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Week 1 = Neurodiversity
The world needs all kinds of brains. Everyone benefits when we are all empowered to contribute. Finding solutions to previously un-resolved problems, are not likely to come from the same old kind of thinking. Outliers are needed.
Neurodiversity overview and opportunities. Neurodiversity is the fact that neurological differences like Anxiety, ADHD, and Dyslexia, are natural human variations that have real benefits. Diversity brings strength and resiliency to all systems - eco, cognitive, biological, political, cultural, educational, and sports teams.. Research shows there is no gold standard brain. There are two sides of every neurological coin and evidence suggests such brain difference are by evolutionary design and thus serve as valuable specialization trade offs rather than as purposeless breakdowns in function. Traditionally, practitioners have focused on the deficits. Neurodiversity recognizes the challenges associated with each brain style, but focuses on the individual’s strengths to be a part of the solutions.
Learning styles overview and complimentary brain styles discussion to consider in team collaborations.
Practical implications for neurodiversity as it pertains to growing your peace and power for school, athletics, leadership, and relationships are discussed.
Quote by Barb Rentenbach, “When enough of us embrace our purpose and being part of the solution, eventually justice prevails and discrimination bails.”
Week 2 = Attention
Practice having one good thought at a time. What we focus on grows.
How to build sustained attention is discussed and practiced.
Impulsivity tool: STOP meaning S – stop, T - Take a deep breath, O – observe yourself, P – proceed with compassion considering only speaking to add value.
If we treat or medicate away ADHD, we may lose adventurers, explorers, protectors, inventors, athletes, and other bold contributors.
Practical implications for attention management as it pertains to growing your peace and power for school, athletics, leadership, and relationships are discussed.
Quote by Dr. Wayne Dyer, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
Week 3 = Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common and most effectively treated psychological condition. The cause and cure for anxiety are the brain and the mind respectively. Once student athletes learn the role of their brain (an organ in their body) and their mind (thoughts which are in their control), they have the tools to manage anxiety.
Anxiety Dos and Don’ts are discussed.
Fear is needed for courage.
Self-talk: it is unwise to believe everything you think. Consider that most of your thoughts are not your own (original thoughts are rare) as we are flooded with the opinions, values, and judgments of our environment. You may train yourself to think and thus feel only one good thought at a time.
Multitasking myth: Your conscious mind can not multitask. Please consider doing one thing at a time and do it well.
Practical implications for anxiety management as it pertains to growing your peace and power for school, athletics, leadership, and relationships are discussed.
Quote by Dr. Paul Jenkins, “When you understand the interplay between the brain and the mind, you are in the perfect position to understand the secret to overcoming fear, anxiety, and worry. “
Week 4 = Adapting to Change
Impermanence is a fact.
Acceptance = resiliency. When we take advantage of the opportunity to change and better ourselves, it takes the hurt out of the change pain.
Attitude is everything with obstacles. Everybody gets tired, but those who arise from suffering and adversity change the world.
Being in the Now perspective is discussed.
Adaptability is key to survival and well-being. Children are usually more flexible and resilient than adults. Why? The answer is child’s play, as science confirms we learn almost effortlessly through play as more brain regions are activated. Opportunities for playful work productivity are discussed. Being consciously immersed in play allows the mind to dance, free of thoughts, and that is when creative thinking is ripe. When our mind is working on what we are not thinking about, our intuition and interconnectedness peak.
Practical implications for adapting to change as it pertains to growing your peace and power for school, athletics, leadership, and relationships are discussed.
Quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn, “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
Week 5 = Relationships
True is kind. Communicate clearly and honestly. When you fall short, make things as right as possible as soon as possible.
Processing and letting go of Blame, Shame, and Forgiveness is discussed and practiced.
Active listening is deconstructed and practiced.
The truly wise understand they know only part of the truth and are enthusiastic to learn more.
Practical implications for emotional regulation in relationships as it pertains to growing your peace and power for school, athletics, leadership, and relationships are discussed.
Quote by Dr. Alan Cohen, “Fear hurts. Love heals. All else is detail… Boil every choice down to what heals verses what hurts, answer fear with love, and you will find the peace you seek.”
Week 6 = Meaningful Productivity
Purpose and Perseverance. Who am I? And how do I wish to be?
F+ = Pronounced “F positive”, it simply means if a choice feels FUN/fascinating and POSITIVE for your-self and as many others as possible, do it. We discuss how to synchronize your talents and intentions. Tune in and know you are on your path when it feels good whether the emotion is exhilaration or peace. Truthfulness is the prerequisite to the F+ paradigm. It does not work as recommended if you are not truthful with yourself and others. F+ is an easy paradigm for living WELL on purpose.
Human beings are capable of experiencing two core emotions, love and fear. All other emotions are derivatives of either love or fear.
Practical implications for sculpting yourself with intention to grow your peace and power in school, athletics, leadership, and relationships are discussed.
Quote by Dolly Parton, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”