindset

Life’s Limitations Can Set You Free

In 1944, a 39-year-old Austrian man named Viktor Frankl and his wife Tilly were processed into the Auschwitz concentration camp. He spent approximately 18 months in the shackles of the Nazis, shuttled from one camp to another, before being liberated by American soldiers. Frankl survived the Holocaust, but his wife, mother, and brother didn’t. Despite…


Why Celebrating Christmas Is Good for Your Mental Health

From birthdays to weddings and graduations, this year has seen many personal celebrations canceled, while communal festivities such as Bonfire Night, Eid, and Diwali either haven’t been celebrated or have been more subdued. So it might feel tempting to downplay Christmas, too, especially with concerns that people mixing more freely could lead to a third wave of…


‘I Was Broken’: Former Ketamine ‘Druggie’ Transforms His Life, Becomes Public Speaker

A 34-year-old UK man’s story has gone viral after he shared on Facebook his personal experiences, and incredible transformation, of recovering from addiction. Thomas Delaney is a public speaker who’s passionate about alternative drug education. But life wasn’t always this way for the Glasgow local; he used to struggle with addiction. On Nov. 15, Delaney…


5 Strategies to Reduce Addiction-Like Behaviors Over the Holidays

With the pressures of the holiday season, rising COVID-19 rates, and the resulting social isolation from friends and family, people can easily fall into addictive or excessive behaviors. These are behaviors that are sometimes done to excess, taking on an addiction-like quality. In your life, this might look like eating too many cookies or too much ice cream,…


A Guide to Habit Resilience

I’ve coached thousands of people who want to change habits, in my Sea Change Program, and I’ve found there’s a key difference between those who actually make changes and those who don’t. That key difference is what I like to call “habit resilience.” Habit resilience is the ability to bounce back when things don’t go as…


Smart Tips for Managing Stress During Covid-19 Pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, many people are experiencing more stress than ever. This stress can cause health problems such as headaches, trouble sleeping, muscle pain, upset stomach, and fatigue. According to Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, everyone has a “stressometer.” This is a warning from your body that stress may…