Featured post
COST of Guidebooks – All 4 Growth Mindset Guidebooks cost $25 each – hard copy and $20 each PDF . All 4 books come with applied brain facts to use in solving problems in everyday situations as a way to help seniors live their best lives. E-transfer to ewebermita@gmail.com, then… Read more »
Imagine walking into a bowling alley that feels different from the moment you step inside. The air buzzes not just with the sound of rolling balls and crashing pins, but with conversations about learning, improvement, and encouragement. Sherwood Bowl is no ordinary bowling alley. This is a Growth Mindset business… Read more »
In a world where uncertainty can stifle creativity, innovative leaders have a choice: operate from fear or embrace curiosity. Fear constricts, leading to rigid thinking, risk aversion, and an environment where bold ideas never take flight. Curiosity, on the other hand, opens mental and emotional doors of possibility. It fuels… Read more »
What if grace is the essence of living wisely as our richest experience in a broken world? In our world marked by imperfection and challenges, the essence of wisdom as a lived experience involves embracing grace in the present moment, acknowledging life’s inherent uncertainties, and cultivating resilience through grace-filled adaptability… Read more »
To cultivate a culture rooted in care and kindness that counters prevailing societal fears, we first anchor ourselves in healthy mental and emotional practices. Shifting from fear-based reactions to intentional, loving, and healing thought patterns may require consistent practice, yet it starts with one small choice. Here are a few… Read more »
Both love and fear are driven by powerful brain chemicals, determined by our choices and shaped by our actions. Love is fueled by oxytocin and dopamine, and it promotes connection and trust, while fear is powered by cortisol and toxic adrenalines, and it triggers internal false alarms and reactions such… Read more »
Financial decisions are deeply influenced by our mindset which relies on our brain’s chemistry and structure. Our daily choices can literally change the brain’s capabilities! Whether we experience financial fear or freedom depends not only on external factors like income or expenses but also on how our brain processes stress,… Read more »
Serotonin, as a neurotransmitter, plays a key role in regulating our moods, emotions, energy and overall well-being. Often called the “happiness chemical,” serotonin helps stabilize our mood, promotes feelings of contentment, and even supports sleep, digestion, and cognitive functions. Low serotonin levels have been linked to depression, anxiety, and other… Read more »
Awareness of debilitating self-talk depends on a few neural realities. We now know, for example that loneliness comes less from being alone and more from feeling disconnected or unworthy. We accept that we can be in a crowd and still ache with isolation. Anger often arises not from others’ mistakes… Read more »
Many of the choices we make in life are based on assumptions—beliefs we take for granted about what is possible or necessary. While some assumptions help us navigate the world efficiently, others can limit our growth and hold us back from achieving our full potential. These “fixed choices” often feel… Read more »
Sometimes we need to see the opposite of a good thing, in order to understand its toxic alternative. For instance the opposite of growth-mindset practices are closed mindset toxins where twelve intentional alternatives include the following: 1. Problem – Attacks Are Normal. In toxic environments, personal attacks, harsh criticism, and… Read more »
