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- FIVE POTENTIAL DARKSIDES TO POSITIVE THINKING - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2023 from James MapesIn Part #1 of ‘Negative vs. Positive Thinking’, I gave you an overview of the conscious and unconscious mind and a glimpse into positive and negative thinking. Review on link below: https://www.jamesmapes.com/james-mapes-blog/negative-vs-positive-thinking-part-1/ In Part #2, we are going ...
Views: 202 - 7 Strategies for Renewing by ‘Running in Idle’ - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2022 from James MapesLiming: Caribbean Dictionary: Referring to the art of doing nothing while sharing food, drink, conversation and laughter. Chilling or hanging out. Idle: American Dictionary Adjective: Avoiding work or being lazy. Verb: spend time doing nothing. Running in idle: Mapes’ ...
Views: 370 - STOP SHOOTING YOURSELF IN THE FOOT: Strategies and Tips - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2022 from James Mapes“Don’t saw off the branch you are sitting on.” - International Proverb “Don’t shoot yourself in the foot!” I heard this warning from my grandpa when he addressed my childhood anger issues. What does it really mean? Shoot yourself in the foot: “To damage or impede one's own plans, ...
Views: 468 - 8 TIPS TO ADJUST YOUR ANXIOUS BRAIN - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2021 from James Mapes“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou I’ve been pondering writing this article for some time. What has prevented me is every time I sit down to write, I have an immediate sensation of feeling frustrated which ...
Views: 475 - 8 TIPS TO HELP YOU DEAL WITH COVID PTSD - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2021 from James MapesWhen you think of PTSD, (post-traumatic stress disorder) what comes to mind? The most common traumas that lead to PTSD are soldiers returning from war, firefighters, police, and sexual assault victims. Some who suffer divorce or loss of a loved one show signs of PTSD for years. After the ...
Views: 437 - 16 Tips to ‘Respect the Dignity’ of an individual - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2021 from James Mapes“Human dignity is the same for all human beings: when I trample on the dignity of another, I am trampling on my own.” -Pope Francis When my book, Quantum Leap Thinking: An Owner’s Guide to the Mind was published in 1996, I hoped most individuals would conclude that we are all connected. I ...
Views: 523 - 14 ACTION STEPS TO MANAGE CHANGE IN TODAYS ENVIRONMENT - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2021 from James MapesIf you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong. —CHARLES KETTERING, inventor of the electric starter for automobiles/ Founder of the S-Kettering Foundation We are in a time of turbulent change in every area of our lives. The impact on our mental and physical health is ...
Views: 478 - The Key to a life of fulfillment is to ‘PAY ATTENTION!’ - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2021 from James Mapes“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.” -Keanu Reeves, actor My suitcase disappeared on one of my trips recently. It just failed to show up. I stood there in the baggage claim area stupidly watching everybody else’s luggage before I finally admitted it was lost and ...
Views: 454 - 7 MENTAL TRICKS TO MANAGE UNCERTAINTY - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2021 from James MapesFruitcakes in the kitchen Fruitcakes on the street Struttin' naked through the crosswalk In the middle of the week Half-baked cookies in the oven Half-baked people on the bus There's a little bit of fruitcake left in every one of us -Jimmy Buffett In my lifetime, I never dreamed we ...
Views: 579 - 5 Strategies & and a Few Tips to Manage Social Anxiety in the COVID-19 Environment - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2021 from James Mapes“Sometimes the worst place you can be Is in your own head.” -Unknown I feel like a mime lately. All the COVID-19 “air hugs” and using my hands more to be understood makes me feel a bit awkward. I also find myself raising my voice to penetrate the barrier of a mask. And, like many, I ...
Views: 557 - 8 EASY STEPS TO DECLUTTER YOUR HOME DURING CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2020 from James Mapes“When home feels out of control, no matter what the reason, unsettledness and anxiety can seep in, and then the chaos becomes internal as well as external.” —Myquillyn Smith You can either let the coronavirus destroy your emotional self with mind-numbing fear and inaction or- you ...
Views: 627 - AN IDIOT’S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE CORONAVIRUS - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from James Mapes“Fear makes us stupid!” -James Mapes The dictionary defines ‘idiot’ as a stupid person. While the word is not socially acceptable, it serves a purpose here. Fear and uncertainty are not your friends. When we are fearful, we catastrophize. Without knowing it, we make a lot of ‘doom & ...
Views: 813 - “Quantum Leap Thinking” EXPLAINED - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from James MapesRed phosphorus and potassium chlorate are stable chemicals when kept in isolation, but when they are mixed together and shaken, they explode. There is undeniable energy and a transformation takes place. Quantum Leap Thinking, or QLT, is a collection of ideas, concepts, distinctions, and ...
Views: 798 - 5 FOOLPROOF STRATEGIES FOR QUANTUM LEAP PARTNERSHIPS - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from James Mapes” I love creating partnerships; I love not having to bear the entire burden of the creative storytelling, and when I have unions like with George Lucas and Peter Jackson, it's really great; not only do I benefit, but the project is better for it.” - Steven Spielberg We create ...
Views: 741 - 6 RULES LEARNED FROM HARRY AND MEGHAN ON SETTING BOUNDARIES - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2020 from James Mapes“Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership. Knowing what I am to own and take responsibility for gives me freedom.” – Henry Cloud, American author Do you set boundaries ...
Views: 748 - The 4 Tenants: THE CYCLE OF DISCOVERY & LEARNING - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2020 from James MapesLEARNING CAN BE A LIFETIME PROCESS ONLY WHEN THE CIRCLE OF LEARNING IS IN CONTINUOUS MOTION. Kids are fascinated with asking questions, but the question stage is supposed to be part of a process, not an end in itself. Children often get stuck in the question mode. They ask questions and ...
Views: 787 - The 5 Principles of Continuous Learning - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2020 from James MapesStudy, learn, but guard the original naivete´. It has to be within you, as desire for drink is within the drunkard or love is within the lover. —HENRI MATISSE, French painter I have always thought that my formal education was a bust. I disliked most of my classes, not because of the ...
Views: 876 - 7 Strategies for Quantum Leap Risk Taking - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from James Mapes“Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.” —KATHERINE MANSFIELD, British short-story writer I invite you to watch this three-minute video on YouTube: ...
Views: 929 - Having a “Plan B” Isn’t Enough: Four strategies to achieve long-term success - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from James Mapes“Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” -Richard C. Cushing, author, “Mission of the Teacher” While in college working on my master’s degree, my mentor said to me, “James, it’s never enough in life to have a ‘Plan B’.” If you’re going to stay ahead of the ...
Views: 705 - Three Keys to Listening Actively - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from James Mapes“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” ― Ernest Hemingway Communication—particularly loving communication—is a two-way street, the second means of setting the stage for it is active listening. Listening is much more than just sitting still and looking at the ...
Views: 926 - 11 STRATEGIES TO ESTABLISH SOCIAL CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR LIFE! - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from James MapesPlease watch is two-minute clip before you read the article: https://youtu.be/JpCrCJL26ic I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength ...
Views: 918 - NINE KEYS TO ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGH COMMUNICATION (PART 2)) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2019 from James MapesCommunication: 1: A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs or behavior. 2. Personal rapport (a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding, or empathy that makes communication possible or easy.) -Merriam ...
Views: 1214 - NINE KEYS TO ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGH COMMUNICATION (PART 1)) - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from James MapesAs a gift for the holidays and for the New Year, I want to give you something I consider far more important than achieving resolutions. When you master successful communication, you have the principal tool for building exceptional relationships. The dictionary defines communication as “a ...
Views: 1304 - 7 QUANTUM LEAP STRATEGIES FOR REVOLUTIONARY RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from James MapesLove is the medicine for the sickness of mankind. We can live if we have love. —DR. KARL MENNINGER, American psychiatrist Think about the books and poetry you have read, and the movies and television programs you have seen. What force is almost always at work? It’s the struggle to ...
Views: 969 - HOW TO BE AN ORCHESTRATOR OF YOUR REALITY - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from James Mapes“Future shock is the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time.” —ALVIN TOFFLER, Future Shock Since we will always move away from what creates the most pain to what creates the least, the question becomes ...
Views: 1138 - How to Adjust Your Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from James Mapes“A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.” -Patricia Neal, American actress How does your attitude meter read? Do you generally have a good attitude towards life, expecting the best and tossing aside the garbage that inevitably comes ...
Views: 1364 - HOW TO ”LET GO” …OF THE ROPE (Part 2) - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from James MapesSome of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go. -Hermann Hesse, Poet I strongly suggest you read Part 1 of this series:. http://www.jamesmapes.com/how-to-let-go-of-the-rope-part-1 FYI: (The Conscious Mind=The Rider; The Unconscious Mind=The ...
Views: 964 - HOW TO ”LET GO” …OF THE ROPE (Part 1) - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from James Mapes“In the beginning, it is difficult letting go. But as you get into the swing of it, you will feel lighter and fresher and better able to see what you really need. That is what I imagine spring cleaning is truly about.” —SUSAN JEFFERS, END THE STRUGGLE AND DANCE WITH LIFE FYI: (The ...
Views: 1227 - HOW TO REFRAME YOUR THINKING: A CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2018 from James MapesSow a thought, reap an act; Sow an act, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny. --Anonymous When my doctor told me, “You need heart surgery immediately,” I thought it was the end. Of course, he was trying to communicate that a successful operation would ...
Views: 1562 - 9 STRATEGIES GUARANTEED TO REDUCE HOLIDAY ANXIETY AND KEEP YOU SANE - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from James MapesIt never fails that when the holiday season rolls around, stress and anxiety rear their ugly head. Apply these 9 strategies and keep your sanity: 1. Let go of guilt and… Don’t "Should” On Yourself Guilt, guilt, guilt is…the most devious of fears because underneath it all, we are afraid ...
Views: 1374 - TAKING A QUANTUM LEAP OF FAITH: FIRE WALKING - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from James MapesGet action. Do things; be sane, don’t fritter away your time . . . take a place wherever you are and be somebody; get action. —THEODORE ROOSEVELT, twenty-sixth president of the United States In 1973, on an eighty-nine-day cruise around the world, I met a very special person. He was Bruce ...
Views: 1268 - HOW TO MANAGE CHANGE IN 13 STEPS - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2017 from James MapesIf you have always done it that way, it is probably wrong. —CHARLES KETTERING, inventor of the electric starter for automobiles/ Founder of the S-Kettering Foundation In my previous blog (available on my site: http://www.jamesmapes.com/insights-managing-change-by-james-mapes ) I addressed ...
Views: 1518 - Insights: Managing Change - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from James MapesInsights: Managing Change Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future. —IRVING JANUS, GroupThink Clasp your hands together as demonstrated in the diagram below: Now take your hands apart and clasp them back ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - How to create your own “Power Master Mind Group” - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2017 from James MapesA must-read book: Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich. Someone gave it to me as a joke, but it was a catalyst that changed my life. Being rich took on a whole new meaning for me. It went far beyond the accumulation of money and material possessions. Hill spoke of being rich in experience, ...
Views: 1245 - 3 TIPS TO IGNITE YOUR CREATIVITY - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2017 from James MapesThe future belongs to those who believe in dreams. —ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, humanitarian and diplomat A tiny speck appears on the horizon. It’s hard to see. It begins to move closer and closer. It looks like a shapeless blob, but as it moves closer, it starts to take form. The form becomes ...
Views: 1528 - HOW TO EXPLODE YOUR CREATIVITY: THE CYCLE OF DISCOVERY - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from James MapesAs long as you’re green, you’re growing; as soon as you’re ripe, you start to rot. —RAY KROC, founder of McDonald’s Learning is a never-ending cyclical process of discovery. We uncover possibilities within ourselves, transform them into reality, and discover new possibilities again. ...
Views: 1303 - How to Explode Creativity: Harness the Conscious Rider and the Subconscious Elephant - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from James MapesOver many years of speaking on the power of the mind and creativity I searched for the ideal metaphor to describe the conscious and subconscious. For a short period I used Plato’s imagery in Phaedrus, in which Socrates refers to our conscious, rational self as a charioteer who is holding on to ...
Views: 1605 - IMAGINE THAT! You are of Two Minds - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2017 from James MapesAs strange and odd as this may sound, your “mind,” as opposed to your “brain” is, figuratively speaking, divided into two parts. These parts are invisible, and dramatically different, yet they must work together if an individual is to live an exceptional life. The two parts are ubiquitously ...
Views: 1249 - 11 TRAITS FOR LIVING AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from James Mapes“All men should strive to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why.” —James Thurber, “The Shore and the Sea” In my new web-enhanced book - with 21 coaching video clips - IMAGINE THAT! Igniting Your Brain for Creativity & Peak Performance, you learn how to fire up ...
Views: 1456 - Seven Lessons Learned from TEDx on Giving Breakthrough Presentations by James Mapes - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from James MapesCreating and presenting my TEDx talk was one of the greatest challenges of my career - and an ultimate learning experience. Having a solid background in acting and speaking for more than three decades gave me the belief, or so I thought, that this would be an easy task. In fact, it tested ...
Views: 2225 - THREE QUANTUM LEAP STRATEGIES FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY BY James Mapes - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2017 from James MapesIf you focus your attention on the lack of money, that’s what will get reinforced. Where you put your mental attention is what gets nourished. Poverty comes to the person who is emotionally and intellectually prepared for it. Prosperity is attracted to the person who is emotionally and ...
Views: 1729 - FIVE STEPS TO STOP CATASTROPHIZING AND LIVE AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE by James Mapes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from James MapesDrag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it. - Mark Twain Catastrophic thinking is the imagination run amuck, worry heightened to the power of ten. It happens when we allow our emotions to dictate how and what we think. It ...
Views: 1720 - HOW TO RAMP UP YOUR LIFE: 12 STEPS TO SELF-COACHING - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from James MapesEach person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, a little coaching, and the greatest things can happen. -Pete Carroll, American football coach What’s your opinion of peak ...
Views: 1090 - HOW TO HARNESS THE POWER OF “THE PLACEBO EFFECT” IN SIX STEPS - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from James MapesYou have the power to heal your life, and you need to know that. We think so often that we are helpless, but we are not. We always have the power of our minds… Claim and consciously use your power. -Louise Hay Throughout history, events and happenings that could not be logically ...
Views: 1568 - EIGHT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL BRANDING by James Mapes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from James MapesWhy brand yourself? For one primary reason. Branding shines a light on you and your business. Branding reveals the essence of who you are and what you offer. Your brand separates you from the crowd. Branding is mandatory for any entrepreneur’s company to be noticed, respected, in demand and ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - HOW TO TURN HOPELESS INTO HOPEFUL by James Mapes - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2017 from James MapesThe secret is not to give up hope. It's very hard not to because if you're really doing something worthwhile I think you will be pushed to the brink of hopelessness before you come through the other side. –George Lucas Everyone experiences emotional or physical trauma. Perhaps due to ...
Views: 1642 - The Selfish Act of Kindness by James Mapes - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2017 from James Mapes“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt Are you a kind person? Do you like to be treated with kindness? Why should you be kind? What if I told you that ...
Views: 1251 - DUMP THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AND ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from James MapesYou may be whatever you resolve to be. Determine to be something in the world, and you will be something. “I cannot” never accomplished anything; “I will do” has wrought wonders. -George Gissing – English novelist and teacher How many times have you broken your New Year’s ...
Views: 1486 - The Positive Power of Movies on the World By James Mapes - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from James MapesRecently, the Critics’ Choice Awards were televised and, the Golden Globe nominations were announced. I am fascinated because I LOVE movies. They have been a staple part of my life since my earliest childhood. Films have entertained, influenced, informed, educated and ignited my ...
Views: 1492 - 7 SUREFIRE STRATEGIES TO REDUCE HOLIDAY ANXIETY AND KEEP YOUR SANITY By James Mapes - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from James MapesLet's strip away the rose-colored glasses, let go of guilt and do a reality check. For many people the holiday season can feel like anything but a celebration. If one isn’t careful, the Christmas season can turn people into frenetic, anxious, and crazy - holiday survivalists. Below are 7 ...
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