316. The Danger of a Dramatic Brain

Do you tend to shut down and emotionally check out when things feel difficult? Or maybe you take over and try to control every outcome. In this episode, I explain why these two reactions are actually two sides of the same coin: attempts to avoid uncomfortable thoughts and feeling ...  Show more

Do you believe that if you stop criticizing yourself, your work will suffer? This week, I answer a Coaching Hotline question from a listener who worries that letting go of perfectionism will make her less motivated, less productive, or less successful. Tune in to hear why I belie ...  Show more

Often it can feel like drama is all around us, like it follows us and we can’t get away from it. Or, we find ourselves seeking it when we know it’s bad for us. This week Emma is chatting about all things drama: how it occurs, why we’re drawn to it, and provides insight an example ...  Show more

A lot of times our brain feeds us thoughts that are not facts, and these thoughts cause us to take action that isn't helpful. Today Maggie breaks down different ways to silence the brain drama and get really factual with our thinking.  www.vibewithmaggie.com 

We all have been there with a romantic partner, family member or friend who always has something dramatic going on in their lives. Perhaps it may even be you who is addicted to drama. There are important patterns to recognize and correct if you or someone you know is addicted to ...  Show more

When we believe the drama our minds project, it’s easy to be hard on ourselves. Today, Sam shares some ways to work better with self-critical thoughts. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years ...  Show more