Catherine A. Brennan

Maintaining excellence requires ongoing training and learning. Earlier in October, Kaitlynn Steele, our HR Manager attended the MNSHRM Conference to keep up on best practices in human resources and be trained on the new laws that have come out of the last legislative session.

Do you or your child suffer from anxiety? Then please do yourself a favor and listen to this 30 minute podcast.

Here are some highlights:
As a society, we have "pathologized" discomfort.
We all need connection. Nothing happens in isolation.
Will you commit to the awareness of your anxiety and have curiosity about what it is trying to tell you?
Will you choose health and healing for yourself?

Over time, you can heal from anxiety. I know because I've done it. Anxiety is not a life sentence or something that is out of your control. It will take work to overcome it, but I argue that it's more difficult to be anxious day in and day out.

Be well.

Thanks Dr. Caroline Leaf

6 steps to a less anxious life with John Delany In this episode, I talk with Dr. John Delony about how to recognize and interpret the anxiety signals in your life. John also shares 6 steps to help you be a...

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Good habits lead to a good life. It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one. In this month's newsletter, I talk about 3 habits that are sure to give you a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life.

Habits

Confrontation doesn't have to be destructive; it can be a powerful tool in promoting connection and understanding. When confrontation is rooted in love, it allows you to address difficult issues while maintaining respectful relationships. It's about creating space for honest dialogue, allowing you to express your feelings and listen deeply to the other person's perspective.

Visit https://www.boundaries.me/ to learn more.

Keep asking questions.

If you keep allowing people who don’t align with you, your values, or your growth into your life then maybe it’s time to stop putting the blame on them and look inside at why?

My 5 step Neurocycle is designed to help you analyze the why and find the root, and help you rewire your brain so you don’t keep doing things that hurt you.

Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app

The fountain of youth hasn’t been found — but swimming may come close A growing body of research suggests that swimming provides a unique boost to our brain health. Neurobiologist Seena Mathew explains what scientists know — and what they’re still figurin…

MAKE A HABIT OF ACCEPTANCE
Find out why this is a good habit and how to make this a good habit in your life.

Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.

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MAKE A HABIT OF ACCEPTANCE Make a habit of acceptance. It's a good habit that will lead to a good life.You can subscribe to my YouTube channel to find out this and many other specific ...

MAKE A HABIT OF ACCEPTANCE
What things or people are hard to accept? Why is that? How does it feel?

Explore some ways of acceptance that would be easier to live with. Go ahead, give it a try!

Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.

MAKE A HABIT OF ACCEPTANCE
Find out in this week's blog what it means to be accepting, how it can improve your life, and how to get started.

Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.
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Make a HABIT of Acceptance — Catherine Are you an accepting person? Let me ask you a few questions. Do you accept yourself, your parents’, your spouse, the weather, things you don’t understand, different opinions, or compliments? Acceptance can be tricky business. Learning to accept all these things will be a game changer for your li...

MAKE A HABIT OF ACCEPTANCE
What does it this mean to you? Acceptance encompasses living in the moment, receiving what is offered, and not trying to control. This habit will bring you peace. Watch for my blog tomorrow to find out more about the habit of acceptance.

Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.

MAKE A HABIT OF BEING NON-JUDGMENTAL
Are you judgmental? It's not a good habit. Find out more on my YouTube channel.

Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.

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You were asked which of these 3 habits would you most like to make a part of your life.

And the winner is . . . Living With Purpose!

We can make our "purpose" such a big deal that we find it hard to land on one.

Your purpose is something you're good at, something you enjoy doing, and something the world needs. Simple as that. Don't overthink it. Just try one. If it sticks, you'll know you're on to something. If it doesn't, you've eliminated something it's not.

This is a process. Instead of getting stuck, just dive right in and try something on.

Thanks for your feedback!

MAKE A HABIT OF BEING NON-JUDGMENTAL
For those of you who judge easily, this is a challenging question. Start to look at when you jump to judgment easily. Then ask yourself, why???

MAKE A HABIT OF BEING NON-JUDGMENTAL
It's easy to be judgmental. Find out how you can become non-judgmental and discover the benefits it will bring you.

Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.

Make a HABIT of Being Non-Judgmental — Catherine We all do it. It’s natural to jump to conclusions and judge others. People don’t act like we want them to. We get uncomfortable. What do you do when we find yourself becoming the judge?

MAKE A HABIT OF BEING NON-JUDGMENTAL
I sure like Deepak Chopra's response to this question.

Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.

Being Judgmental Being Judgmental

MAKE A HABIT OF BEING NON-JUDGMENTAL
Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.

MAKE A HABIT OF BEING NON-JUDGMENTAL

MAKE A HABIT OF BEING NON-JUDGMENTAL
Does this mean that you'll never use your judgment? Absolutely not.

Being non-judgmental is not jumping to conclusions based ONLY on what you know. It's a place where you have the humility to know you don't know everything. It's being open to new perspectives and ideas without letting go of your experiences and wisdom.

Good habits lead to a good life.
It's easier to form a good habit than live with a bad one.

Full moon.

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is one of the most important books I've ever read. I highly recommend.

don Miguel Ruiz Don Miguel Ruiz is a renowned spiritual teacher and internationally bestselling author of the “Toltec Wisdom Series,” including “The Four Agreements,” “The Mastery of Love,” “The Voice of Knowledge,” “The Circle of Fire,” and “The Fifth Agreement.” The series of books have so...

The difference between intelligence and wisdom is enormous! Although I strive for both, wisdom is the ultimate goal.

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Every mother knows the truth of this.

It's all where your focus lies.

Just something I’ve been reminding myself of a lot lately.

Yes!

It’s simple. People who have close relationships with family and friends live longer, are physically healthier, have better memories, and feel happier. Read more: https://bit.ly/3GjTEqX

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This is a good reminder. If we could only see people's "stuff" as a physical thing that is smelly and nasty. That other person doesn't want it either! Let's not spread it around like a virus. Be the one who does not give it any more power to destroy.

An important reminder if you’re going to be around someone who pushes your buttons this week👆

Remember what others say and do does not define you in any way, it is a perception of what they see and feel.

So don't take on their personal energy as if it's you, because it is not.

Speak up in a strong kind way if it feels like the right thing to do, or most often we simply walk away and wish them well from afar.

People who say really hurtful things are not worth your time and energy in the moment.❤️‍🩹

(When someone spews something really hurtful, don’t pick it up and hold it and rub it into your heart and snuggle with it and carry it around for a long time. Don’t even put energy into kicking it to the curb. You gotta see it and step OVER it or go AROUND it and keep on going.-Brené Brown)

This is a good image to reflect on. Often we take personally another person's rude behavior when they themselves may be the one suffering. It helps to be compassionate, . . . even to those who are rude to us.

If you have family members who suffer from anxiety, you have a higher risk of developing it too. Both nature (genetics) and nurture (behavior) play a role in this phenomenon. Studies on identical twins and within families have shown the high genetic nature of many mental health issues. According to research, the familial risk of anxiety disorders is:

Identical twins: 40%
Siblings: 25%
General population: 6%
A 2014 study in the journal Translational Psychiatry found that the α-endomannosidase gene (MANEA) was associated with panic disorder and social anxiety disorder. In terms of nurture, parents tend to model anxious behaviors that children emulate. In addition, research in Child Psychiatry & Human Development shows that parents with social anxiety disorder demonstrate less warmth/positive effect with their children, give them more criticism, and have more doubts about their child’s competency than non-anxious parents. It’s likely that rubs on kids.

Having a genetic risk is not a death sentence; it should be a wake-up call for you to know your vulnerabilities and get serious about taking care of your brain. Genes load the gun; your behavior and environment pull the trigger.

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I am guilty of trying to not upset people. What often happens though, is the person who ends up upset is me. Henry Cloud is a master at helping people establish their boundaries so that all of our relationships can be healthy.

If you are successful in life, you are guaranteed to upset some people in your life. If the loving, kind, responsibile, honest people in your life are upset with you, you should take a hard look at your choices. But if the controlling, unstable, irresponsibile, or manipulative people are upset, then it could very well be a sign you're moving in the right direction.

This is so true. The main point is made at the end, . . . feel your emotions but don't stay with negative ones! For those who are feeling stuck in their lives, check out my book and workbook http://www.catherineabrennan.com/book-store to help you get beyond your current difficulty.

Let's all remember this, people, after the election results are in.

These are interesting ideas to ponder.

Great Mantra

Oh, I love this so much!
It challenges my plans and expectations and allows for openness when all does not go as expected.
It requires that I be both intentional and discerning.
Be aware that reality will direct you.

Yep.

It sure is! Step back, don't take the disrespect personally, and breathe.

You may even say, "tell me more". Have it come from a heart that is curious, wanting to understand instead of defend.

Defense is the beginning of war.

It makes life so much easier to follow these ONE-Minute Habits!