The Neuroscience of Exhaustion!
“Sustained exhaustion is not a sign of determination, it is a signal that we have depleted our resources, and are no longer able to function at our best.”
~ Bill Crawford, PhD
The Neuroscience of Avoidance
“When our purpose becomes avoidance, our life becomes a void.”
~ Bill Crawford, PhD
The Neuroscience of Stressful Situations
“Stress is a chemical reaction in our brain and body designed to prepare us for fight or flight. These chemicals do not exist in the situation but in us. No situation is “full of stress,” and therefore, there’s no such thing as a stressful situation.”
~ Bill Crawford, PhD
Stop Asking For Permission!
“Freedom isn’t about having permission to do whatever we want…it’s about having the courage to do whatever fills our life with meaning.”
~ Bill Crawford, PhD
The Problem with “Common Sense”
“That’s just common sense” is used by many to justify their perspective. However, how we “sense” or understand life varies greatly from individual to individual. Therefore, rather than needing to justify our “sense” as “common,” how about we just ensure that our perceptions are purposeful, and congruent with what we would recommend to someone we love?”
~ Bill Crawford, PhD
The Best Response To An Insult
“The best response to any insult or unwarranted criticism is to ask a question. Curiosity and confidence always go hand in hand. It does, of course, have to be the right question.”
~ Bill Crawford, PhD
How to Make Sense of What Doesn’t Make Sense
“When our worries and fears just don’t make sense, it’s possible we are trusting the part of the brain that doesn’t make sense… it just reacts.”
~ Bill Crawford, PhD
The Best Gift of All?
“Often, the best gift isn’t what we buy, but who we are, and what we say and do with those we love.”
~ Bill Crawford
The Neuroscience of Accomplishment
“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.”
~ Wayne Dyer