Karen Warner walked us through the caregiver's paradox: that caregiving for someone else can be intensely stressful and at the same time meaningful and rewarding. Her book was released in Kindle (Feb 16) and paperback (Feb 19): https://amzn.to/37jK2tX She discusses ways to maintain well-being as a caregiver and to help someone else who is suddenly faced with the need to be a caregiver. To read the LinkedIn article based on this video, visit https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-you-friend-becomes-sudden-caregiver-karen-warner-senia-maymin For more about Karen Warner, see https://www.thesuddencaregiver.com/ For similar videos, check out the tools menu at https://mycoach.zone

This is part of the Believe Show. Ming believes that it's not enough to get rid of what's wrong in our lives. We also need to enhance what's right. Ming describes the two day retreats that she runs to help clients design their lives. They include time outside with nature and time reflecting on what's already good and what needs attention. To read the LinkedIn article based on this video, visit https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/design-your-life-personal-retreat-approach-yee-ming-tan-senia-maymin To learn more about Yee Ming Tan, visit http://www.thirdthinking.com/ To find other videos in this series, check out the Tools menu at https://mycoach.zone

When we are going through a difficult time, it can be helpful to share our feelings with others. But sometimes we are so overwhelmed that we dump our worries on our loved ones. How can we consciously and considerately share our concerns with others? Senia explains the questions + emotion framework. For the LinkedIn article based on this video, visit https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-youre-frustrated-want-vent-senia-maymin/ For more videos in this series, check out the Tools menu at https://mycoach.zone

Idea from Creating Passionate Users at https://headrush.typepad.com/ * Your brain only remembers from these two places: Approaching (Oh cool!) or Avoiding (Oh no!) * Courage and fear are associated with the same place in the brain * Motivation can come from either "Oh cool!" or "Oh no!" experiences. This is in the cello series.

The ability to name our emotions is a key leadership skill. * Why is this so critical? (0:35) * We are often not aware of our emotions. * We often give them really boring names that numb the emotion. Just mad, sad, glad, scared, stressed. * See Susan David's article: 3 Ways to Better Understand Your Emotions – https://hbr.org/2016/11/3-ways-to-better-understand-your-emotions * To explore emotions, listen Julie Sevilla Fraysse cello pieces and see what comes up: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-s%C3%A9villa-fraysse-982aa856/detail/featured-list/urn:li:fsd_profile:ACoAAAvofXIBIQyKdgX84EV7_x-FvFWUbcv06Kk/ For more videos in this series, visit https://mycoach.zone

Now that we've talked about sparsity in the previous session, what do you want to add back in? * Suzuki method: Like learning a new language. Listen to music. * What is the music in your life, your house? How does it reflect your feelings? * What do you want to add? Creativity? Excitement? Calm? Energizing? #3 in the Cello series of business and life coaching.

This is part of the I Believe series. Yashi believes that … * One needs to pay attention to the relationship with oneself as well as those with others. * Self-compassion is an important emotional skill. This video includes practices for showing love and increasing kindness toward oneself. For more about Yashi Srivastava, visit https://yashisrivastava.com

Ilene's 1-2-3 approach: 1. You have one you: Take care of yourself. You don't get an upgrade. 2. You have two lenses: Replenish and Drain. 3. You have three areas to replenish: yourself, your thoughts, and your relationships. Some specific tips for self-replenishment are included. For more about Ilene, visit https://mycoach.zone/coach/Ilene For more videos in this series, go to https://mycoach.zone/workremote

Omid Alaei talks about the way emotions work and then gives a few tips about regulating them, especially when they are intense and not constructive. 1. Identify the emotions 2. Observe them 3. Label and re-appraise 4. RANDOM emotion check – 10am to 10pm five times per day. Maybe random alarm on your phone to remind you. 5. Name your context – “in the context of my work, of my home” 6. Deliberate breathing, counting backwards… Atlas of emotions: https://atlasofemotions.org View more Work Remote Strategies videos at https://mycoach.zone/WorkRemote Visit Omid's bio: https://www.svchange.com/Omid/

1. So much negativity around. It can whittle away at our health. 2. Framework for dealing productively and effectively with negativity from others. 3. Don't dump on ourselves! (Avoid regrets and toxic worry.) 4. Law of the Garbage Truck is one possible solution ( https://amzn.to/2W8W8Qh ) Along with some additional tools… See David's bio at https://svchange.com/David

Doug talks about his own daily practices to feel more in control in times of stress, incorporating all elements of PERMA: P = Positive Emotion E = Engagement, feeling very involved in what he's doing R = Positive relationships M = Meaningfulness A = Accomplishment View Doug's bio at https://www.svchange.com/Doug

Coworking virtually: Ways to achieve community, connection, and getting off the couch. Kelly describes a few different approaches that include: 1. Getting on zoom together for extended periods of time 2. Coming with an intention: What do I want to achieve? 3. Setting up a check-in structure at predictable times. E.g., Pomodoro: 25 minutes work, then check in It can be like working together in a coffee shop, only online, either as pairs or in group masterminds. View Kelly's bio at https://svchange.com/kelly