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May 25, 2013

The Predator Within: Why You Should Appreciate the Ugly %&$@!#

May 25, 2013/ Jim Hjort
The Predator Within: Why You Should Appreciate the Ugly %&$@!#

People sometimes adopt an adversarial attitude toward the aspects of themselves that they don’t like. But if you consider what gives rise to unpleasant feelings and behaviors, they can teach you, and take you to new heights of well-being.

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anger, compassion, psychological health, self-care, self-esteem
May 18, 2013

How Mindfulness Can Help You Get the Most Out of Life

May 18, 2013/ Jim Hjort
How Mindfulness Can Help You Get the Most Out of Life

We're often absent from the experience of our lives for long stretches. When you bring mindful awareness to the present moment, you'll see the richness you've been missing, and extract more living from your life. 

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aging, concentration, meditation, mindfulness, psychological health
May 09, 2013

The ABCs of ZZZs: Seven Things You Should Know About Sleep

May 09, 2013/ Jim Hjort
The ABCs of ZZZs: Seven Things You Should Know About Sleep

Sleep dramatically affects the way we function and feel every day. You may already know that. But did you know that sleeping straight through the night may not be the most natural way? A distillation of the basics of slumber.

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sleep, psychological health, physical health
May 02, 2013

How to Have a Rich and Fulfilling Life By Doing Many Simple, But Possibly Difficult, Things

May 02, 2013/ Jim Hjort
How to Have a Rich and Fulfilling Life By Doing Many Simple, But Possibly Difficult, Things

Many people, even those who seem successful, feel burned out, stuck, and unfulfilled on the inside. They long for meaning, purpose, and deep happiness—something more than fleeting pleasure. Here's how to do it, even if you're worried that it's too late.

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addiction, aging, ambivalence, anger, attachment, compassion, communication, compulsive behavior, concentration, craving, ethics, fear, isolation, meditation, mindfulness, motivation, narrative identity, neurobiology, physical health, psychological health, redemption, regret, relationships, research, self-actualization, self-care, self-esteem, setbacks, social health, trauma, vocation, walking meditation
April 30, 2013

What The Carpet Industry Can Teach You About Self-Improvement

April 30, 2013/ Jim Hjort
What The Carpet Industry Can Teach You About Self-Improvement

It's all too easy to get stuck in pessimism and worry when you become attached to negative beliefs about yourself. Start walking away from them, and stroll into the present moment instead.

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meditation, mindfulness, psychological health, self-esteem, walking meditation
April 30, 2013

Redemption: Your Life as a Grail Quest

April 30, 2013/ Jim Hjort
Redemption: Your Life as a Grail Quest

If you view your story as one of redemption, you're better able to thrive. Fortunately, a major fall isn't a prerequisite. All that's required is the recognition that you have a unique path, and the willingness to walk it. 

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career, narrative identity, psychological health, redemption, setbacks, trauma, vocation
April 30, 2013

The Right Stuff vs. the Right-Now Stuff

April 30, 2013/ Jim Hjort
The Right Stuff vs. the Right-Now Stuff

Pursuing instant gratification comes much easier to our primitive, reptilian brain than waiting. Too bad, because what keeps you alive on the savannah can keep you stuck and unhappy if your goals are grander than just survival.

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addiction, compulsive behavior, mindfulness, physical health, psychological health
April 30, 2013

Mindfulness 101

April 30, 2013/ Jim Hjort
Mindfulness 101

When we get entangled in our thoughts, they remove us from the experience of our lives. Mindfulness is a quality of awareness, curiosity, and acceptance, which can get you wise, grounded, and able to savor every moment you have. 

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compulsive behavior, meditation, mindfulness, psychological health, relationships, research, addiction
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Jim Hjort is a Los Angeles personal development coach, resilience coach, and executive coach.

He trains people in how to rebound from setbacks to achieve new levels of functioning and happiness. He also helps people who feel burned out or stuck to feel energized, empowered, and fulfilled.

In his organizational coaching and corporate coaching practices, he helps companies achieve business results by avoiding burnout and unlocking their organization’s engagement, creativity, productivity, and potential.

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