Our monkey minds are constantly commenting on everything around us. Some of thoughts can be very negative and send us into a downward spiral. I’ve been experimenting with noticing these negative thoughts and seeing if I can think about some positive aspect of that thought. For example if I get annoyed about waiting in line,… Continue reading On eliminating negative thoughts – Can your glass always be half full?
Tag: presence
Create a daily review wall
I mentioned before that I think I have a shorter term memory compared to others and so I have built many rituals and habits that allow me to still be productive. One of the most important things I’ve done is to create a daily review wall. In my bedroom and office, I have several large… Continue reading Create a daily review wall
Meditate when you can’t sleep
I have had sleep problems on and off for most of my life which has probably contributed to my short-term memory. I completely changed my life when I started practicing this technique of a specific form of practicing presence/meditation. Often nights, I will make up and an unable to fall back asleep. I would just… Continue reading Meditate when you can’t sleep
Always Be Conscious (ABC)
Often times we are letting poison and negative thoughts into our mind which make us miserable. We must always practice presence. The goal is to always be conscious of your state of mind. Whether you are working, relaxing, living, or doing anything, you want to be conscious of what you are letting into your mind.… Continue reading Always Be Conscious (ABC)
Keep a log of your personal conflict incidents
In many companies, there is a concept of the postmortem where if an incident happens that effects the business negatively, they review how and why it happened. Solutions are suggested to prevent the problem from happening again and this is all recorded as a log entry so others can review it later. I have started… Continue reading Keep a log of your personal conflict incidents
Presence is the core habit to learn
Many people want to change their lives for the better and they constantly struggle with achieving their goals. If you make a daily practice of being present, some form of meditation, you can conquer anything. You can build other habits on top, but you must continue to practice some form of presence on a consistent… Continue reading Presence is the core habit to learn
Training your mind with a rock
I learned about a strategy for being able to handle pressure from my friend David Henzel. He keeps a gratitude rock in his pocket all day and every time he notices or touches it, he thinks of something he is grateful for. After learning of this technique, I’ve been doing the same, but recently I’ve… Continue reading Training your mind with a rock