Written by: John Scott, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. This note is the first insight in a four-part goal-setting and attainment series. NASA has a plan to send people to the Moon in 2024. But that is only the intermediate goal. The big prize is getting to Mars: this is big stuff and requires many big and small steps to get there. We likely have other plans: more earthly goals. For example, we could lose some weight, get fit, be more focused, read more, be more diligent in our financial planning, or do some compelling work at work. Knowing where we are going and how to get there skillfully is best. A goal could also be to feel a certain way, like rested, energized, or more motivated. One or two words can help keep everything we want, be aligned and in flow, like being present, disciplined, or courageous. One of my longest-time friends was an exceptional swimmer. When he was 13 or 14, he returned from a swim meet with gold, silver, and two bronze medals. He showed his father the results of his hard work with great pride. His father ripped into him for getting two bronze medals and told my friend he would have to do better to substantiate the money spent on one of the best swim clubs in the country. After World War II, the science of psychology was primarily devoted to curing illness or lack. Taking someone from minus five on a spectrum to zero or "average" is called the weakness focus: what is wrong rather than what is good. I reported to a guy once who would point out things he didn't like about my work. Adding it was a short list, but his feedback had no balance. While I believe he thought these conversations helped, the way he brought them up hurt and certainly was not motivating. And our private thoughts often are not helpful. In the early 1900s, William James, an American Philosopher, began to look in earnest at optimal human functioning. The idea and study of all the stuff to the right of zero, say to plus five, has created the field of positive psychology, which is quite rich with research about thriving. A well-intentioned person might say, "Whatever you do, don't…" How we construct a goal matters to motivation and its attainment. The science of thriving is a much healthier basis for setting and attaining the goals we desire to achieve. Here is a science-based look at goal setting structure: 1. Proximity – How far out in time is the goal to be attained? Shorter-term goals tend to be easier to stay focused on and can be used to support longer-term goals. 2. Specificity – "I want to read eight non-fiction books this year" is more specific than "to read more." Being specific helps our brains "see" or bring in that, which allows us to manifest our intention. 3. Orientation – "I intend to eat a healthy diet" (approach goal) is different than "I want to eat less crappy food" (avoidance goal). Our brains will focus on healthy or crappy, not on "less." Go with approach goals. 4. Purpose – As in the purpose of the goal. Is it about learning, developing a skill, or performance? There are more positive outcomes with a learning goal and more negative effects or risks with performance goals. If we don't hit the target, we may feel like a failure or lacking. *If using performance goals, be aware of the potential negative mental feedback. 5. Duration – A "process" goal is a regular action, like writing three pages daily. These tend to be about creating habits: more effort to sustain. An "end state" goal is a specific task after which nothing is required, like, "I will finish writing the book." If we put our goals through the above filter, we can fine-tune the intent to increase the wording's potency. The other day I was tired. The last part of some amazing chocolate ice cream was in the freezer. I had intended to eat only healthy food that day, but fatigue and desire teamed up and overcame self-regulation, and the next thing I knew, I was rinsing out the empty container. I decided to forgive myself. On a more serious note, we can decide to, and it’s ok to, forgive ourselves for something we haven't done, become, or acquired yet. Of course, beating ourselves up for something not done is a nasty, twisted bit of wiring from which people can suffer. But on the other hand, forgiveness might divert some energy to empower what we want to create more. Beginning now with awareness and learning from wherever we are with whatever level of capacity to move towards our goal is logical, a little kinder, and works better. And a little ice cream along the way is ok. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from John! John Scott, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine John worked in sales and leadership in the financial industry for 30 years. For part of that time, he experienced a great deal of stress and didn't know the way back. As a result, John's health and well-being suffered. Becoming burnt out was the stimulus to wake up with a determination to do his life differently. John began a private journey to understand and overcome the negative stress he was experiencing. He found a formula for sustainable performance he now shares to help people move through common challenges to experience more great and less grind. John has completed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR, U. of Massachusetts), Foundations of Applied Mindfulness Meditation (U. of Toronto), and the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP, Flourishing Center, NY). John's adventures include: • Climbing Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro. • Two dog sledding trips to the Canadian Arctic. • Two record-breaking swim crossings Lake Ontario (51km) • The first to swim from Christian Island to Collingwood, in Georgian Bay (32km). John brings his experience in life, learning, and adventure to help people do life and work well through writing, speaking, and coaching.

Written by: Alexandra Elinsky, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. As businesses grapple with significant changes to the workforce due to COVID-19, business leaders also find themselves struggling to coach and mentor their employees. A decentralized workforce adds an extra challenge to the talent development process from the executive level down. Businesses must get creative with ways to build cohesion throughout the organization during these times. One way companies are doing so is through individualized executive coaching. An outside coach can develop a specific plan to address an individual's learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. The results of these sessions, both in-person and virtually, dramatically improve the entire organization. Let's take a look at how this happens. Develop your talent Traditional training methods may be suitable for delivering corporate policies and regulations, but tailored executive coaching is the best approach to meet your leaders' personal development needs. Executive coaching allows for actionable steps for each individual based on a series of conversations and assessments with that coach. Throughout the development process, these executives learn to evaluate their hard and soft skills. As your executives develop, they learn new methods and techniques for passing that information to their subordinates. For information on how EmpowerHQ can support your personal development, take a look at our range of services and contact us! Increase company productivity The main goal for developing your leaders and executives is to improve the overall productivity of the organization. You need to hire and develop talented leaders and enable them to make decisions that will enhance systems and processes as they learn from their coaching. Through their coaching, your leaders will learn how to manage their time better, prioritize their efforts in the highest friction areas, and align their actions with areas of the business with the most significant impact. Build trust through transparency An overlooked effect of individual coaching for executives is that it develops trust through all levels of the organization. By communicating with an external executive coach, leaders begin to express their struggles and frustrations openly. This is not done negatively but rather in a constructive way to eliminate tensions before they permeate throughout the company. Building this trust, rapport, and open communication allows your leaders to voice their concerns and make recommendations for improvement. Set realistic goals Executive coaching helps ensure that individual executive goals are aligned to organizational goals. Through regular engagements with various leaders, the executive coaches develop an understanding of potential misalignments. Executive coaches are also in the perfect position to challenge executives on their goals and ensure they are specific and tangible. Many executives can become detached from the rest of the organization if left to pursue their own goals. Still, consistent coaching can challenge their assumptions about what is possible. One way to prevent this is by encouraging your leaders to develop SMART Goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound goals will be far more beneficial for the company than goals driven by personal ambition and assumptions. Tailor to the individual Executive coaching has apparent benefits for the entire organization. Still, it can also help to retain your top talent. As talent continues to grow, they want to continue their education and progression through various levels of the organization. An executive coach will provide invaluable guidance on how to communicate these goals for career progression. Instead of losing that talent because their career aspirations were unknown, through coaching, that top talent expressed these goals to you and established clear steps to achieve them. Improved judgement As executives face critical challenges daily, you must trust that they will make the right decisions. As we discussed earlier, ensuring that the executive is aligned with organizational goals is one step, but making difficult decisions requires sound judgment. A critical piece of this judgment is listening to the feedback of those around you, synthesizing that information, and asking the right questions to extract any potential unknowns. Executive coaching is a perfect tool for helping your executives improve their decision-making. An executive coach can help leaders identify their own biases or emotional responses that may cloud their judgment. Empower Your Executives The development of your executives pays off the most when you enable them to make decisions without needing validation. Trust that these leaders have embraced the culture you have established, learned from their executive coaching plans, and will make the right decision when they are needed the most. This trust is consistently recognized and spreads throughout the organization as confidence and cohesion build. Related: Individual Resume and Career Coaching Find an Executive Coach Now that you understand the impact of an executive coach on you and your business, the question remains: how to find the right one? There are three key aspects that you should seek out in an executive coach. 1. Experience – Find experienced coaches with organizational psychology, experience developing individual coaching plans, and providing targeted guidance based on various career paths. 2. Delivery Method – COVID-19 forced companies to adapt to virtual delivery methods for all training and communication. Your executive coaches should be well-versed in coaching virtually and keeping everyone engaged while doing so. 3. Values – It's essential to find executive coaches that align with your corporate values. You should expect external coaches to espouse the same values that your internal employees do. Related: What to Know Before Hiring an Executive Coach Now that you have a better understanding of the positive impacts of executive coaching, it’s important to understand that this can extend beyond the executive level. The one-on-one focused training provides tremendous value for a company, but developing a coaching program for all levels of your organization is where companies really find the value. If you’re looking for executive coaching options for you or your team, check out our services page to find the best fit for your needs! Follow me on LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Alexandra! Alexandra Elinsky, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Elinsky lives to support professionals of all levels from all walks of life to book a call on her calendar, use this link – https://calendly.com/teamempoweryou/60min Dr. Alexandra Elinsky has a Ph.D. in Industrial Organization Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is a trained Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, and Researcher. Dr. Elinsky is the owner/founder of Empower Human Potential LLC and owns/operates another event planning business that builds confidence and leadership skills in children and teenagers. Dr. Elinsky has 10+ years of professional business and corporate experience and has built both of her businesses from the ground up with nothing short of patience.

Written by: Alejandro J Tornato, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. About four years ago I was living in Salt Lake City, Utah and one beautiful sunny morning I went to the gym for my daily workout. As I finished my hour-long routine, I headed to the bathroom to wash my hands and throw some cold water on my face to cool down a bit; as I looked to my right, on the far end stood an older man, all sweaty like me, with a ponytail and wearing a headband. I noticed that he started to look at me as if he wanted to engage me in conversation, and we did, very casual and superficial, however, at one point he stood up tall, turned to face me, looked directly into my eyes, and proceeded to ask me a question that I will never ever forget. He asked me: “What are you creating today?”. I don’t know what your opinion is but let me share with you that this is the kind of question that we don’t hear often, and this question has been truly engraved in the depth of my heart. It took me a few minutes to give him an answer, but I responded back to him. I told him that what I wanted to create was at least one opportunity to make a positive difference in someone’s life…because I could see many people living lives of misery, sadness and hopelessness and I wanted to change those feelings for possibilities. This man, whom I had not seen before, for it was the very first time we met, taught me a very important lesson, and opened my eyes to the truth that “Communication” and “Connection” are two completely different things. The beauty of all of this was that his strange and very deep question and my impromptu answer were the vehicles for a great connection. Since that time, I became a real student in the “Art of Connecting”. I truly believe that all of us should be paying attention to the way we communicate our own messages for effective communication is essential for every area of our lives; however, one thing I learned after doing extensive reading and research into this subject was that communication alone is not able to make a significant impact on people’s lives. Connecting is the secret that makes all the difference. Such a great difference that John C. Maxwell, who is considered the top leadership expert globally for the last few years, wrote a whole book on the subject titled: “Everybody Communicates, Few Connect”. In this book, Maxwell points out that “Connecting” is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them. I want you to clearly see that communication alone will not give you influence with people, as connection will indeed. When I compare the two of them side by side, I see that communication is the exchange of information, but connection is the exchange of humanity, and this is certainly the greatest game changer for positive change. A couple of years ago I heard Dr. John Demartini, who is a behavioral scientist say: “The quality of a person’s life is directly related to the quality of the questions you ask”. This statement immediately brought me back to that gym’s bathroom, because that man who asked me that awesome question undoubtedly had a wonderful and meaningful quality of life. I personally love to connect with all kinds of people, especially people I have the privilege to meet for the very first time. As a Professional Speaker not only do I connect one on one, but with audiences when I give presentations. Once you experience the bliss of true connection with people, you will have a desire to keep connecting time after time after time. Victoria Erickson, an author, and columnist wrote the following about connections: “When connections are real, they simply never die. They can be buried or ignored, or walked away from, but never broken. If you have deeply resonated with another person or place, the connection remains despite any distance, time, situation, lack of presence or circumstance. If you are doubtful then just try it, go, and revisit a person or place and see if there is any sense at all of the space between now and then. If it was truly real, you will be instantly swept back into the moment it was before it left, during the same year and place, with the same wonder and hope, comfort, and heartbeat. Real connections live on forever”. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Alejandro! Alejandro J Tornato, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Alejandro J Tornato is the Founder and CEO of "Tornato Speaking, Leadership & Coaching LLC", offering Motivational Keynote Speaking, Leadership Coaching and Personal Growth & Development Training. Alejandro is a powerful and dynamic sought-after International Speaker and Coach Certified through the “Maxwell Leadership Organization”. He is also one of the Founding Directors at "Have The Edge", with a mission to provide the most comprehensive coaching and training programs for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Alejandro's teachings and communication style immediately connect with individuals and groups from all backgrounds. Alejandro is the co-author of "Create Terrific Teams", and the host and producer of both "The Alejandro Tornato Show" and "Have The Edge" Podcasts. Alejandro is a Top Mentor on Wisdom, the world's largest audio mentoring platform.

Written by: Anna Frummerin, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. In today’s competitive business and career scenarios, your practical skills are what sets you apart and get the attention of your bosses/potential customers. Today, Coaching is quite a popular concept in both corporate and business in terms of improving performance, and here are seven of them I am presenting to you through this article. 1. Building rapport & trust This is extremely important in the context of any type of communication between you and your colleagues/customers so that you can gain & keep their trust. 2. Creating a safe place to open up. People open up and share confidential or sensitive information only when they are comfortable to do so and creating a non-judgmental environment facilitates openness in people. 3. Be in a peak emotional state – Transfer your enthusiasm to achieve results for your client. How you show up in terms of your energy influences the other person. Whether it is a casual conversation, board meeting or a sales presentation, if you are positive, vibrant and empowering, people will feel it and vice-versa. 4. Active listening – show you care for the other person Have you heard the expression – “Leaders speak last”? Rather than speaking all the time and imposing your views on others, the skill of active listening enables you to have the patience and leadership to listen to what everyone else has to say. 5. Powerful questioning – Create breakthroughs for your colleagues and clients One of the most powerful ways a coach helps you to transform your life and your results is through the art of powerful questioning. When you develop this skill, you will be able to form open-ended, empowering questions that will facilitate your staff/customers to think in new ways so that they can have breakthroughs to achieve new results. 6. Accountability & responsibility Most leaders and senior executives set the agenda and create an action plan and after the meeting is over when everyone goes back to their same old routines and habits. The skill of accountability and responsibility enables you to create a sense of ownership in yourself and others in your team so that the action plan is implemented systematically. 7. Celebrate success Every time your team members and (or) clients’ achieve their goals, it is important to acknowledge and reward them so that they feel appreciated and naturally want to do more. Rewards don’t have to be expensive gifts, sometimes it can just be a heartfelt compliment that makes them feel important and recognized. If you like this article and would like to learn more about how I could help you overcome your challenges and shape the life you love, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or visit my website for more info! Read more from Anna! Anna Frummerin, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Anna Frummerin is a Leadership & Mindset Coach with a core focus on helping her clients achieve results by enhancing their mindset and improving their communication. As a 4-time cancer survivor, she has discovered through her own life experience what it takes to win in life no matter what the challenges are. She is a Certified NLP Leadership Coach, ICF Certified Executive, Life Coach, and Action Learning Team Coach and has dedicated her life to helping others become the best version of them. She is the founder of A New Approach (ANA) – An online coaching and training company serving clients across the globe. Her mission: Discover the "Hidden Champion" inside and win big at The Game of Life.

Written by: Alice Dartnell, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. I get it. As a busy entrepreneur you have the urge to keep going, doing more and more. There is no safety net of a monthly salary, your results are a direct correlation to what you put into your business, and you’ve probably grown up in a culture (like I have) that you have been told that you have to work hard and hustle your way to success! I know you’re passionate about your business and what you do, but you also probably want to create a great life as well as creating a large income. So how about we drop the guilt of taking time off? This is something that I used to struggle with myself. I felt so guilty for taking time away from the business and not working. Something would always pull at me – that little nagging voice in my head – that made me believe that I had always to be working on it! Luckily for me, I have managed to quiet that voice now, and I would love to share my tips with you. As a time management and energy management coach working with busy business owners, helping them build a business without burnout, I know the importance of being able to take time off guilt-free! I have seen first-hand that you can take time off away from your business, and guess what, it doesn’t come crashing down around you in a ball of flames! In fact, your business is likely to do better as you’re more focused, productive and you haven’t got yourself into a situation where you are so overworked that you end up resenting the business! Adopt these five tips to start enjoying time off as a busy entrepreneur… without the guilt 1. Use a different term to “time off” Language plays a huge part in how we perceive things so if you struggle with the term “time off” then maybe a reframe will help? The term “off” isn’t going to help you if you are already feeling guilty for taking time away from your business is it! One way is to change it to align with the reason that you are taking that time out. For example, I like to see it as a way to recharge my batteries which feels less ‘self-indulgent’ so I don’t have to feel guilty for it! So rather than saying terms like “day off” or “time off”, I use language like “recharge time”. 2. Question what productivity really is Of course, in order to achieve results and the success we want to see in our business, we need to be productive! Success doesn’t create itself! However, we need to question what ‘productive’ means. For me it is about producing amazing results that edge me forward to my ultimate goals – it is NOT about doing everything! When we aim to do everything, of course we are going to feel guilty for taking time away from work! But focus on the main things that need doing (aka the real needle movers) and balance that out with time away from work. When we operate and think like that, we can drop some of that guilt! 3. Schedule it in Procrastination often sets in simply because you need a break! It is not because you’re lazy, addicted to social media or lack motivation or passion! Beat procrastination by planning in downtime so you take your breaks and recharge those batteries before your mind or body force you! Plus, at the same time, you can drop the guilt of taking time off because you have scheduled it in! Plan in your recharge time, vacations, socialising and time to relax like you would your meetings and appointments! 4. Working hard does not mean long hours Somehow, we have had it drilled into us that the only way to be successful is to work long hours. But long hours are not the same as working smart. In fact, it could be detrimental as the longer we work, there becomes a decline in our quality (that’s the Law of Diminishing Returns for you!) When you appreciate this and apply it to your day-to-day and work, you can start to drop the guilt about not working 24/7! 5. Be intentional with it! When you finally give yourself a chance to take time away from the business, don’t ruin it by not being present in the moment! If you are not physically working but still thinking about work or worrying, then you might as well not be taking that time off and popping open the laptop and working properly. As a time management and energy management coach, I always advocate this tip but it applies even more so when taking time off guilt free… be intentional! This means, be intentional with your time away from the business. Choose ahead what you want to do, know what really recharges your batteries, be present in the moment and fully enjoy it. It could even be as simple as saying to yourself, ‘right, for the next 20 minutes, I am shutting off my phone, grabbing a coffee and quietly sitting and reading for a bit’. Our attention goes to where we direct it, so be intentional with everything you do, including your time off! Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Alice! Alice Dartnell, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Alice Dartnell is a time management and energy management coach, trainer, speaker, and author, who is passionate about empowering people to create a life by design, not by default! Known as an expert in time management and energy management, Alice doesn’t teach time management in the traditional sense. Instead, she focuses on the importance of energy management and mindset as the way to improve time management. Alice believes that time management actually isn’t about managing time! Instead, it is about managing you, other people, your tasks and most importantly, your energy! She works with individuals on a 121 basis, as well as through programmes, workshops, and courses. Additionally, she delivers training to org

Written by: Dr. Christine Sopa, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Over the years, I have spoken to hundreds of successful leaders all who are leading the best way they know how. They were taught the “trade” of leadership by mentors, colleagues, old bosses and by simply watching how others around them lead. Most of them lead with their head, their logic. They have taken courses on leadership, read books, and listened to podcasts all which tell them what a “good leader” is made of and what they do. Where do these leaders falter? Many of them are not letting their intuition guide them…their gut. Many have not even defined the type of leader they want to be. They don’t have time. They are too busy “leading.” As leaders, we sometimes are so focused on the “doing” that we forget to focus on the “being.” What we do as a leader is important, no doubt. We need the skills and knowledge to perform our jobs and lead successfully. “Being” requires a different skill set. Being entails an awareness of your emotions, your behaviors, your reactions, your self-talk, and how you are expending your precious energy daily. All this combined equals your energy footprint. And I don’t mean how “green” you are environmental-wise…I mean when I interact with you, what kind of energy do I pick up from you? What kind of energy are you leaving behind when you interact with people? What is Your Leadership Energy Footprint? Many think that if we DO the things that a good leader does, we will BE a good leader. When in reality, the opposite is true. When you are being the leader you want to be (putting out the energy that is truly YOU), you then communicate better, show more empathy, express your emotions in more healthy ways, are more self-aware of your own behaviors and the behaviors and reactions of those around you. Leaders who focus on their “being” end up “doing” what good leaders do. We have been conditioned with the wrong formula. If I want to be a good leader and I follow the formula I have been taught, I believe that if I DO what good leaders do, then I will HAVE what good leaders have, then I will BE a good leader. The problem with this formula is that it is backwards. The Right Formula The truth and the formula that works every time, no matter what is not DO-HAVE-BE, but BE-DO-HAVE. If I am BEING the type of leader that is in most alignment with who I am and the type of leader I personally resonate with, then I will begin DOING the things that type of leader does naturally, and then I will HAVE what that type of leader has (more pay, amazing direct reports, a great company to work for, etc.). It is really that simple. Being is not as hard as we think it is. Stop using your brain to try and “be.” Just be still and trust what comes naturally. It does not need to make sense logically all the time. If you always follow your logic, then you are simply being the type of leader that everyone else is being. How boring! Remember, being is more about where you choose to place your attention. Where is Your Attention Focused? Where we place our attention is what drives our behaviors. Our subconscious brain responds to what we are putting our attention on because that is how it reads what we “want.” It does not know the difference between what is good or bad, what we want or don’t want, what we like or don’t like…it only can be read where our attention is focused. We can learn to shift our attention in the moment. If you are experiencing a situation or even feelings that you do not want, pay attention to what your attention is focused on. Gently shift your attention(your thoughts, actions, feelings) to that which you DO want. Of course, the key here is actually knowing what you want. This may sound simple, but most leaders cannot specifically define what they actually want. Take the time to define, on paper, what type of leader you want to be. How does that leader act? How do they treat others? What do they know about the business? What is their network like? How do they communicate? How will it feel to be that type of leader? (you need to go deeper than “good” or “happy” here). Once you have defined what type of leader you want to be, go out and BE that leader. Trust your gut. Trust your feelings. Our world needs leaders who are willing to transform the way they are leading. Our current world demands it. Step up and BE the leader YOU want to be and watch everything else you want fall into place. Change your leadership energy footprint! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info! Dr. Christine Sopa, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Dr. Christine Sopa is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist and leader in self-awareness, shifting mindset, and leadership development. A life threatening illness inspired her to use her own life experiences to help transform the lives of others. She uses the idea of tapping into the whole person (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) to help people overcome seemingly impossible obstacles, personal and professional life changes, and loss of power (self-worth). She is the CEO of The Wayfarer Group, LLC, an international consulting and executive coaching firm she has ran for 20 years. Her mission: Live the life you were born to live.

Written by: Brooke Summer Adams, Senior Level Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Being a coach for the first time can be an incredible experience but also a stressful and very much uncomfortable one. As much as it’s easy to enjoy and get excited about the prospect of changing lives for a living, getting paid generously to do so and living a life on your own terms – the process to make this happen can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to learn how to coach, how to find clients and how to set up a successful business and online presence… but you also have the added stress of stepping outside your comfort zone. Getting seen and showing up online, sharing your vision with friends, family and even strangers, doubting your abilities, staying on top of business as an entrepreneur for the first time while still maintaining normal life, endless learning, endless action taking, the urge to be perfect and fighting the desire to procrastinate are all common obstacles a first-time coach can expect to face – often, all at the same time. While the journey to being the coach you dream of is a beautiful one, it’s also at times – undeniably overwhelming. Brooke Summer Adams – an Internationally Accredited Transformation Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, International Speaker, Trainer and Writer and Yahoo Finances’ Top 10 Female LifeCoach of 2021 – who helps first-time coaches transform themselves so they feel ready to transform others…is here today to share the top-tips she uses with her 1-2-1clients to release the overwhelm of being a first-time coach. Trust the process This may sound crazy, but stop focusing on the results you’re seeking. When you focus solely on the goals, you’re wanting to achieve and the end results of your efforts, you become very short-sighted. Not only that, but by placing your focus on what you’re working TOWARDS, you emphasise the awareness that you are not PRESENTLY there. Instead, focus on the process. The small steps you’re taking each and every day. By focusing on the process, you’ll be keenly aware of each little bit of progress you make, the small successes in the day and the ways in which you are moving forward. By keeping your focus on where you presently are, you emphasise the momentum you’re creating, you emphasise you’re awareness of all that HAS been done, over all that HASN’T. By doing this, you prevent feeling the overwhelm that’s triggered by the perception of still having lots to do and being far away from where you want to be. Trust the process. You can have everything you want, but not overnight. Not having everything achieved yet always comes before having it achieved. Not knowing something always comes before knowing something. Be where you are. You’ll get to where you want to be, but in order to get there, you have to take it one day at a time. Stop worrying about how it looks Something that can make even the simplest of tasks overwhelming is worrying about what other people think or striving for perfection. Posting on social media can be done in less than 10 minutes. However, those 10 minutes can quickly turn into 60 when you keep changing your fonts and colours over and over again to get it to look perfect or overanalysing your words with the concern of how they’ll be interpreted. Let go of the idea of doing things perfectly. Striving for perfection will only make things take longer than they need to and even once finally complete – you’ll still find something that could have been done “better”. Your momentum and success will come from taking action, the quicker you take action, the quicker you’ll build that momentum and success. Release the concern for what everyone else will think about the action you take. As a first-time coach you can almost guarantee that your intentions for doing what you’re doing is to change YOUR life and make an impact on the world. Therefore, what anyone else thinks is irrelevant. Follow your intentions, if you’re showing up to help others and not to please others- don’t worry about pleasing others, focus on making impact. One step at a time Huge tasks that take ages to complete can easily get overwhelming. However, small manageable steps that can be completed in a small amount time are easy to get done. If you have “create website” or a similarly large task on your to-do list, break it down into the individual steps- “get a domain”, “create paragraph 1 of about me copy”, “create paragraph 2 of about me copy” and so on. What used to be “create website”, sat on your to-do list for months without being ticked-off, overwhelming you due to the amount involved in its completion… now becomes small steps that can be ticked off each and every day. The perception of seeing a task as small and manageable not only prevents overwhelm but also procrastination. By breaking down your actions in this way, you’ll find yourself taking consistent action without getting overwhelmed – and this will become addictive. Your visual of fast and easy ticks off your to-do list will build momentum. Therefore you’ll start to feel on top of your journey and proud of the movement you’re making by focusing on all that HAS been done – rather than being overwhelmed by all that’s STILL to be done. Get a coach Getting yourself a coach will make this journey so much easier. A coach will be able to help keep you focused on all the progress that you are making, rather than all you still need to do – preventing overwhelm. A coach will be able to hold you accountable to the steps you plan on taking, keeping you on top of the journey - preventing overwhelm. A coach will be able to shift your mindset around perfectionism and help you release the fear of what other people think – so you can get on with taking consistent action and building momentum- preventing overwhelm. Brooke specifically works with first-time coaches on their journeys of becoming the coach they want to be and creating the vision they hold. You can connect with Brooke using any of the links below. People can connect with me via Email, Facebook, Instagram, or my Website. Wherever you go, you’ll find helpful training and info on all things transformation. Read more from Brooke! Brooke Summer Adams, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Brooke Summer Adams is internationally accredited in Transformational Coaching, certified to a master-level in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a graduate of Psychology with a 1st Class Honors Degree (BS.c), a Yahoo Finance Top 10 Female Life-Coach of 2021, a Brainz 500 Global Award Winner of 2021, a Workshop Facilitator at the worlds 1 Coaching Academy and an international Speaker, Trainer, and Writer. After overcoming chronic stress, low self-esteem and body dysmorphia, Brooke was inspired to take to University to study Psychology, become an Internationally Accredited Transformation Coach and NLP Master Practitioner and set up her own online coaching business. After several successful years in business transforming over 100 women into the best versions of themselves, being recognised as a Yahoo Finance Top 10 Female Life Coach and becoming an International Speaker and Trainer, Brooke then moved into the field of transforming first time coaches ‒ so they feel ready to transform others. This experience, on top her qualifications, allows her to transform first time coaches into the version of them who has what it takes to create their vision, by helping them build unshakeable self belief and confidence, overcome fear and take aligned action.

Written by: Eleanor Silverberg, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Do you know someone who is or are you providing support and care for a parent, spouse, or other close relation? The role of providing support and care comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. In addition to the other responsibilities you have, you may not be consciously aware of how much of your time and energy is consumed in the family caregiving role which can affect your daily coping ability. The 3-A Coping Framework that I developed is a means for you to monitor your coping ability with awareness. The following questionnaire incorporates the 3-A components of Acknowledge, Assess, Assist to inform you on the specific details and time spent fulfilling caregiving duties. By completing the questionnaire and reviewing the results from your responses, you are using a tool to raise awareness ‒ Assisting by Acknowledging and Assessing if you are a light, middle or heavy-weight caregiver and if it would be beneficial to consider making some changes and strategizing to make coping with the role easier. Circle what applies in describing your experience. You may circle MORE THAN ONE for each question: 1. Do you assist in some way with your family member’s or close relation’s household chores? a.) Cook; b.) Manage meals; c.) Clean; d.) Arrange cleaning service; e.) Laundry; f.) Other______ 2. Do you assist in some way with your family member’s or close relation’s healthcare? a.) Arrange medical appointments; b.) Accompany to appointments; c.) Medication reminders, d.) Other_______ 3. Do you assist in some way in taking care of a family member or close relation’s finances? a.) Accompany to the bank; b.) Pay the bills; c.) Invest and/or make financial decisions; d.) Other _____ 4. What kind of care does the adult require? a.) Drive to appointments; b.) Financial assistance; c.) Companionship; d.) Mobility; e.) Bathing; f.) Dressing; g.) Meal prep; h.) Feeding; i.) Arranging family members not to be left alone; j.) Other_______ 5. How many average hours a week of assistance do you provide? a.) 0 – 4; b.) 5 – 10; c.) 11 – 15; d.) 16 -23; e.) 24-hour care 6. Where does the care recipient live? a.) Assisted Living or Long-Term Care; b.) Lives with another close relation; c.) Lives alone in another city; d.) Lives alone in same city; e.) Lives only with you; f.) Lives with you and others; g.) Other_______. 7. If living in his or her home in the community, do you have support assisting in providing the care? a.) Other close relations/friends for emotional support; b.) Relief from family or friends for 1-5 hours a wk.; c.) Day Program for 5-7 days a wk.; d.) Day Program 3-4 days a wk.; e.) Day Program 1 – 2 days a wk.; f.) Paid or subsidized support for: i.) 10 hrs + a wk.; ii.) 6-10 hrs a wk.; iii.) 0-5 hrs a wk. 8. What is your family member's or close relations’ health condition? a.) cognitive/mental health issues, e.g., Alzheimer’s; b.) mobility issues using a walker, cane, or wheelchair; c.) heart, stroke, or other physical chronic condition; d.) Other______ 9. How many hours in a 24-hour day on average are you thinking of or concerned about the care recipient? a.) 0 – 1 hr; b.) 2 – 3 hrs; c.) 3 – 4 hrs; d.) more than 4 hrs. 10. Are you assisting anyone else requiring care including children and teenagers? a.) Another person requiring care requiring less than 4 hours a week; b.) Another person requiring more than 4 hours a week c.) More than one other person requiring care less than 4 hours a week; d.) More than one other person requiring more than 4 hours a wk 11. Employed outside of the home? a.) Part-time b.) Full-time Results (for your information purposes only) Following is a guide for acknowledging and assessing the degree of care being provided to determine if you are a light, middle or heavy-weight caregiver: The more duties you are taking on, the heavier the caregiving. The more time you are physically spending on the role, the heavier the caregiving. The more time you are mentally thinking about or worried about the person receiving care, the heavier. Providing care can include mental distress and grief. The more support you are utilizing (e.g. Family, Paid Help, Day Program), the lighter the caregiving. Supports make the caregiving lighter; however, if the help (paid or unpaid) is causing distress in any way, then the caregiving is heavier for you. To be considered: There may be anger and frustration that is not directly related to the caregiving but rather stems from the family member(s) requiring care (eg. strained family dynamics, financial issues) By identifying all that is possibly involved in caregiving, you may acknowledge and assess that the caregiving is lighter than you thought which may be relieving, making it easier. The more duties you are taking on, though, make caregiving heavier. If you assess yourself to be a middle to the heavy-weight caregiver and daily coping is challenging, could it be time to consider assisting options such as researching residences or seeking out support from family members and resources from professionals? You may have heard this before, but worth hearing again – it is a strength, not a weakness to ask for assistance. Follow me on Facebook , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Eleanor! Eleanor Silverberg, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Eleanor Silverberg, founder of Jade Self Development Coaching, is a social worker, author, speaker and grief specialist whose intention is to help adults move forward stronger through diverse life-altering situational losses, applying the innovative 3-A Coping Framework she developed. Her specialty is assisting family caregivers of the chronically ill to cope and prevent burnout. Her mode of practice stands out as she combines existing grief models with conventional and practical strategies, featuring them in her books “Caregiving with Strength” and “Keeping It Together”. She has also created a modified mindfulness program in her book “Mindfulness Exercises for Dementia”. Eleanor holds a BA in Psychology, Master of Social Work, Certification in Bereavement Education, extensive training and practice in Mindfulness and over 20 years of Independent Grief Studies.

Written by: Jen Barnes , Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. There are three big things that almost every chronically stressed woman does that causes them to stay chronically stressed. They have a priority list that looks like this: Everyone Else’s Needs Everyone Else’s Wants Your Needs (If there is time) Your wants (Maybe someday?) AND even though they likely know what they need to do to feel better, like exercising, eating well, and getting solid sleep, they can’t get themselves to do it. They likely feel like they are trudging along day after day, going through the motions to get all of their stuff done. When they are needing to relax, they get one massage or go out of town for the weekend in hopes that will help them feel better. And it does help ‒ until they are back at work for a few days. Lastly, they may sign up for classes, programs, and online courses to help themselves but they never actually get around to them because they’re too “busy”. These are all signs that you are putting everyone else's needs and wants before your own. I get why you might think it needs to be that way, given the way so many of us women were raised to be of service. But the problem is, putting everyone else’s needs and wants before your own will wear you out over time. You will feel awful because your basic needs for health, wellness, and self-care aren’t being met consistently. You end up physically ill and emotionally unwell. This is because if you aren’t taking care of yourself you’re not sending your brain the message that it is safe enough to rest, digest, and connect. If this happens, then your body goes into one of its protective states where your immune system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system are deprioritized to meet the goal of safety, and then you get sick. A part of you may even know this to be true and on some level, you may believe it is important to put yourself first. But if you aren’t doing it, there is likely a part of you deep down that isn’t on board. Something inside doesn’t believe your needs deserve to be put first. Consider Brene Brown, a researcher, storyteller, and social worker known for her work on shame, vulnerability, authenticity, boundaries, and daring leadership. This past Spring after pausing to more deeply reflect on challenges with her podcast hosting site, she was lambasted and ironically, shamed. She continued to show up on her podcast and do her work to help those who tune in the best she could. However, after a few weeks, she decided to step back to focus on taking care of herself and healing from the cruelty and extreme stress she experienced. She took time to reflect, rest, have fun, connects with loved ones, do more inner work, and grow. She put herself and her needs first. She came back this fall rested and more fulfilled, having learned some things even though she recognizes her working through this has just begun. While not all of us can take a three-month sabbatical to prioritize ourselves, there are small ways we can do this in our life ‒ or at least start to. But the biggest mistake I see women facing chronic stress make is not believing they deserve the time, energy, and money they need to invest to feel better. They say things like: “I’ll exercise after I get the kids to bed” or “I’ll take that art class once everything is caught up at work and home” or “I can’t afford to buy that class or workshop because the kids want a new tablet”. But the problem is, after the kids go to bed you will likely be too tired to do much else except collapse on the couch, or you might have to do things like make lunches, do laundry, etc. And you will never be completely caught up at home or work and your kids/pets will always want new things, but that doesn’t mean it has to come at the expense of you never getting to spend money on yourself. All of this is evidence that you don’t believe you deserve it. So how do you get yourself to believe you deserve it? Here is an abbreviated form of a process I teach in my programs and do in my work with clients to start to work through this, though it may require some deeper work either 1:1 or in a small group setting: Find some relatively quiet and private space Grab a pen and a journal Take a moment to notice your breath. As you tune into your breath, ask yourself, “what gets in the way of you believing you deserve to put yourself first?”. Free write your response (don’t worry about grammar, spelling, or readability) Validate that a part of you feels this way ‒ can see how this part of you got there? Let it know that. Next, ask “what is the concern if you did put yourself first?” Free write about that. Can you see how this part of you got to be concerned in this way? If so, validate it. If not, keep writing until you do. Problem solve how the concern of this part can be resolved so that you would be safe and okay and also able to invest your own time, energy, and money into yourself (not just others) Thank these inner parts of you for working with you on this. Be sure to follow through on anything you promised. This is deeper work that likely won’t be accomplished in one setting and is sometimes best done under the supervision of a therapist (like me) trained in Internal Family Systems. A word of caution: if you have complex trauma I highly recommend doing this work only under the supervision of an individual psychotherapist since sometimes bigger stuff can come up that you will likely need support dealing with. So the question is, how much longer do you want to drag on, going through the motions day after day, never quite feeling caught up or rested, let alone really having fun and enjoying life? If you are ready to make a change, you’re invited to my complimentary one-hour worksho p How to Recover from Chronic Stress and Build Resilience . We will meet LIVE on Zoom, Saturday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m. Central Time . This event will be recorded so be sure to register even if you cannot attend live so you can access the replay. Register here. I look forward to seeing you there! Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Jen! Jen Barnes, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Jen Barnes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, stress, and grief. The daughter and sister of nurses, she has a passion for empowering nurses to build resilience. She has worked with nurses 1:1 hoping to expand her reaching to a broader audience. In 2021 she completed the Dare to Lead certificate program in order to more effectively address organizational challenges in healthcare. Most recently, she spoke at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses’s 2022 NTI conference on Building Resilience in Nursing.

Written by: Georgette LePage , Senior Level Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. As a Health & Life Coach, I have heard so many excuses why new clients tell me that they can’t lose weight: “It’s in my genes.” “I’ve always been at this weight.” “I’ve tried everything.” “I just can’t do this.” “I must not have enough willpower.” “I don’t deserve to be thinner.” “I always quit after a few days.” “Nothing has ever worked for me.” “This is just how I’m meant to be.” The list goes on and on for most people who want to lose weight. Obviously, it is easy to be discouraged with all of these excuses swirling around in your brain. After telling yourself a story in your mind for so long, you naturally begin to believe it. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way anymore. You have options. Today, I offer you another perspective about finding a reason to lose weight instead of giving an excuse why it has not yet worked for you. If you see weight loss results as elusive, let’s start with WHY you think so. It might be that you are self-sabotaging your efforts, which means that you are standing in your own way. You are afraid of what might happen and what you will do with it once you do lose weight. It is so much easier to stay stuck in an old habit than to spend the time and energy on making a change. It takes courage, determination, effort, and a willingness to make mistakes along the way. Mistakes are nothing but lessons that actually bring you closer to your goal. Each misstep is an opportunity to learn and grow. When you allow yourself to make mistakes, you allow yourself to grow. Growing brings about change, which is the key to successful, long-lasting weight loss. Most of us grew up trying to be perfect and determined to avoid making mistakes. It was how we were programmed to be. It was easier that way because we could play it safe and not take too many risks. We learned to stay in our lane. I’m thrilled to tell you that mistakes strengthen us and push us closer to our goals, especially when it comes to weight loss. This is how we figure things out and how we make changes that last. Here are a few simple ways to get out of your own way so that you can start shedding some pounds right away! 1. Shift your mindset to “I can’t ever lose weight.” to “I haven’t lost the weight I want to YET.” The power of YET is bigger than you might expect. This small but important change in perspective sets you up for success right away. Repeat the new open-minded phrase “I haven’t lost the weight I want to YET.” every morning and each time the old defeating thought pops into your head. Being aware of your thoughts is key. 2. Ditch the negative self-talk and wipe the slate clean of past limiting beliefs. Give yourself the chance to do the work to make this weight loss journey work. Move aside and pour your energy into your weight loss plan. Don’t look back at the past, but focus on today (where you are now) and the future (where you want to be). Move forward! 3. Catch yourself when your storytelling gets out of control. When you say, “I’ve tried everything and nothing works! Why bother?”, think about what you just said and examine it closer. We all know that no one has really tried everything to lose weight; it just might feel that way because that is the story we created in our minds. You’ve convinced yourself that you have, but truthfully you really haven’t. Clear the brain chatter that has been acting like an obstacle. Be willing to block out negativity and embrace new possibilities. (Caution: This powerful strategy will also show up in other areas of your life as an agent of change.Be ready to see other results, too.) 4. Good things take time, and so does healthy, long-lasting weight loss. There is no quick fix that stays effective long term. Be careful of the traps on social media and the empty promises that some programs and people offer. Don’t always believe what you see in pictures. If it’s worth working on, it will take time. Embrace the process and expect it to take some time. As the holidays approach, this is the best time to make some changes and get your weight loss started. Choose your goal, put a clear, simple plan in place, and be kind and patient as you embark on an experience that will lead you to better health on the inside and out. Be sure to get out of your own way and be willing to experience something different this time. Take one small step today and get going! Reach out to me at glepage7@me.com if you are ready to learn more about how we can get started together! You can do this! Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Georgette! Georgette LePage, Senior Level Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Georgette LePage is a certified Health and Life Coach who empowers women all around the world to lose their mental weight first in order to then lose their physical weight. Her approach is honest, real, clear, and genuine with transformational habit change and mindset reset methods. Georgette's energy and enthusiasm are contagious. Her focus on a healthy lifestyle inspires her clients to leave behind old diet culture thoughts and patterns in order to embrace fresh and simple ways to live their best lives without diet drama. Empowerment, self-confidence, and self-care are cornerstones of the programs that she offers. She helps her clients to get the results that they want with realistic, real-life strategies. She lives her own life the way she coaches others. She listens to what her clients want and guides them with compassion and accountability as they achieve their goals. She works with people of all ages (teens to seniors and every age in between) who are ready to live a healthier, more joyful life. Georgette also hosts the talk radio show WHY WEIGHT? with Dr. Pat Baccili on Transformational Talk Radio. In addition to speaking English, she also is fluent in French and Spanish. Georgette has 32 years of experience as a World Language Teacher, as well. Her coaching motto is: Feel better. Look better. Be your best self!

Written by: Veronica Sanchez De Darivas, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. Last weekend I went to Paris to meet two of my best friends and attend a conference led by Gregg Braden and Dr. Bruce Lipton, two of the greatest minds and hearts on the planet. The conference was titled “From Chaos to Coherence”, organised by TCCHE, an organisation dedicated to creating events with well-known speakers and influencers. But before getting into some key learnings I obtained during the 2 days of the conference, I will talk a bit about my experience in Paris, the City of Light. I arrived at Paris at lunch time, on a Friday with beautiful weather and with a smile not only on my face, but in my heart too. It was my first time in Paris after more than 30 years, my memories of that trip are distant and blurry and for this reason, I was eager to experience the city with a new and bright light. Friendships are very important in our lives and to share this trip with dear friends was not only a plus for me, but also a blessing. My friends Bettina and Andrea came from Germany and Switzerland and our first activity was to have lunch together and start a long conversation that continued during the 4 days we were in Paris. After a traditional French lunch, where we enjoyed “pommes, moules, pain” and more, we decided to take a walk to the Louvre museum and visit the glass pyramid which wasn’t there 30 years ago. Later our walk took us to the Seine River, where we admired the Parisian landscape and took photos. We continued along the Tuileries Garden until reaching the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. There we decided to go further and get to the famous Arc de Triomphe. This first day was a happy one, full of laughs and discoveries. And why have I spent time writing about the first day in Paris with my soul friends? Because it is then when I experienced my first inner transformation. I realised that Paris is a place I will come back to and that seeing things in the company of other beings vibrating in the same frequency, elevates our own experiences to high levels of insightful comprehension. Friends create community and a support bubble in life, it is wise to nurture your friendships. The “Chaos to Coherence” conference started the next day, Saturday morning with Gregg Braden taking the stage with his powerful message. He guided us through several discoveries from a scientific point of view, starting with the concept of “Cymatics”, which is the study of visible sound and vibration and how vibration creates patterns in everything, including us. The universe is a “living organism” and, according to Braden, we are “soft technology” because each cell receives and emits information. Later, Dr. Bruce Lipton talked about several misperceptions like “matter and energy are separated”, when in reality this is not the case. However, the most spread misperception of all is that “your genes control your life”, which according to Dr. Lipton is a big misconception. He then proceeded to explain the concept of “Epigenetics”, which implies that “your consciousness control your genes”. In the afternoon, Gregg Braden continued his presentation with a live demonstration of the power of the heart, following the discoveries of the HeartMath Institute, which I know very well as I am a HeartMath Certified Coach too. The heart commands the brain and when we are able to put our heart into a coherent pattern we are in position of managing our emotional states in a more proactive and healthy way. Dr. Bruce Lipton talked about evolution and how the idea of it being a completely random process is also a misperception and took us on a trip through human history regarding our self-perception and explanation of the world. Day 2 of the conference got even more amusing with Gregg Braden speaking about a fundamental discovery: “the secret of our origin is within us”. Yes, because information is stored in life, in other words in our cells, therefore in our DNA. I highly recommend reading his book called The God Code. Afterwards, Dr. Bruce Lipton talked to us about the big causes of disease and how the environment controls the activity of our genes. He finished his speech showing a dynamic way to reprogram our subconscious mind. The conference ended with Gregg Braden talking about “heart intelligence” and with a powerful exercise based on the HeartMath techniques. Of course, I cannot detailed every bit of the conference, just give you a quick view of it. In summary and in context with what I believe and practice through the Cyclopea Method, HeartMath and the power of words, I can say the following: We are Energy Beings As Buddha has said “what we think we become” We are powerful beyond our own understanding We are creators capable of transforming our world We are in control and it is time to believe in us Radical Inner Transformation is a choice. Yes, sometimes we need reassurance, that is why is key to attend conferences, courses and talks of this sort, to gain a new perspective and to initiate the process of transforming paradigms. I will leave you with a short heart meditation: Sit down and close your eyes Relax your whole body at once Start breathing in and out slower than usual Focus your attention on your heart area Visualise your heart full of light Activate the feeling of gratitude Stay feeling this for a few minutes Then bring your awareness to your body Open your eyes. Who you are lies within you, it is time to awaken your inner vision. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and visit my website for more info! Read more from Veronica! Veronica Sanchez De Darivas, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Veronica Sanchez De Darivas shares tools on how to manage stress, negative emotions and build resilience and on how to use high vibration words. Veronica is a Spanish grammar and literature teacher. During the last twelve years, she has dedicated herself to spirituality and is a Certified Instructor for the Cyclopea Method of Internal Activation of the Pineal Gland, a method created in South America 33 years ago by the spiritual leader Fresia Castro. Veronica is the first instructor in the world teaching this life changing method in English. Veronica is a Spiritual Life Coach and a HeartMath Certified Coach as well. Veronica is also an author. She has been writing for many years for online magazines and blogs in Spanish and English. Veronica is both a Chilean and an Australian citizen now living in the UK. Her mission is the expansion of consciousness.

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