Do you remember the Bobby McFerrin song, “Don't worry, Be Happy?” The song encourages us to let go of our worries and embrace happiness instead. It is easier said than done. In my own life, I know that when I worry, things just seem to get worse—it’s like a downward...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! Keep Fear in Check
Fear is a natural emotion that all humans experience in response to perceived danger or threat. Our “old mammalian brain--the paleomammalian-- is responsible for subconscious emotions, such as fear. Fear can be helpful in...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! How Do You Want to Show Up?
Do you want to change the way you show up in the world? It's all about the energy you give out and receive. As the saying goes, “Wherever you go, there you are.” As I’ve stated before, everything is...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! Choose Your Words Carefully
The past year has been marked by intense rhetoric from political parties, special interest groups, the media, and even our loved ones. During these tense moments, the power of words becomes more palpable than ever....
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! Learn to Forgive Yourself
It's common to reflect on the past and focus on our mistakes, regrets, and feelings of guilt or shame. However, if we step back and look at the bigger picture of our lives, we'll see that these negative experiences are just a...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! Pay Attention to Your Monkey Mind
Scientists estimate that each of us have about 60,000 thoughts a day and most are negative and repetitive. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Is it any wonder that in ancient texts, the Buddha is quoted as saying,...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! Be Intentional In Your Day
It's remarkable how differently we all live our lives despite having the same amount of time each day. What we choose to do with that time is what shapes our individual experiences. Whether it's consuming news, spending time...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! How to Connect with Your Intuition
Intuition is the unique ability to comprehend something instantly without conscious reasoning. It is often referred to as a “gut feeling,” an innate sense of knowing, even without a logical explanation....
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! Pay Attention to Your Thoughts
Universal Law #8 The Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy
All things are made up of energy, including our thoughts, which can manifest into reality. Emotions serve as a signal of our thoughts and generate...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
Bam! How to Get What You Want
This third Universal Law, The Law of Attraction, is a powerful tool that allows us to manifest the lives we've always dreamed of. This law works by allowing us to focus on what we want and attract it into our lives. When we...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
Bam! How to Recognize Miracles All Around You. A story about my little Luna Mae.
Growing up, I eagerly awaited the monthly edition of Reader’s Digest, so I could read the featured True Story. While the plot was often painful, the ending was always...
Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
Bam! How to change your thoughts to reduce stress
Something we know for sure is that things happen to us that we cannot control. Most times, at best, we are observers. We can choose to become upset about what happens or not. When television reporters...
