The amygdala is the organ in the brain that is the “fight or flight” self-protection system from danger. It alerts us to stress and wants to protect us. It serves as our instinctual center. The amygdala works so quickly, that is
This man was locked in this small cell for 19 years for a crime he committed. This was a 23 hour per day home for him. He had 1 hour outside the cell every day. No contact with others and
Are you observing life or engaging in it? What is social media doing for you? Or to you? Do you watch others on Facebook with regret or envy? Don’t worry…. That is totally normal. According to the Happiness Research Institute,
Reality is perception. How do you perceive yourself? What would be some new “upgrades” that would benefit your relationships, work, fun or purpose & meaning in life? I love looking at each new year with optimism and adventure. Since we
Recently, I gave a talk at Halliburton on stress. The entire talk is available to watch on a link to YouTube. If you want to know about life balance, symptoms of stress, long-term or chronic stress issues, this presentation is
Let’s start with the downside of pleasing. What is the cost to you to always please others? Do a bit of self-analysis on the test. Are you…. Always putting everyone else’s needs before your own? Always saying yes? Only feel
Any holiday season can bring joy or sadness depending upon your perspective & history. So, how do you avoid the “blues” this holiday. A few simple tips may help you turn this holiday into a good memory. Stay off of
Your brain can do amazing things depending on how you focus your thoughts and attention. The more you engage yourself into a state of calm and confidence, the better you will feel. Imagination is a key component in generating new
On a recent trip to a Farmer’s Market in Asheville, NC, I I saw this bottle of “Pain Relieving Liniment.” I began to think about how often many of us are looking for the magic elixir to cure us from
Complaining comes at a cost. When we complain, our brains release stress hormones that harm neural connections in areas used for problem solving and other cognitive functions. (click on the blue section to review the article). So, actually, complaining is harmful to our
Dr. Mike Klaybor brings thirty years of experience in practicing counseling psychology with individuals and couples. His approach is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Specific specialties include; anxiety and stress management, chronic pain & chronic illness management, depression, substance abuse evaluations, employee assistance and executive coaching for workplace performance and leadership.
