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3 Brain Tricks For Expanding Attention and Handling Stress

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This week, I’m sharing my personal journey of resetting my mind and business, and the three simple brain shifts that have helped me expand my attention and handle stress in a more sustainable way. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, I walk you through practical, grounded tools you can start using right away to feel more focused and in control.

In this episode, I explore how I’m learning to manage overwhelm and embrace humility through powerful metaphors. My hope is that this conversation gives you permission to slow down and make small, meaningful changes that support a more intentional life and work.

Let’s stop imposing my idea of how things should be, how people should behave, how things should work, and let’s just look at what’s there, right?
— Hannah Cole

This week, I’m sharing my personal journey of resetting my mind and business, and the three simple brain shifts that have helped me expand my attention and handle stress in a more sustainable way. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, I walk you through practical, grounded tools you can start using right away to feel more focused and in control.

In this episode, I explore how I’m learning to manage overwhelm and embrace humility through powerful metaphors. My hope is that this conversation gives you permission to slow down and make small, meaningful changes that support a more intentional life and work.

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00:10 A  journey on how I’m embracing the Reset

12:08 The Power of Reading 

15:24 Building a Supportive Community

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TAKEAWAYS:

  • Taking a pause can improve mental clarity and productivity.

  • Reading more and reducing screen time enhances sleep and attention.

  • Using accountability tools like co-working sessions can reduce task avoidance.

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My Mental Health Checklist for Hard Times

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Today, In the wake of the election, I’m sharing my personal recipe for maintaining your mental health during tough political times and emphasizing the importance of taking care of your basic needs. I’m also talking about how you can focus on finding joy in the small moments and connecting with loved ones, rather than getting caught up in the negativity of social media and constant news consumption.

Join me in this important episode to learn how you can make sure you're prioritizing your mental health and how you can make a difference in local elections.  

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Today, In the wake of the election, I’m sharing my personal recipe for maintaining your mental health during tough political times and emphasizing the importance of taking care of your basic needs. I’m also talking about how you can focus on finding joy in the small moments and connecting with loved ones, rather than getting caught up in the negativity of social media and constant news consumption.

 

Join me in this important episode to learn how you can make sure you're prioritizing your mental health and how you can make a difference in local elections.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Focusing on something you can control 6:36

  • Finding joy in the small things and turning to the arts 11:44

  • Increasing political engagement and reducing news intake 25:03

 

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