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Cultivating EmpathyEmpathy is a learned skill. You can cultivate it.Being the Observer of OurselvesBeing the observer give us perspective.Flow and EngagementHave you ever been in a state of flow? It comes down to your perceptions of your challenges versus your skills.2 Types of StressThere are 2 types of stress; eustress and distress. What is the difference and how it this helpful?Building a Growth MindsetWe can learn new things and cultivating a growth mindset allows us to do that.Optimism and PessimismOptimism and pessimism are just explanitory styles. We can shift and learn to become more optimistic.Building Resiliency SkillsResiliency is a skill that we can learn to cultivate.Positive PsychologyWhat is positive psychology and how can studying it benefit us.PERMA Model of ThrivingWhat is the PERMA model and how can we use it to improve our well-being.Trust, Value and Acceptance: Core TraitsBuilding trust, value and acceptance are the three funimental straits that allow us to soar.Acceptance: The Antidote to AngerBuilding acceptance allows us to release control over what we cannot control.Self-Value: The Antidote to ShameBuilding self-value reduces shame and insecurity.Self-Trust: The Antidote to FearWhen we trust our selves and our abilities our fears start to diminish.How We LearnWe learn by linking experiences with concepts. These links can be inaccurate and we can learn to shift them to something more reasonable and…Re-Framing is based in Cognitive Behavioral TherapyOptimistic re-framing is based in the fundimentals of cognitive behavioral therapy.Understanding our Default Mode NetworkUnderstanding our brain's default mode network and how best to manage it.Fostering Self-CompassionSelf-compassion is necessary if we want to move forward in life.Our Negative BrainOur brain is naturally focused on the negative. We can do something about it.Fostering Prosocial BehaviorWe all can learn how to be more social in a positive way.NeuroplasticityNeuroplasticity is the concept that our brain changed with repeated mental tasks. We can use this to our advantage.Children and EmotionsMindfulness can help children with difficult emotions.Mindfulness and ChildrenMindfulness a handy skill for children to learn.Social AwarenessSocial Awareness allows us to become more aware of others and thus interact with them in a more effective manner.Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence is a wonderful framework indicating the four compitencies that are necessary to move us forward in our lives with greater ease.Identifying Negative ThinkingIdentifying your negative thinking is the key to moving forward.Applying Your Skills IntroIntroduction to how best to apply your skills in the real world.Cross Training Your Brain IntroIntroduction to the concept of cross training your brain.Understanding Emotions IntroIntroduction into fully understanding and unraveling your emotions.Step 4 – Optimistic Re-FramingStep 4 is about re-framing our beliefs to something more reasonable and balanced.Step 3 – InsightStep 3 is insight. Learning to place meaning into what we are becoming aware of.Step 2 – CompassionStep 2 is compassion and it's about being kind to yourself as you learn.Step 1 – MindfulnessLearn what mindfulness is and how it can help you become more centered.Processing Your ExperiencesLearn how we process our experiences.4Steps<sup class="l-5">™</sup> Approach IntroIntroduction to our 4Steps™ program.Mindfulness and HR ProfessionalsHR professionals are very busy and time is money. That is why we developed a series of online Mindfulness programs that you can take…Mindfulness and LawyersWe all want to succeed and achieve. The good news is that the latest findings in the fields of Psychology and Neuroscience show us…Mindfulness Return on Investment (ROI)There is a very easy way of calculating Return on Investment (ROI) and Mindfulness. 47% of the time the average person's mind wanders. This…Ultimate Guide to Mindfulness @WorkThis is an Ultimate Guide for Mindfulness @Work. If you are interested in changing your organizations culture so it becomes for Mindful and aware…Diversity and InclusionIncreasing diversity and inclusion in any organizations takes real proactive action.Mindful and Compassionate LeadershipGone are the days of the cold and distant leader. There are 3 key drivers in great leadership; trust, vision and values. The great…Relationship/Social ManagementSocial-Management is all about managing the relationships with the people in your life. It is an Emotional Intelligence competency and you cannot succeed without…Self-ManagementSelf-Management is all about managing your beliefs about yourself and your experiences. Shifting them to something more balanced shifts how you feel which in…CompassionCompassion helps motivate people to change as well as build the skills needed to BE with others in their distress. Compassion is the great…Self-AwarenessSelf Awareness is one of the emotional intelligence competencies. It is necessary to fully understand what is going on and how best to more…Mindfulness and TeamworkMindfulness practices allow us to build greater empathy and understanding for others. This in turn help improve teamwork and collaboration.The Science of MindfulnessMindfulness has been studied at length in the past decade. Mindfulness practices are not some fads or some flaky practices. There is real science…Increasing Focus and ProductivityIn today's world we are becoming more and more distracted. Our ability to focus is diminishing. Practicing Mindfulness allow us the space to practice…Reducing Stress and Increasing Well-Being with MindfulnessMindfulness can help everyone reduce their overall levels of stress. From focused attention to Optimistic Re-framing, these skills have be learned and improved upon…Mindful CommunicationMindfulness can help everyone improve their communication skills. From generous listening to compassionate responding these skills help get the word across more effectively.Mindfulness, Motivation and GoalsMindfulness can help everyone achieve their goals. Being aware of our negative limiting stories and recognizing that we can change these beliefs allows us…Mindfulness and Customer FocusMindfulness can help your organization be more customer focused and there are a number of practices that one can do to increase the skills…Mindfulness and CreativityMindfulness can help ones creative juices flow. By spending the time to pause and listen for inspiration and guidance allows ideas to emerge.Mindful WorkplacesCreating a mindful workplace is more that giving a class. It's about creating an environment where the people are valued and given the opportunity…Physical Exercise and NutritionPhysical exercise and nutrition are key components that contribute to optimal mental well being. Get up and move around and eat non-processed foods. Your…How Our Brain WorksOur brains are always assessing our experiences and coming up with a conclusion about what is happening.It All Starts With Being MindfulUnless we know what we are experiencing at every given moment in time, we can not take control of our own destiny.Benefits of MindfulnessThere are many benefits to becoming more mindful. Here are just a few.Optimistic Re-FramingThere are many exercises that help improve various skills. It's important to change them up so we stay interested and motivated.AffirmationsAffirmations do work! Here is a brief explanation of how to use them.Counter PointingOptimistic re-framing allows us to change our beliefs by looking at the facts of the situation and pointing out the flaws in our assessments.MantrasMantras are a great way to change our beliefs to something more balanced. Here is an explanation of how to use them.What is a Meditation PracticeMeditating is just a series of mental exercises that we conduct. Here is an explanation of what different types of meditation practices.VisualizationsVisualizations allow us to implant a different story. Athletes have used this technique for decades. Here is a way to use them for yourself.Writing and JournalingJournaling is a great exercise to help uncover out stories. There are many benefits to taking up this practice.Counseling YourselfThere are better ways to talk to ourselves and here is a brief explanation of one of those ways.Your Inner ChildMany of our stories about ourselves come from our childhood experiences. This is a great way to correct some inaccuracies and move in a…Mirror Work and ExercisesHow we talk to ourselves is very important. Looking in the mirror is a great way to learn to be kind to ourselves.The Importance of GratitudeBeing Grateful is a great way to look at your life in a positive manner. Everyone has many things to be grateful for.What Causes Our Emotions?Our currently active thoughts/beliefs cause emotions. These beliefs can be conscious or unconscious and they can be real or imagined. It is important to…Emotions Trigger BehaviorsA brief explanation of why we act the way that we do.Types of Negative ThinkingIt's important to know what our stories are about ourselves and our lives. Identifying the negative ones allows us to correct them and more…