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Quieting the Mind
Whenever I work with students, I have a routine I ask them to do: I call it the “Warrior’s Repose” in line with the idea of Mental Martial Arts. The Warrior’s Repose As you breathe, occupy your mind by noticing your surroundings. Repeat this process until you lose track of…
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Don’t Think of an Elephant–Problems with Negative Statements
The way that we provide instructions and frame problems can inhibit effectiveness and even lead to violence.
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Poor Communication is Poor Problem Solving
Most people do not think about how we communicate, they simply communicate the way they have seen others communicate. They do this without realizing that they are trying to achieve something (aka problem-solve) through their communication. Unfortunately, this ignorance becomes a problem. Many of our communication strategies are poor problem-solving…
