https://chrismasiello.com/ One idea every Monday from WSJ & USA Today bestselling author Christopher James Masiello — short notes and videos on leadership, growth, and living with intention, plus editorials. en-us https://chrismasiello.com/articles/6-simple-steps-to-adjust-your-wiring https://chrismasiello.com/articles/6-simple-steps-to-adjust-your-wiring Life is an ever-changing and exciting journey that requires constant adjustment and ada... https://chrismasiello.com/articles/creating-a-vision-for-your-future https://chrismasiello.com/articles/creating-a-vision-for-your-future Most visions fail because they're too vague to act on. Chris Masiello shows how to build a clear, compelling vision for your future that guides real decisions and creates lasting momentum. https://chrismasiello.com/articles/embracing-change https://chrismasiello.com/articles/embracing-change Change is inevitable — resistance isn't. Chris Masiello explores why we cling to the familiar and how to stop fighting inevitable shifts and start navigating them with clarity and intention. https://chrismasiello.com/articles/embracing-the-stretch https://chrismasiello.com/articles/embracing-the-stretch In our personal and professional lives, the concept of comfort, stretch, and panic zone... https://chrismasiello.com/articles/from-stuck-to-shifted https://chrismasiello.com/articles/from-stuck-to-shifted Feeling stuck? Use this free guide to reflect, realign, and reset with small steps toward clarity and momentum. https://chrismasiello.com/articles/from-vision-to-action https://chrismasiello.com/articles/from-vision-to-action Achieving long-term goals can often feel daunting. While having a vision is the first s... https://chrismasiello.com/articles/getting-better-at-change https://chrismasiello.com/articles/getting-better-at-change Most people either lie to themselves about where they are or judge themselves too harshly to move forward. Chris Masiello shares how to approach change with honest, compassionate self-assessment. https://chrismasiello.com/articles/self-empowerment-and-actualization https://chrismasiello.com/articles/self-empowerment-and-actualization There's a gap between who you are and who you're capable of becoming. Chris Masiello explores self-empowerment and actualization — and how to start closing that gap with intention. https://chrismasiello.com/articles/the-curiosity-map https://chrismasiello.com/articles/the-curiosity-map A reflective guide to lifelong learning—use this downloadable curiosity map to spark growth through curiosity and self-discovery. https://chrismasiello.com/articles/the-impact-of-positive-affirmations https://chrismasiello.com/articles/the-impact-of-positive-affirmations Positive affirmations have become a powerful tool for personal development and success.... https://chrismasiello.com/articles/the-science-of-serendipity https://chrismasiello.com/articles/the-science-of-serendipity In our pursuit of goals and ambitions, we often focus on strategy and planning, but som... https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/one-practice-that-changed-how-i-handle-pressure/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/one-practice-that-changed-how-i-handle-pressure/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover the one practice that changed how I handle pressure—and how collaboration helps leaders navigate high-intensity situations with confidence. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-danger-of-always-being-in-fix-it-mode/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-danger-of-always-being-in-fix-it-mode/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Constantly in “fix it” mode? Learn how slowing down, improving clarity, and setting clearer intentions prevents burnout and boosts effectiveness. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-skill-of-seeing-around-corners/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-skill-of-seeing-around-corners/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Learn how to develop the skill of seeing around corners by combining awareness, adaptability, and an open mindset toward change. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-incremental-growth/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-incremental-growth/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Incremental growth builds lasting success. Focus on progress, not perfection, and excellence will follow. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/adaptability-is-a-skill-not-a-trait/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/adaptability-is-a-skill-not-a-trait/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Adaptability is a skill, not a trait, and like any skill, it can be strengthened through awareness, practice, and a shift in perspective. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-to-bounce-back-stronger-from-professional-setbacks/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-to-bounce-back-stronger-from-professional-setbacks/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Learn how to bounce back stronger from professional setbacks by turning challenges into growth and learning opportunities. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-myth-of-the-perfect-plan/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-myth-of-the-perfect-plan/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Waiting for the perfect plan is slowing you down. Learn how progress comes from action, not perfection. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-difference-between-being-busy-and-being-effective/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-difference-between-being-busy-and-being-effective/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover the key difference between being busy and being effective, and how to shift your energy toward meaningful progress. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-i-build-momentum-when-motivation-is-low/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-i-build-momentum-when-motivation-is-low/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Learn how I build momentum when motivation is low by focusing on effort up front to ease the burden later. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-most-overlooked-skill-that-changes-your-career/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-most-overlooked-skill-that-changes-your-career/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Being open-minded is the most overlooked skill that changes your career. Here's how it expands your possibilities and leads to better outcomes. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-most-impactful-feedback-i-ever-received/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-most-impactful-feedback-i-ever-received/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 The most impactful feedback I ever received: lead with an open mindset, flexible thinking, and pursue the highest and best outcome. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-quiet-identity-crisis-of-growth/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-quiet-identity-crisis-of-growth/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 The quiet identity crisis of growth reminds us that evolving means letting go of the familiar to embrace new tools, skills, and success. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-illusion-of-control-in-high-performing-lives/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-illusion-of-control-in-high-performing-lives/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 In high-performing lives, the illusion of control is common. Learn how real power comes from how you respond, not what you control. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-minds-habit-of-future-leaping/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-minds-habit-of-future-leaping/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how to manage the mind’s habit of future-leaping to stay present, reduce stress, and create meaningful focus. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/why-unlearning-is-harder-than-learning/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/why-unlearning-is-harder-than-learning/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Why unlearning is harder than learning and how patience and rewiring your brain make all the difference. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-to-be-more-present-in-your-workday/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-to-be-more-present-in-your-workday/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Learn how to be more present in your workday by assigning purpose to your tasks and improving your focus and fulfillment. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/why-your-brain-defaults-to-the-negative/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/why-your-brain-defaults-to-the-negative/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Your brain defaults to the negative for survival, but you can rewire it to see opportunity. Here's how. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/what-are-you-measuring-your-life-against/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/what-are-you-measuring-your-life-against/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 In a world of noise and comparison, measure your life against your own values, not the online highlight reel. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/time-perception-and-why-weeks-feel-like-days/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/time-perception-and-why-weeks-feel-like-days/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Explore how time perception shapes our days and how being present can help weeks feel less like a blur. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-science-of-flow-state/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-science-of-flow-state/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 How to enter the flow state by aligning your thoughts and actions with your goals for more seamless, intentional productivity. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/neuroplasticity-how-your-brain-rewires-itself/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/neuroplasticity-how-your-brain-rewires-itself/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how neuroplasticity helps rewire your brain, reshape habits, and create better outcomes through intentional thought. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/reframing-i-have-to-into-i-get-to/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/reframing-i-have-to-into-i-get-to/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Shift from “I have to” to “I get to” and unlock more joy, curiosity, and fulfillment in your everyday tasks. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/letting-go-of-what-no-longer-serves-you/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/letting-go-of-what-no-longer-serves-you/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Letting go of what no longer serves you is essential for growth, evolution, and long-term fulfillment. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/responding-vs-reacting-a-subtle-but-powerful-shift/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/responding-vs-reacting-a-subtle-but-powerful-shift/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Learn the power behind responding vs. reacting—a mindful shift that can reshape how you show up in every moment. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/do-you-actually-work-better-under-pressure-science-says/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/do-you-actually-work-better-under-pressure-science-says/ Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Think you work better under pressure? The science points to something else entirely—and it’s all about finding your flow. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindset-vs-mental-conditioning-whats-the-difference/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindset-vs-mental-conditioning-whats-the-difference/ Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Explore the difference between mindset and mental conditioning—and why true success requires mastering both disciplines. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/why-we-fear-uncertainty-and-how-to-get-comfortable-with-it/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/why-we-fear-uncertainty-and-how-to-get-comfortable-with-it/ Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Learn why we fear uncertainty and how to face the unknown with calm and clarity. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-sleep-affects-your-decision-making-more-than-you-think/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-sleep-affects-your-decision-making-more-than-you-think/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how sleep affects your decision-making and why better rest leads to sharper focus and stronger choices. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-science-of-confidence-can-you-train-yourself-to-be-more-self-assured/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-science-of-confidence-can-you-train-yourself-to-be-more-self-assured/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Explore the science of confidence and how authenticity can help you train yourself to be more self-assured. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/whats-really-driving-your-procrastination/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/whats-really-driving-your-procrastination/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover what's really driving your procrastination and how identifying your triggers can help you move forward. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/whats-the-science-behind-gut-feelings/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/whats-the-science-behind-gut-feelings/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover the science behind gut feelings and why your instincts can guide you faster than your brain ever could. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/cognitive-flexibility-enhancing-adaptability-through-brain-training-part-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/cognitive-flexibility-enhancing-adaptability-through-brain-training-part-2/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Explore practices to develop cognitive flexibility through reflection, mindfulness, and daily habits that build balance and adaptability. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/cognitive-flexibility-enhancing-adaptability-through-brain-training-part-1/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/cognitive-flexibility-enhancing-adaptability-through-brain-training-part-1/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how cognitive flexibility enhances adaptability by balancing creativity and structure through brain training. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/future-proof-leadership/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/future-proof-leadership/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Future-proof leadership requires embracing disruption, leveraging technology, and fostering efficiency for long-term success. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/what-happens-to-your-brain-when-youre-overwhelmed/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/what-happens-to-your-brain-when-youre-overwhelmed/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 What happens to your brain when you’re overwhelmed? Learn the science behind feeling overwhelmed and practical ways to regain mental clarity. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-comparison-trap-finding-joy-in-your-own-journey/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-comparison-trap-finding-joy-in-your-own-journey/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Avoid the comparison trap and embrace your unique journey. Discover how individuality leads to true joy and personal growth. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-art-of-saying-i-dont-know/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-art-of-saying-i-dont-know/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover the power of saying I don’t know and how it fosters growth, authenticity, and richer conversations. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-myth-of-multitasking-are-we-really-doing-more/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-myth-of-multitasking-are-we-really-doing-more/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover the myth of multitasking and how focused work leads to better productivity and authentic outcomes. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/saying-no-with-grace-the-yes-that-matters-most/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/saying-no-with-grace-the-yes-that-matters-most/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Saying no with grace isn’t rejection—it’s making space for the right yes. Learn how to set boundaries with integrity and intention. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-roi-of-rest-how-mindfulness-impacts-financial-success/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-roi-of-rest-how-mindfulness-impacts-financial-success/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how rest and reflection can enhance mindfulness, improve clarity, and drive financial and professional growth. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-rise-of-ai-collaboration-will-we-compete-or-co-create/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-rise-of-ai-collaboration-will-we-compete-or-co-create/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Will AI collaboration shape our future? Discover how past innovations guide us in maximizing creativity and potential with AI. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-double-edged-sword-of-ambition/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-double-edged-sword-of-ambition/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Learn to navigate the double-edged sword of ambition by balancing personal drive with collaboration for greater success and fulfillment. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-goal-setting/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-goal-setting/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Mindful goal setting for 2025: Create meaningful, emotionally aligned goals that inspire action and personal growth. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/managing-energy-not-just-time/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/managing-energy-not-just-time/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Managing energy, not just time, boosts productivity and well-being. Stay balanced, focused, and efficient throughout your day and week. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/creating-a-mindful-workspace/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/creating-a-mindful-workspace/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Create a mindful workspace to boost focus, reduce stress, and spark creativity. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-value-of-discomfort/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-value-of-discomfort/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Unlock the value of discomfort and turn challenges into opportunities for growth. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/balancing-strategy-with-presence-a-leaders-guide/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/balancing-strategy-with-presence-a-leaders-guide/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how balancing strategy with presence helps leaders achieve goals while fostering meaningful connections and impactful outcomes. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/building-a-positive-work-culture-through-mindfulness/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/building-a-positive-work-culture-through-mindfulness/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how mindfulness can help leaders build a positive work culture by fostering respect, collaboration, and workplace innovation. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-conflict-resolution-a-leaders-approach/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-conflict-resolution-a-leaders-approach/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how mindful conflict resolution through neutrality, co-creation, and innovation can build stronger teams and foster collaboration. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-self-awareness-in-leadership/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-self-awareness-in-leadership/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how self-awareness in leadership enhances decision-making, fosters trust, and leverages team insights for better outcomes. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/embracing-imperfection/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/embracing-imperfection/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Discover the beauty in imperfection and how embracing it can lead to growth, resilience, and a more fulfilling life. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-role-of-mindfulness-in-emotional-intelligence/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-role-of-mindfulness-in-emotional-intelligence/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Explore how mindfulness enhances emotional intelligence by improving self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/building-resilience/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/building-resilience/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Build resilience by turning challenges into growth opportunities. Embrace setbacks as steps toward personal development and success. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-curiosity-fueling-lifelong-learning/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-curiosity-fueling-lifelong-learning/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Explore the importance of curiosity in learning. Discover how curiosity fuels growth, opens new perspectives, and fosters lifelong learning. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-role-of-patience-in-personal-growth/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-role-of-patience-in-personal-growth/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Discover why patience is crucial to personal growth and how embracing slow, steady progress can lead to sustainable, lasting change. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/overcoming-self-doubt/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/overcoming-self-doubt/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how to overcome self-doubt by understanding its roots and applying mindful practices to shift your mindset. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-intention/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-intention/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Discover how the power of intention can transform your life by aligning your thoughts and actions with the outcomes you desire. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-importance-of-a-drama-detox/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-importance-of-a-drama-detox/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Embrace a Drama Detox to remove negative influences, reclaim your mindset, and foster positivity for better outcomes. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/leadership-vs-management/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/leadership-vs-management/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 There's often confusion between leadership and management. While both are essential, they serve different purposes and require unique https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-to-face-change-without-running/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-to-face-change-without-running/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Confucius said, “No matter where you go, there you are.” In modern terms, it means you can run, but you can't hide. Often, when faced with https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mastering-our-own-being/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mastering-our-own-being/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 In our journey through life, we often encounter moments that challenge our understanding of who we are and what we can achieve. As the saying https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-affirmations-and-visualization/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-affirmations-and-visualization/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Affirmations are more than just a popular trend; they are a powerful tool for manifesting our deepest desires. While many of us may jot down https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/balancing-work-and-life/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/balancing-work-and-life/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 We all face the age-old question of how to balance work and life. It's a universal struggle that I've experienced, and I'm sure many of you https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-art-of-letting-go-part-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-art-of-letting-go-part-2/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 In our journey through life, the concept of letting go often emerges as a significant challenge. Last week, we discussed how resistance tends https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-art-of-letting-go-part-1/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-art-of-letting-go-part-1/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Letting go is often easier said than done. Whether it's a hurtful action by someone else, a challenging circumstance, or the loss of a loved https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/reframing-failure-as-feedback/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/reframing-failure-as-feedback/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on treating successes and failures as equal learning opportunities, and why studying both turns every result into a lesson. A Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-balance-between-control-and-surrender/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-balance-between-control-and-surrender/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 In under a minute, Chris Masiello explains why control is an illusion and how focusing on the way you engage with life can make you happier. Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/overcoming-negative-self-talk/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/overcoming-negative-self-talk/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello shares a simple way to stop negative self-talk: notice the thoughts that matter and replace them with positive language. A Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-listening/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-listening/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 What mindful listening is and how to practice it: Chris Masiello on hearing the feeling behind someone’s words instead of planning your reply in your head. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-morning-routines/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-power-of-morning-routines/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on why morning routines set the energy for your whole day, from an earlier bedtime and an unrushed start to 15 seconds of gratitude. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/cause-effect/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/cause-effect/ Mon, 20 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Stop treating the effect and trace it back to the cause. Chris Masiello’s Mindful Monday on cause and effect and becoming the architect of your life. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/contrasts/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/contrasts/ Mon, 13 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on life’s contrasts, like the darkness that lets us see the stars, and bringing the highs and lows together to find balance. Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-did-we-get-here/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/how-did-we-get-here/ Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on how we got here: a short reflection on being grateful for every experience, without labeling it good or bad, that shaped who you are today. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-status-quo/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-status-quo/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Why we settle for what’s familiar and how to move past it: Chris Masiello on the status quo bias and the opportunities that open when you try something new. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-law-of-attraction/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-law-of-attraction/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Energy flows where attention goes: Chris Masiello’s simple take on the law of attraction and how to bring more care to the parts of life that feel bumpy. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-embrace-imperfection-and-seize-opportunities/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-embrace-imperfection-and-seize-opportunities/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Why waiting for perfect holds you back, and how to move once you’re good enough to go. A two-minute Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello on acting now. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/are-you-in-control/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/are-you-in-control/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Explore the art of focusing on what you can control through mindfulness, effective leadership, and stress management to enhance personal and professional growth. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-art-of-receiving/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-art-of-receiving/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Why reaching a goal is only half the work: Chris Masiello on the art of receiving, feeling worthy of what you wanted, and being ready to take it in. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-myth-of-compromise/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/the-myth-of-compromise/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello explains why compromises rarely last and how co-creation, merging different views, leads to a higher-level outcome. A Mindful Monday talk. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/wisdom-from-einstein/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/wisdom-from-einstein/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on Einstein’s line about solving problems with new thinking: apply what you know today and stop judging past decisions. A short Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/dont-be-afraid/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/dont-be-afraid/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Step outside your comfort zone with small leaps: Chris Masiello shares a Mike Dooley note on going where you’ve never gone to become who you’ve never been. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-past-struggles-in-life/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-past-struggles-in-life/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 How to turn past struggles into lessons: Chris Masiello on stepping out of the emotion, studying what happened and finding the wisdom to thrive next time. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-fate-vs-destiny/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-fate-vs-destiny/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Learn the difference between meeting a fate and achieving a destiny, and how vision and desire shape the outcomes you want. Chris Masiello’s Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-law-of-attraction/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-law-of-attraction/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 A simple Law of Attraction habit: keep your thoughts in line with your goals and replace the ones that aren’t. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-potential-and-action/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-potential-and-action/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on potential and action: why an opportunity left without action is stranded, and how moving first shifts you from scarcity into abundance. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-outsmarting-your-circumstance/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-outsmarting-your-circumstance/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 How to outsmart a hard circumstance: slow down, don’t react, and understand how it came about. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello on tough moments. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-breakdown-before-breakthrough/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-breakdown-before-breakthrough/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello explains why change gets harder before it gets easier, and how knowing you’re near a breakthrough helps you push through. A Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-timing-and-experiences/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-timing-and-experiences/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why every experience arrives just when you need to learn from it, and how staying in the moment helps you thrive. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-experiences/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-experiences/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on why experiences teach us but don’t define us, and how slowing down and getting curious turns each one into deep learning. A Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-opening-your-mind/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-opening-your-mind/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on keeping an open mind: small, everyday ways to find fresh perspectives, from a new route to work to a different book. A short Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-getting-stuck/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-getting-stuck/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why waiting for perfect keeps you stuck, and why starting matters more than timing. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello on getting unstuck and moving. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-dealing-with-anxiety/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-dealing-with-anxiety/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on easing anxiety by plotting where you are in your comfort, stretch and panic zones, and finding security in knowing where you stand. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-staying-motivated-in-tough-times/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-staying-motivated-in-tough-times/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on staying motivated when plans fall apart: pause, get curious, question your plan, and stay open to the other opportunities that may appear. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-how-to-stay-motivated/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-how-to-stay-motivated/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on staying motivated when things get hard: why struggle often means you’re close to a breakthrough, and how to hang on one day at a time. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-our-nervous-system/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-our-nervous-system/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Feeling overwhelmed? Chris Masiello explains why we deflect and get distracted in times of change, and how understanding it helps your nervous system reset. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-why-is-it-so-hard-to-say-no/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-why-is-it-so-hard-to-say-no/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why is it so hard to say no? Chris Masiello on people pleasing, why a no isn’t a rejection, and how an honest talk can lead to a better solution for both. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-being-present-in-the-moment/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-being-present-in-the-moment/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000 What it really means to be present, and how listening without planning your reply keeps you in the moment. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-what-are-your-greatest-achievements/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-what-are-your-greatest-achievements/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000 A short reflection exercise from Chris Masiello: list ten or more of your greatest life achievements and give yourself the credit you may never have taken. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-what-do-you-like-about-yourself/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-what-do-you-like-about-yourself/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 A simple exercise in self-appreciation: write down 100 things you like about yourself, then keep going. A one-minute Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-paradoxes/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-paradoxes/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 What a paradox is really asking of you, and how curiosity turns what doesn’t make sense into learning. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-hiding-in-plain-sight/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-hiding-in-plain-sight/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on what hides in plain sight: why the answers you need are often right in front of you, and how curiosity and questions help you see them. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-how-to-navigate-rough-patches/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-how-to-navigate-rough-patches/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 How to get through rough patches with curiosity and patience, and why each one holds something to learn. A one-minute Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-what-begins-well-ends-well/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-what-begins-well-ends-well/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on the old saying what begins well ends well, and why being clear and authentic about your intent at the start leads to better outcomes. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-symptoms-of-dynamic-change/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-symptoms-of-dynamic-change/ Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello names three common reactions to change and uncertainty, lack, worry and passivity, and how to turn each toward the outcome you want. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-routine/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-routine/ Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on why routine matters, how morning and evening routines steady your day, and finding just enough routine without dulling your senses. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-understanding-change/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-understanding-change/ Mon, 01 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why the gap between the old and the new is where opportunity lives, and why resisting change is harder than it looks. A Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-using-your-energy/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-using-your-energy/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on where your daily energy goes, why gossip and chaos drain it, and a weekly challenge to spend it where it gives a better return. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-think-before-you-speak/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-think-before-you-speak/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Use the THINK check before you speak: is it true, helpful, inspiring, necessary and kind? A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello on mindful words. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-perspective/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-perspective/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why working harder at what isn’t working rarely helps: Chris Masiello on Einstein’s line about new thinking and how a fresh perspective changes the outcome. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-fitness/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-fitness/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on overall fitness: sleep, diet, movement and feeding your mind, plus a simple question to ask of every habit. A short Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-intention/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-intention/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why vague intentions stall and how naming exact details puts them to work. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello on setting intentions with specificity. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-brain-vs-heart/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-brain-vs-heart/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Head or heart? Why the brain calculates but the heart feels, and why Chris Masiello says to go to the heart first on hard decisions. A Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-strengths-and-weaknesses/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-strengths-and-weaknesses/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why every strength comes with a matching weakness, and how honoring both helps you keep your balance. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-procrastination/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-procrastination/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello explains procrastination as an avoidance strategy and how getting curious about why you’re stalling helps you move into action. Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-judgement-and-curiosity/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-judgement-and-curiosity/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why judgment closes off options and curiosity opens them, and how to catch yourself judging. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello on staying curious. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-4-key-levels-of-competency/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-4-key-levels-of-competency/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello explains the four levels of competency we pass through when learning anything new, from not knowing what we don’t know to muscle memory. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-self-reflection-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-self-reflection-2/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Learn why a few minutes of daily self-reflection, done without judging yourself, helps you understand your story. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-can-chaos-be-good/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-can-chaos-be-good/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why chaos can be good: the space between old and new is where opportunity lives. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello on finding it in change. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-overthinking/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-overthinking/ Sun, 15 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Overcoming Overthinking: A Comprehensive Guide to Freeing Your Mind Understanding the Complexity of Overthinking Overthinking isn't just a habit of circling thoughts—it's a complex psychological behavior influenced by factors like anxiety, the need for control, and past experiences. Recognizing overthinking as multifaceted allows us to better connect with those who see their mental habits as […] https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-myth-of-100/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-myth-of-100/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why giving 100 percent is only average, and how a little extra effort is what moves you forward. A one-minute Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-opportunity-and-desire/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-opportunity-and-desire/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Why an opportunity needs the desire to see it through, and a one-to-ten check on your commitment before you say yes. A Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-forming-and-breaking-habits/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-forming-and-breaking-habits/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 How long it takes to form or break a habit, and a simple counting trick to see the change through. A two-minute Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-living-between-scarcity-and-abundance/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-living-between-scarcity-and-abundance/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Why we’re wired to scan for threats, and how looking for abundance first leads to more happiness and gratitude. A short Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-creating-your-long-term-vision-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-creating-your-long-term-vision-2/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello explains sustainable thinking: how the subconscious mind shapes your habits, and how affirmations, visualization and meditation help retrain it. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-creating-your-long-term-vision/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-creating-your-long-term-vision/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on setting a long-term vision: align your priorities, learn from the past without fear, stretch past your comfort zone and keep trying. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-mastering-your-priorities/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-mastering-your-priorities/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on mastering your priorities: active and passive choices, putting self-care before work, simple daily lists, and starting without every detail. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-success-tactics-in-a-shifting-market/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-success-tactics-in-a-shifting-market/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello and Angela share success tactics for a shifted real estate market: social media habits, stretch goals, consistency and setting the pace. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-business-planning-in-a-changing-environment/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-business-planning-in-a-changing-environment/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Why plan at all? Chris Masiello on knowing your why, vision boards, setting stretch goals you can reach and staying flexible when business conditions change. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-awareness-in-a-shifting-market-a-deeper-dive/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-awareness-in-a-shifting-market-a-deeper-dive/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Seven steps for a shifting market: learn it, stay curious, compare notes, revisit your goals and get moving. A Mindful Monday deeper dive with Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-awareness-in-a-shifting-market/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-awareness-in-a-shifting-market/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello’s seven steps for staying aware in a shifting market: get educated, stay curious, be realistic, and keep moving. A Mindful Monday talk. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-recommended-reading-list-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-recommended-reading-list-2/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello shares his recommended reading list, from Power vs. Force to Seat of the Soul, and why what you take in shapes how you think. Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-mastering-your-thought-process-think-successfully-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-mastering-your-thought-process-think-successfully-2/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Learn to master your thought process with Chris Masiello: notice limiting thoughts, flip them into “I am” statements, and direct your life like a movie. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-why-change-is-so-hard-for-people-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-why-change-is-so-hard-for-people-2/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Why change feels so hard, and five ways to meet it with curiosity instead of fear. Chris Masiello’s Mindful Monday on the brain, epigenetics and pausing. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-excelling-in-life-through-co-creation-transforming-from-me-to-we-thinking-part-1/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-excelling-in-life-through-co-creation-transforming-from-me-to-we-thinking-part-1/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello explains how compromise, collaboration and co-creation differ, and six ways to shift from me thinking to we thinking. Mindful Monday, part 1. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-excelling-in-life-through-co-creation-transforming-from-me-to-we-thinking-part-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-excelling-in-life-through-co-creation-transforming-from-me-to-we-thinking-part-2/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Six ways to co-create: make safe spaces, drop judgment, stay curious, and look past compromise for something bigger. A Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-manifesting-your-best-life/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-manifesting-your-best-life/ Mon, 23 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Guest Denise Whitney shares steps to manifest your best life: picture it, find your why, write it down, believe it and act daily. A Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-four-agreements/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-four-agreements/ Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 How to live The Four Agreements: guard your word, take nothing personally, ask instead of assuming, do your best. A Mindful Monday guest talk by Ally Karter. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-heros-journey/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-heros-journey/ Mon, 09 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 See how the hero’s journey, from the call to adventure to the return, maps onto every change in your life. Chris Masiello on Joseph Campbell for Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-what-is-personal-growth/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-what-is-personal-growth/ Mon, 02 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Personal growth comes a little at a time. Chris Masiello explains why staying curious, never the expert and always the learner, keeps you growing each day. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-possibilities/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-possibilities/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Why a narrow view of what’s possible gives you fewer choices, and how thinking expansively and acting on it opens more. A Mindful Monday from Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-self-reflection/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-self-reflection/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Learn self-reflection as a discipline: accept the truth, observe without judgment, stay flexible and adjust as you grow. A Mindful Monday with Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-abundance-and-scarcity-thinking/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-abundance-and-scarcity-thinking/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello on scarcity versus abundance thinking: how fear leads to small choices, how gratitude leads to wiser ones, and how to notice which one you’re in. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-doing-the-work/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-doing-the-work/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Why the work comes due either way, and how resistance builds strength, much like gravity. Chris Masiello’s Mindful Monday on doing new things in new ways. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-willpower-part-3/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-willpower-part-3/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Learn a simple strategy for building willpower: pause, picture what you want, and practice at every chance. Chris Masiello wraps up his Mindful Monday series. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-willpower-part-2/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-willpower-part-2/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Why willpower is hard and how to build it: Chris Masiello on habit pathways, the brain’s reward chemicals and a five-minute pause that breaks old routines. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-willpower-part-1/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-willpower-part-1/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Chris Masiello begins a willpower series: what willpower is and isn’t, why it’s a skill you build, and a 30-second pause to try before your next choice. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-finding-calm-and-balance-over-the-next-60-days/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-finding-calm-and-balance-over-the-next-60-days/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Ways to find inner calm in hectic times: quiet minutes, space of your own, less news, good books and cleansing breaths. Mindful Monday with Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-setting-your-visions/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-setting-your-visions/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 See why picturing what you want can reprogram your subconscious, and how to hold a vision with feeling. Chris Masiello on visioning for Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-why-extra-effort-matters/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-why-extra-effort-matters/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Why giving 100 percent only keeps you in place, and how doing one more thing than you have to moves you forward. Chris Masiello’s Mindful Monday. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-reset-for-an-amazing-2022/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-reset-for-an-amazing-2022/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Set up a better year: reflect on the last one without judgment, then plan with six questions across five life areas. A Mindful Monday reset with Chris Masiello. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-thriving-outside-of-your-comfort-zone-part-4-mindset/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-thriving-outside-of-your-comfort-zone-part-4-mindset/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 How to swap victim thinking for beneficiary thinking and treat change as a teacher. Chris Masiello on mindset, Part 4 of his comfort zone Mindful Monday series. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-igniting-your-personal-momentum/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-igniting-your-personal-momentum/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000 June 1, 2020 - Mindful Monday with Chris Masiello, President and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group. Today's topic centers around Igniting your Personal Momentum. https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-tuesday-how-to-create-a-growth-perspective/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-tuesday-how-to-create-a-growth-perspective/ Tue, 26 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000 May 26, 2020 - Mindful Monday with Chris Masiello, President and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group. Today's topic centers around Developing a Growth Perspective https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-finding-comfort-in-discomfort/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-finding-comfort-in-discomfort/ Mon, 18 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Updated: May 20, 2020 May 18, 2020 Mindful Monday with Chris Masiello, President and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group. Today's topic centers around Finding Comfort in Discomfort https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-law-of-attraction-living-in-abundance/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-law-of-attraction-living-in-abundance/ Mon, 11 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000 May 11, 2020 Chris Masiello, President and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group presents the first episode of the new weekly Mindful Monday series. Today's presentation centered around the Law of Attraction - Living in Abundance. Additional Resources: - The Divine Matrix by Gregg Braden - The Alchemist by Paulo […] https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-power-of-i-am/ https://chrismasiello.com/mindful-mondays/mindful-monday-the-power-of-i-am/ Mon, 04 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Updated: May 11, 2020 May 4, 2020 Chris Masiello, President and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group presents the first episode of the new weekly Mindful Monday series. Today's presentation centered around the power of the statement "I Am."