We must eat in order to survive. Our primitive brain knows that. And it is more than willing to wolf food on the run. Food is fuel. Without it we die. When we eat on the run, our body often gets the signal that threat is lurking, or that there is a shortage of food and we need to grab it before anyone else does. Can you imagine…

Anger is one of those emotions we often stuff down and avoid. We may have seen people out of control when we were children. We might be afraid of what we could do if we were angry. With no positive role models, we could be unsure of what to do with anger. This emotion is actually positive… It’s like the first kindled fire in a dark, dank basement.

When we’re looking at a to-do list, it can be overwhelming. Big projects and even bigger life changes can overwhelm our emotional guidance system with fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs. That’s when we can apply a practical skill…

A playful attitude activates creativity, develops emotional flexibility, and exercises your imagination. It even reduces stress! Yet for many, when they even think about being more playful, the Inner Voice of Disapproval starts saying, “Don’t be foolish! You need to grow-up and be serious. What will they think?” As we grow up, we typically grow away from the playful nature of our spirit. Eagerness, curiosity, enthusiasm, and joy are all aspects of play. Would you like more of those feelings in your life right now?