Polly Campbell, Simply Said Polly Campbell

The Hopeful Habit
There is one thing that shows up when we encounter challenge and uncertainty when we are struggling through adversity and pining for something positive to happen, and that's hope. Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on the belief that there can be a positive outcome. It's a mindset that leads to greater resilience, well-being, persistence, and creativity--but it emerges first during some of our most challenging moments.
When we choose to be hopeful we are more likely to find the silver linings and possibilities that can help move us through the adversity.
Hopeful people tend to be positive, open, and more likely to take optimistic actions that can help them cope. And we can cultivate those qualities to live a more hopeful life. Does it eliminate disappointment and upset? No way, but it does help us manage it. And it starts when we focus on what we can control.
More about hope: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/articles/202305/the-power-of-hope
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Super-Aging Secrets from Elise Marie Collins
Yoga instructor and author of Super Ager: You Can Look Younger, Have More Energy, a Better Memory, and Live a Long and Healthy Life, Elise Marie Collins explains how we can live long, healthy, and happy lives by adopting the habits of Super Agers.
Living in sync with nature, tapping into our purposes, and seeking opportunities to engage and expand throughout every stage of life are some of the things Super Agers do regularly to live better and age easier.
In this enlightening interview, Elise Marie Collins shares these and other simple strategies such as eating earlier, operating from our heart center, and even planning our sleep patterns around the natural light can help us align with our own energy in a way that helps us manage stress and feel more fulfilled.
Listen in and put these super-aging secrets to the test in your own life.
You can find Elise Marie Collins on Instagram here: @elismariecollinsyoga
Elise Marie has a special offer. If you'd like a daily routine and habit tracker to help you become a Super Ager email her direct at elisemariecollins@gmail.com
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Welcome to the 5th Season of Polly Campbell, Simply Said. Thanks for listening. I love doing the show, sharing these ideas, and connecting with you. Thanks for being a part of our community. -pc
Have you misplaced your car keys lately, forgotten to return an email, missed an appointment, or have a hard time making decisions? Yep, sounds like Brain Fog, the absentmindedness when we often experience when we are under stress, feeling isolated, tired, or uncertain. It's no surprise that as we reemerge into the post-pandemic normal, many of us still feel spacey at times, forgetful, and inattentive. That can chip away at our productivity at work and leave us feeling a little off-balance and frustrated. In today's episode, Polly Campbell talks about the science-based approaches we can use to end the brain fog and feel better, more grounded, and more productive.
Want some quick tips?

Get moving. If you can get outside for a walk or stretch, but don't get caught behind your desk all day. Movement improves blood flow which carries oxygen to our brains and that helps us think straight. Or at least straighter.

Be kind to yourself. Putting yourself down after a blunder or moment of forgetfulness isn't going to help your attention any, instead, it will add to your stress.

Take a break between work and home. Even if you are working from a home office, you might want to add in some commute time before transitioning back.

On this episode of Polly Campbell Simply Said, Polly explains what's behind those feelings that cause us to feel foggy and unfocused and the simple things we can do in our days to end it.
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Check out this piece on Psychology Today about How to Reboot Your Brain this Spring. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/imperfect-spirituality/202204/how-reboot-your-brain-spring
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How can you go from depression to something better? How can we connect with those we love in a deeper way? How can we use questions to direct us toward a life of service and meaning? Author and psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson, https://findinghappiness.com/, explains how asking questions and following our curiosity can help us become more open to growth and learning and discovery and that makes for a happier life. So what questions can we ask to guide us? Polly discusses those and much more with Jonathan Robinson, right here on Polly Campbell, Simply Said.
Different questions help guide us toward different experiences and opportunities. Here are a few questions Jonathan suggests we use to tune in and live our most interesting life.
How can I be of better service? What do I need to know to feel better and be more peaceful in my life?
But what happens if we don't know the answers? Polly and Jonathan Robinson discuss that too.

And in our free Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com , Polly, the author of You, Recharged, and other books shares other ideas and tips to help us live well, do good, and be happy.
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Whether you are negotiating with a teenager or protesting a political decision, learning how to navigate our disagreements is key to getting what we want, supporting each other, and changing the world for the better. We'll never get ahead by shouting each other down, but sharing stories and experiences, looking for commonalities, and not turning a talk into a competition can be some strategies that ensure our voices also get heard. Disparaging, bullying, and belittling one another won't change minds, but the strategies Polly Campbell shares in this episode just might. And check out this piece on the Greater Good and the Constructive Dialogue Institute.

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The ListProducer.com Paula Rizzo talks with Polly about how we can use lists not only to ease stress in our days but to create more relaxed, meaningful lives. Paula, a former television producer, is the author of several books including Listful Living and Listful Thinking, and she says, by going beyond the to-dos we can create lists that help us build healthier, productive lives without piling on the stress. In this episode, Rizzo shares her tips and tricks for creating lists that move us closer to what we want.
And in our free Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com , Polly, the author of You, Recharged and other books goes deeper and talks about her love of lists and how she uses them to boost her mood.
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