Well being — Captain's Log — Captain Inspiration

What steps do you take when you want more well-being in your life? Psychologist Tim Hasser shows in his research that time affluence is a consistent predictor of well-being where as material affluence is not. Time affluence is the feeling that one has sufficient time to pursue activities that are personally meaningful and to reflect and engage in leisure. Time poverty is the feeling that one is constantly stressed, rushed, over-worked, behind. So what’s the key? Simplify your life and get more time.

Well beingJordan ManessSeptember 24, 2021Time Affluence, Happiness, Well Being

Stop Should-ing All Over Yourself

Have you ever caught yourself using the word “should” a lot in your life? I SHOULD have gone to the gym today, I SHOULD have had less wine, I SHOULD have studies more for my test, I SHOULD have called my friend today. Or whatever. Stephen Guise author of “How to Be an Imperfectionist” recommends we use the words “could have” instead of “should have.” He says, “Do this when reviewing past actions because you really don’t know exactly how something might have turned out. It’s also much more empowering.” Try this today and catch yourself whenever you use the word “should” and re-state the sentence using the word “could.” See how this changes how you feel.

Well beingJordan ManessFebruary 24, 2021Perfectionism, Stephen Guise, Well being

Social Media is a Highlight Reel

Do you ever catch yourself feeling bad about yourself or your life after looking through your Facebook or Instagram feed? You’re not alone. A 2018 study concluded that there is in fact a causal link between the use of social media and negative effects on well-being, primarily depression and loneliness. The study was published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology. Author Mark Manson spoke about this on ‘The New Man Podcast’ with Tripp Lanier. Manson said, “We only see the ‘highlight reel” of people’s lives: this creates a perception of what is ‘normal’.

Lost But On The Right Path

In the book, “Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life” authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans talk about reframing the concept of feeling lost. Instead, state, “I don’t always know where I’m going but I know if I’m going in the right direction.”

Career, Confidence, Purpose, Well beingJordan ManessJanuary 25, 2021Confidence, Designing Your Life, Open, optimism

Be Like A Buffalo

Rory Vaden (a Colorado Native) and author of “Procrastinate on Purpose” and “Take the Stairs” talks about how in Colorado, cows and buffaloes both make their home there. When the storms move in from the west, cows run away from the storm which actually maximizes their pain. Buffaloes run towards the storm which minimizes the pain. This is called THE PAIN PARADOX.

Confidence, Mental Health, Problem Solving, Well being, FearJordan ManessAugust 31, 2020Fear, Rory Vaden, Pain Paradox, Colorado, Buffalo

Do You Know Who Things Always Turn Out Best For?

What if you could put away your worries about the future and know that things were going to turn out for the best for you? You can be the person people point to and say, ‘look how great things always turn out for him/her.’ Legendary UCLA basketball coach, John Wooden said, “Things Turn Out Best for Folks Who Make the Best of the Way Things Turn Out.”

DEFINING SUCCESS

In a recent interview, Ed Norton was asked to define what makes a person successful. He responded: “Successful people are healthy, well-balanced, well-adjusted people with time for the tings that matter most to them.”

Success, Well being, HappinessJordan ManessFebruary 10, 2020Success, Ed Norton

Applying What You've Already Learned

In Michael Gelb’s book, “How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci”, there is the following excellent journal exercise: Ask yourself, “What 7 experiences in my life were most influential?” Then, list how you apply daily what you learned from these experiences

Education, Well beingJordan ManessJanuary 8, 2020Da Vinci, Michael Gelb, Life lessons, Trusting Yourself

The tighter you grip, the less fun you have

Anyone ever told you you’re a little uptight? Perhaps you have a tight grip on life in an attempt to control life and avoid problems. Author Robert A. Glover would point out the fundamental flaw in that approach. “Life cannot be problem-free. Instead, recognize the goal of living a life of INTEGRITY and ENJOYING THE WILD RIDE. Control is an illusion. Let go and let life happen.”

Well being, Surrender, FaithJordan ManessOctober 21, 2019Control, Robert A. Glover, Integrity, Trust, Joy