Project P.E.A.C.E. Mindful Monday #15: Weighing in on Your Decisions

Good morning, Mahwah, and happy Monday! On this segment of “Mindful Monday,” we are going to be talking about the thought process of making a huge decision. Often times, with big decisions comes a huge load of stress. A number of seniors who have not made a decision on his or her college destination know exactly what I’m talking about. But by following these tips, one can make this once stressful decision a cool and collective one.

The first tip is to weigh both sides of the spectrum. Look at the pros and cons of both and using that, decide which one best suits you. Which decision will bring out the best in you? Once you find that out, make your decision and don’t look back.

Thank you, Mahwah, and have a great rest of the week. As for the seniors, congrats!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/03/28/6-tips-for-making-better-decisions/

Project P.E.A.C.E. Mindful Monday #14: Procrastination

Good morning, Mahwah, and happy Monday! Okay, so we were going to have another Mindful Monday for you, but we procrastinated. Instead of buckling down and getting it done, we put it off and focused more on the planning and minute details rather than putting our work on the paper in front of us. That is the wrong way to do things, ladies and gentleman. Don’t be us. We did it all wrong. In order to enhance productivity and beat procrastination, it’s important to make a working schedule.Prioritize what needs to be done. and get to it.

Thank you, Mahwah and good luck to everyone taking the second round of PARCC!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexmcclafferty/2014/10/24/beat-procrastination/

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_96.htm

http://www.inc.com/welcome.html?destination=http://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/5-scientifically-proven-ways-to-beat-procrastination.html

Project P.E.A.C.E. Mindful Monday #13: Needless Worrying

Good morning, Mahwah, and happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful spring break! Anyways we are back with another Mindful Monday and on this segment, we are talking about needless worrying.. A wise man by the name of Leo Buscalga once said, “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, its only saps today of its joy.” Worrying is a double edged sword, in that on one hand worrying now will allow one to take action in the future and on the other hand, worrying about something that is out of your control only causes stress. To help avoid needless worrying you can step back and look at the situation, does you worrying serve a purpose, and if it does not, move on.

Thank you, Mahwah, and enjoy the rest of the week!

LINKS:

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/5-ways-to-instantly-rid-yourself-of-needless-worry.html

http://www.healingwell.com/library/anxiety/article.asp?author=mccoy&id=1