by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jul 20, 2017 | Addiction, Mindfulness, Relationships, Values
On how my wife’s financial clarity helped me build a new perspective on money and freedom. Plus: the scientific answer to why new stuff doesn’t make us happier for long. A primer on how to emotionally unhook from belongings you love while connecting to loved ones.
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jul 18, 2017 | Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-care, Values
“[P]eople spend at least half their waking hours simulating rather than paying attention to the world around them, and this pure simulation strongly drives their feelings.” – Lisa Feldman Barrett, How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain, p. 71. The...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jul 17, 2017 | Anxiety, Mindfulness
Chances are that you worry about things that are beyond your control. And, if you’re like me, you’re looking for ways to focus more on the areas you can change and less on what you cannot change. According to a U.S. National Institute of Health study (2001...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jun 22, 2017 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-care
Do you generally remember more bad events than good ones? Are you a “Glass Half Empty” kind of person? If so, you’re probably missing out on a lot of potential for success and gratitude in your life. It’s what Dr. Gilovich and Dr. Davidai call...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jun 5, 2017 | Mindfulness
Humans are not fragile teacups. If you drop us, we might break, but we can heal, and become even smarter, wiser, and more loving because of the awareness and empathy that we gain from suffering. A teacup, on the other hand, does not grow from a challenge. If...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | May 3, 2017 | Anxiety, Mindfulness
Do you lock your door at night? Do you lock your door if you head out to grab groceries? Do you lock your doors when you leave for work or school or jazzercize in the morning? I know I do. And why is that? Is it because I feel unsafe in my quiet suburban...
