#WisdomWednesdays 15: This Is Something Fascinating ??

In #WisdomWednesdays 15, we dive into methods for maintaining calm, harnessing positive energy, and unravelling thrilling mysteries. Join us as we reflect on these themes and apply their insights to our daily lives.

I’m giving my insights and takeaways.?

• Are there more??
• Yes, there likely are, and if you have read the book, please share!

? I Recently Savourednbsp;

"Calm" by Fearne Cotton

Overcoming anxiety and stress. Pathways to achieving inner peace amidst chaos

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1. By staying calm, you improve how you feel inside and how you see the world around you.
2. Share what worries you with someone who won’t judge to create a feeling of safety.
3. Mindful focus outshines multitasking every time.
4. Send signals of calmness through intentional deep breaths, oxygenating your brain and promoting relaxation.
5. With every breath, you’re finding calm, taking a short break from life’s hustle.
6. Paying attention to your breathing can align your mind and body, improve your mood, and boost your health by getting more oxygen and removing waste.
7. The Calm Breath tool helps shift your mind and lead you to peace
8. Contains multiple breathing techniques, including 4-7-8 and square breathing

"The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy" by Jon Gordon

A motivational business fable about overcoming adversity and negativity. Gives strategies for overcoming adversity and bringing out the best in yourself and your team

1. Advocates the power of positive energy in transforming personal and professional life.
2. Details ten simple but transformative rules for infusing your life with positivity.
3. Discusses the significance of leading with vision and driving with purpose.
4. Emphasises the impact of positivity on teamwork and organisational culture.
5. Provides strategies for overcoming negativity and adversity with resilience.

"Postcard Killers" by James Patterson

When gruesome postcards are just the beginning, can the detectives piece together the clues in time?

1. A fast-paced thriller involving a series of chilling murders across Europe.
2. Explores the dark side of art and obsession.

?? Cherished Revisits

"Switch" by Dan Heath, Chip Heath

The psychology behind successful transformations. How to make lasting changes in organisations and personal life.

I last read this back in 2011 and am now revisiting the profound insights on how to make change easier.

1. Explains the dichotomy between the rational and emotional minds, which the authors describe as the Rider and the Elephant, respectively.
2. Provides clear strategies for directing the Rider (setting clear goals), motivating the Elephant (engaging emotions), and shaping the Path (tweaking the environment for easier change).
3. The Rider is a thinker and a planner but has a terrible weakness: the tendency to spin his wheels
4. Three surprises about change are not common knowledge among people:
5. To change things, you must pay maximum attention to social experiences, signals and interpretations

?? I’m STILL Between the Covers

I’m making slow progress on some books, but I am making progress and slowly savouring them.

1 - “Course Creation Simplified” by Jimmy Naraine

It unravels the art of impactful teaching.

2 - “Unstoppable You” by Liene Uresina Public speaker, Bestselling author .

The relentless pursuit of self-improvement.

3 - “10 Things They Don’t Teach You in Engineering School” by Kian Leong Phang

It unveils the unwritten lessons of the engineering world.

4 - “Cracking the Parenting Codes: How to Successfully Raise 21st Century Kids” by Kohila Sivas

It navigates the complexities of modern parenting with innovative strategies for raising well-rounded children.

5 - “The Earned Life” by Marshall Goldsmith

It’s about aligning every action with our deepest values.

6 - “Conversation Starters That Will Get You (and Others) Talking” by Diane Weston.

I’m re-engaging with the ‘revised’ edition to explore the depths of dialogue.

What’s taking me so long? The OCD in me is attempting to identify all the revisions ??

?? Freshly Planted, eager to read

1 - "The first 90 days" by Michael D. Watkins

Strategies for getting up to speed and achieving success in a new role.

2 - "Contagious" by Jonah Berger

Insightful strategies for making ideas and products go viral, blending principles of social influence and viral marketing.

3 - "TED Talks" by Chris Anderson

Guidance on delivering powerful speeches, drawing from the wealth of TED.

4 - "Hope to Die" by James Patterson?

Detective Alex Cross is pushed to his limits, which are intertwined with his deepest fears and a high-stakes hostage crisis.

?? Try This:

1 - From "Calm" by Fearne Cotton:

Mindfulness Mini-Break: Take a two-minute pause between tasks today. During this break, practice mindful breathing using the 4-7-8 technique—breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds. Observe how this brief respite affects your stress levels and focus.

2 - From "The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon:

Positive Vision Board: Create a vision board that represents your personal or professional aspirations. Use images and quotes that reflect the positive energy you want to manifest. Refer to this board daily to maintain focus and motivation.

3 - From "Switch" by Dan Heath and Chip Heath:

Small Changes, Big Impact: Identify a small change you can implement in your daily routine that aligns with a larger goal. For example, if you want to be more organised, start by organising your workspace every morning for a week. Notice the impacts of this small change on your productivity and mindset.

?? Goodreads Reading Challenge 2024

My progress update: 68/100?

• I hit the 52-book 2024 target in week 11 and increased to 100
• Join the challenge and share your progress

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?? Embracing the BAUU Journey ???

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