After a full day out in the world, stories, words, images, and songs from any number of sources continue to play in our heads hours after we encounter them. Even as we lie in bed, in the quiet dark, our minds continue noisily processing all the input from our day. I call this “Mind Chatter.”
Read MoreFinding Time for You
Within each of us there is a well of energy that must be regularly replenished. When we act as if this well is bottomless, scheduling a long list of activities that fit like puzzle pieces into every minute of every day, it becomes depleted and we feel exhausted, disconnected, and weak. Refilling this well is a matter of finding time to focus on, nurture, and care for ourselves, or "you time."
Read MoreThe Wisdom of Fear
Anything worth doing will always have some fear attached to it. For example, having a baby, getting married, changing careers—all of these life changes can bring up deep fears. It helps to remember that this type of fear is good.
Read MoreHow to Stop Contradicting Your Beliefs
During your lifetime you'll come across many contradictions. There's a movement toward health and wellness, but McDonald's still makes billions of dollars each year. People say they want to travel but end up working crazy hours to save up enough money for their dream vacation that will never happen.
Read MoreWe Get What We Focus On
We can all get more of whatever it is we want but, sadly, we don’t because we are unaware of or simply do not understand how to use the Law of Attraction - deliberately and on purpose – for our own benefit.
Read MoreJournalling With Purpose
A journal can play many roles. It can be a confidant, a vehicle of self-expression, a tool that dreams. A journal can also be a powerful source of comfort during challenging or traumatic periods. When you record those insights and incidents that clearly demonstrate you are on the right track, you can return to your words days, weeks, or months later and find uniquely soothing reassurance. A journal with a specific purpose can be a good tool for keeping track of experiences before the passage of time can skew your perception of events.
Read MoreFive Minutes to Happiness
Devoting time each day for happiness will change your day and change your brain chemistry.
Read MoreFrom Problem Solving to Vision-Creating
Chiropractors, bless you all, seem to be engaged in the perpetual task of making your practices better, with better being defined as more new patients, larger monthly patient volume and, of course, increased income.Unfortunately, the entire culture of our profession appears to be focused on what is wrong with the practice, why it is not better.
Read MoreChiropractors Ask: What’s in it for me?
We are often asked, “What’s in it for me?” by chiropractors across the country about our program and Tribal Gatherings.
Read MoreSetting Goals – Your Road Map to Success
Setting goals has been and continues to be one of the most important habits of successful people. At The Markson Connection, we recommend a daily morning routine of saying affirmations, doing visualizations and meditations, and reviewing your written goals.
Read More