by Michael Jones | Jul 15, 2023 | Blog Posts
How do deal with failure? That is an excellent question. People often struggle with a sense of failure and it can become quite a burden for some. I think the essential things is to resist attaching failure to your ego or static idea you have about who you are. When...
by Michael Jones | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog Posts
Exploring Limits (part 2) Martial Arts Training I have trained in martial arts most of my life. Judo in middle school, wresting in high school, karate in college and graduate school, and aikido for many years. At the age of 52 decided to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When...
by Michael Jones | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog Posts
Looking for an alternative to traditional psychotropic medications for anxiety/depression? Not really into exercise or yoga? Consider getting a pet. Pet ownership has been found to have a positive impact on mental health and well-being. Numerous studies have shown a...
by Michael Jones | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog Posts
Think napping is just for toddlers? Think again. I have always been a big fan of the mid-day powernap. Now it seems like science supports this habit. One study recently found a modest causal association between habitual daytime napping and larger total brain volume....
by Michael Jones | May 30, 2023 | Blog Posts
If we take the time and focus on things with a clear mind, we understand how the world seems to work and can see things as they are. However, a great deal of life is filled with ambiguity and paradox. Our nature is to try to understand. We want answers, explanations,...