The Case for & Against Optimism
“Optimism is simply the belief that the future will be better than the past, and that I have confidence in my ability to influence the process.”
~ Bill Crawford
Finding Light in the Darkness
“When day comes, we ask ourselves,
where can we find light in this never-ending shade?
…there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it…
If only we’re brave enough to be it”
~ Amanda Gorman
Leadership, Power, & Responsibility
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
~ Spiderman
Claiming (Or Reclaiming) Our POWER
“Feeling powerless is a signal that we have given our power to people or situations that don’t deserve the gift.”
~ Bill Crawford
The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Optimism
“The key to dealing with adversity and worry is first to become clear about the power of gratitude and optimism.”
~ Bill Crawford
Teaching Kids to Self-Regulate
“Until we teach our kids to self-regulate, we will be stuck trying to reason with their unreasonable brain, which will only leave everyone stuck in the cycle of conflict.”
~ Bill Crawford
What To Do When Rushed Or Anxious
“When feeling rushed or anxious, rather than speeding up, try slowing down… just by 2%.”
~ Bill Crawford
The Neuroscience of Why We Resist Change
“Sometimes we stay in Hell a long time because we have learned the names of the streets.”
~ Michael Levine
Resolving Versus Reliving The Past
“In order to resolve (re-solve) the past versus continuing to relive it, we will need to access the part of the brain that solves problems versus remaining stuck in the part of the brain that continues to bring up painful memories thinking this will keep us safe.”
~ Bill Crawford