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How well do you navigate your mental traffic states?🔴🟢 Like the signals on the road, our minds operate in distinct states that can either impede or enhance our journey toward personal and professional fulfillment. 🔴 Red Light Moments: Times of stress, doubt, or overwhelming emotions are like red lights. They signal us to stop, assess our current state, and carefully consider our next steps. These moments are crucial for preventing mental burnout and fostering self-awareness. 🟢 Green Light Moments: Then there are the times when everything feels aligned, and we experience peace and clarity. These moments are our green lights, encouraging us to proceed, fostering growth and connection to our deeper goals. __________________ ‼️ But how do we Understand and Recognise these mental states? ‼️How can we make conscious choices, and redirect the traffic of our thoughts and emotions towards a more positive and fulfilling destination? Well, YES- we can use Mind Mapping for this... and here's how #mindmapping can help us to visually organize our thoughts during these red and green light moments 👇👇 ✅ Understanding Emotional Triggers: 👉🏽By mapping out what typically leads to red light states, we can prepare and mitigate these responses. ✅Charting a Course to Green Light States: 👉🏽Mind mapping helps us to visualize pathways that lead to positive emotions and states, reinforcing behaviors that drive us there. _________________ 📌How do you recognize and manage these mental traffic states? 💥May you navigate through your mental traffic states with ease and clarity, setting the tone for a #productive and fulfilling week ahead! 🚀🧠

🌟 Finding clarity in the midst of chaos! 🌪️ In those overwhelming days when everything seems tangled, we're on a rollercoaster of routine, but why the struggle? It's simply the rush, the hustle in our thoughts, emotions, news, and daily tasks. The cup is about to overflow. 🚦 So, what's the remedy? Let's hit the pause button, take a breather, and slow down. No need to juggle 600 things at once! 🛑 Allocate 5 or 10 minutes for ourselves, disconnect, and recharge. It's time to detach, not underestimate the impact of events, and prioritize our mental well-being. 🌈 Let's embrace tranquility for our minds and souls. #SelfCare #MindfulMoments #FindYourPeace ✨

Yes "I'm using a bed sheet as a curtain."... Transforming Mindset, Embracing the Journey: A Personal Reflection 🌟 In the past 6 months, I've experienced a profound improvement in my mental health by adopting a new mindset: letting go of worry and wholeheartedly trusting the process. For years, I've relentlessly pushed myself, always feeling like I wasn't working hard enough, despite being one of the hardest workers I know. That's just how my mind operated - enough was never truly enough. But recently, I've shifted my perspective to embrace the way things unfold and prioritize self-care. This shift has been one of the most significant improvements I've made lately. I've come to realize that if I'm to navigate through life's journey with peace and fulfillment, I must learn to accept and love all my quirks and idiosyncrasies. For me, reaching new heights means believing in the process and embracing the concept I shared in my previous post about "Good? Bad? Who Knows?" So here's my mantra: Be so deeply in love with what you do that every day feels like a love story. Let butterflies fill your stomach each morning as you wake up to chase your dreams. Let's continue this journey together, embracing every twist and turn with open arms. 🦋 #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #TrustTheProcess #SelfLove #EmbraceTheJourney

I decided to kick the habit of checking my phone as soon as I woke up, and the change has had an amazing impact on my day! We’ve all been there: waking up to the buzz of notifications and diving straight into a digital whirlwind. I was - diving straight into a flood of notifications, emails, and social media updates adding an immediate influx of information What I got - Increased Stress Shift of Focus Lost Time Instead, I gave myself- a moment to breathe reflect set the tone for the day ahead It allows me - to prioritize your mental clarity focus on what’s truly important Starting your day without your phone isn’t just about resisting distraction; it’s about reclaiming your time and mental space. You’ll be surprised at how much more centered and in control you feel when you give yourself that morning buffer. Do you have any morning habits that help you stay focused and calm?

We carry a lot of mental load, and one of the most helpful things you can do to unload is face plant into a bowl of ice cream 🍦 (JK, but kinda not…) 🙃 The best thing you can do is take a few moments to: ✋🏼 pause 💭 reflect 📝 journal Come to think of it, doing this alongside eating a bowl of cookies ‘n cream sounds pretty great, so yes, grab some ice cream. Here are 5 mindful reflection questions to *unload* your mental load at the end of the week: - Brain dump Set a timer for 3 minutes and just dump all your thoughts out. - In my feels: What is feeling good? What’s not feeling good? - What do I need to say that’s not being said? To yourself, to a loved one, friend, boss, etc. - What do I need help with? Pick the most pressing thing and take it through the SMART request framework: Make the ask specific, meaningful, actionable, relevant and time-bound. For example, “Hi friend, I have an idea and need your brainstorming magic! Would you be able to meet for an hour after work on Friday at 6:00PM? Happy hour's on me!" - What is this moment asking of me? To be brave, to delegate, to slow down, to reprioritize, to take a vacation? Let your inner voice speak to you. It has 💎 of wisdom to share. ____________________________ Hi! I'm Alison 👋🏼, a high-achieving 30-something who did everything right, only to realize it felt totally wrong 😬 Now I write about growing a better quality of (work)life that's deeply meaningful and fulfilling (Can you picture your parents laughing uncontrollably and shaking their head?? 🙃) 🔔 Follow me, Alison Zamora, to intentionally grow into the next phase of your (work)life ♻ Repost to share with your LinkedIn besties who are also secretly asking, "What am I doing with my life?!" at least 3 times a day. #worklife #clarity #personalgrowth #journalprompts

Walk away....just WALK AWAY from negative people. If you don't have a choice...try this. 5 comebacks to deal with negative people: 1. "𝐈𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐈 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧." Why? Because they are probably going through something themselves. Show compassion and it might change their perspective(they may walk away from you). 2. "𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥." Sometimes, you need to put your foot down. Stand up for yourself, be strong and don't allow someone to take your positive mindset for granted. 3. "𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲." Corny? Perhaps...but it works every time. Depending on the person it may require some elaboration. If it's someone close and if you say this with compassion, they are more likely to listen to you. 4. "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫." Corny again? Well, not really. You don't know what they are going through. It can be a gentle reminder of their struggles- no matter what they may be. (They might get emotional too!) 5. "𝐈 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞?" Positivity is contagious. If they throw their negativity on you...give them a choice- to be optimistic or stay the same. Their response will tell you if you need to stay or walk away. What would you add to the list? ------------------- If you found it helpful, like, reshare and follow me Bivita Chhetri for more clarity content at 10 AM(IST) & 7 PM(IST) every day. 🙏 P.S.: If you're struggling to achieve mental freedom, I am just a message away.

🌟✨ Monday Motivation! ✨🌟 "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" by Amy Morin provides powerful insights into the behaviors that define mental strength. By avoiding self-pity, giving away power, and fearing change, they empower themselves to navigate challenges confidently. They focus on what they can control, learn from mistakes, and embrace resilience, leading to greater fulfillment and success.

It almost felt like quitting, but I found a way! It's easy to get caught up in inaction, leading to feelings of sadness and feeling stuck. However, by consistently taking daily action, we can become unstoppable and shield ourselves from these feelings entirely. Here’s how: ➡️ Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve. Clear goals provide direction and purpose. ➡️ Create a Daily Routine: Consistency is key. Establish a routine that includes small, actionable steps toward your goals. ➡️ Stay Accountable: Share your goals with a friend or mentor who can help keep you on track. ➡️ Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and celebrate your progress, no matter how small. It boosts motivation and morale. ➡️ Reflect and Adjust: Regularly review your progress and make necessary adjustments to stay on course. By embracing a proactive mindset, we can transform our lives and protect our mental well-being. Take that first step today, and watch how consistency can turn your dreams into reality. 💪✨ Enjoy this? ♻️ Repost it to your network and follow Harish Singh for more. 🔔 I will be sharing regular content on Self-Growth, Productivity and Mental Health. Follow for more insights! #MentalHealth #Consistency #PersonalGrowth #DailyAction #Unstoppable

Stop! 🛑 Let's shift our perspective Happy Wednesday, now that I’ve got your attention Isn't it curious how our minds can sometimes play tricks on us as we navigate through the week's tasks? Especially this day of the week? I often share insights from my mental health journey and the valuable lessons I've learned along the way. My aim is simple: if I can help just one person, it's worth it Could that person be you today? Let me share a mindset shift that recently struck me while speaking with my therapist We were recently delving into one of my passions, making music, and I made the comment: "Ah, I love it, but I've been really slacking lately." I felt like I hadn’t even got the word out 😂 and my therapist responded with,  "You're not slacking; you're just not as interested in it right now." And just like that, 💡 moment I had been berating myself, convinced I was falling short in an area, feeling guilty….. About a hobby! 😅 Crazy right? So, if you find yourself this week beating yourself up about aspects of your work or activities, consider this: "Why haven't I been as interested in this lately?" Maybe its connecting the dots to value or maybe with the sheer volume of tasks vying for your attention daily its fallen to the side Either way that's perfectly alright. Simply pick up where you left off and press forward Life already throws enough our way; we don't need to contribute to those challenges #MindShift #MentalHealth #Growth David J.P. Fisher Becky Brown Steve Watt Brandon Lee Samantha McKenna Angela Clendenin Annika Johnson Reed Johnson Cara Andolino Susan McMahon

Imagine a clear mind—how would it help? . . At one point, my mind was overwhelmed with constant racing thoughts and worries. It was too much, and I knew I had to make a change. That’s when I found out—Thought De-fusion. We cannot stop or eliminate our thoughts. Instead of letting them control me, I started to distance myself from them. Here’s how: -Recognize the Thought: Instead of saying, "I’m not good enough," I tell myself, "I’m having the thought that I’m not good enough." -Observe the Thought: Then, I take it a step further and say, "I notice that I’m having the thought that I’m not good enough." -Label the Thought: Acknowledge it as a mental event. For instance, "This is my mind thinking that I’m not good enough." -Visualize the Thought: Imagine placing the thought on a leaf and letting it float down a stream. This helps to visualize it drifting away. -Refocus on the Present: Bring your attention back to what you are doing at the moment. Engage fully with your surroundings or task at hand. -Practice Self-Compassion: Remind yourself that everyone has unhelpful thoughts and that they don’t define your worth or abilities. Remember, you are not your thoughts. By creating this mental space, If you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, try taking a moment to step back, breathe and distance thoughts. You might be surprised at the difference it can make. #MentalHealth #WellBeing #PersonalGrowth