The Mind Connectory is a place where thoughts are shared in the hope that many people can relate to similar situations. I anticipate that it can become a library of knowledge from which people can draw up plans to overcome challenging situations – whether they be brought on by loss or mental barriers. The mechanisms for coping with matters of the mind are quite connected regardless of their cause. That is why I believe that learning from other people’s experiences (both successful and unsuccessful) is the key to self improvement as well as a better future for ourselves and the people around us.
Sometimes we stuff up really bad, and other times just a bit, but we feel equally guilty no matter what's at stake. We knock ourselves because of our mistakes and we can hold onto baggage for a long long time. Making mistakes hurts us and it hurts other people. The first step to getting back... Continue Reading →
There comes plenty of times in life when others ask for your help or you can clearly see they need help. We don't have to say yes every single time, that's not the point. But, sometimes we avoid these situations because they may make us feel uncomfortable or they may challenge us. If you physically... Continue Reading →
Experiencing anxiety is like butterflies in your stomach, except they're all knotted up and you can feel asphyxiated, and sometimes feel short of breath. You just want it to end but it doesn't go away that easy. Sometimes it happens because of a particular confrontation or situation that triggers us and sometimes it's because our... Continue Reading →
We are all made in God's likeness. He shines through us in so many ways we can't even begin to imagine. We are unique individuals, but at the same time this individuality unites us, as we see that each person has a role to play in the prosperity of civilisation. The strong stand up for... Continue Reading →
In a world where uncomfortable and often undeserved issues plague us, we must look to something more wholesome, something more efficient that can ground us. We need to look to things that rise above resentment, negativity and shame. We often beat ourselves up about things we cannot physically change, but why? for what cause? Challenges... Continue Reading →
Let's speak up about mental health - freely, without stigma or fear of judgement. Let me tell you this from the beginning - we were all born to shine and sometimes our flame gets low and it dwindles, the wind and the rain places pressure on us to burn out, but we don't. Why? because... Continue Reading →
Have you experienced a time in your life when you dealt with a mental challenge? - anxiety, depression or loss, to name a few. Did you learn any mechanisms for coping that you would like to share?Do you love to write about psychology and the mind?Do you have a desire to inspire others? The Mind... Continue Reading →
There's never been a better time to start - so what's stopping you? Is it fear that things won't work out or an anxiety that stops you from reaching your full capability? Do you sometimes feel in control and other times directionless - it's a real thing that happens to most people. So what do... Continue Reading →
It's important that we can learn from the experiences of others on our pursuit for growth and quality of life. This was a remarkable example of how being open about our struggles can go a long way towards our healing. Thanks Izzy for sharing this message: What’s stopping you from living a happy life? "Mental... Continue Reading →
In the midst of chaos, seek to find peace in all you do. Look for beauty in the small things and be proud of the small goals you achieve each day. In all honesty, there are so many ways to find peace and respond to a situation that calms the flame of chaos surrounding it.... Continue Reading →
The transportation of signals to and from the brain is done by these remarkable things called 'neurons'. They are scattered throughout the body (largely the brain) in magnificent networks that join up at critical points to form the basis of neural pathways. Neural pathways are responsible for transmitting the information we have stored so that... Continue Reading →
Love can inspire us to do so many amazing things. The beauty of love is that it comes in many forms too - there is romantic love, familial love and self love, to the name the most prominent. It's these types of love that will ultimately be the reason 'why' we choose to pursue particular... Continue Reading →
If I was a superhero I'd want to have one power - to take away the pain of others without placing it on myself. That's the dream. Sometimes you see someone hurting, and all you want to do is help, but you don't know how, or you can't - or you fear that helping them... Continue Reading →
The longer we hold onto our worries, the more they begin to hurt us. This is a short video that exemplifies the importance of letting go of the thoughts, feelings and emotions that hold us back and cause us mental trauma. It's okay to think about them occasionally, but understand their lessons and move past... Continue Reading →
What we think, is what we are. Our thoughts can be equally as helpful to our development as they can be detrimental. These can be thoughts of our own self image, of others and of the world around us. Our thoughts can be the difference between seeing hills or mountains or between seeing man and... Continue Reading →
"We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us" (Philippians 4:13). That's a quote that gets me on the right path each day. When I have doubts, I look to God for inspiration and I pray that he guides me - not to immediate success, but guides me to a better version of myself... Continue Reading →
If I don't plan I often get lost so easily and I stray away from anything productive, I become anxious about the future and overwhelmed at the number of tasks that I need to complete to achieve my grand ambitions. That's why if you ever saw me, you might notice that I'm constantly writing down... Continue Reading →
A remarkable quote from a man named Henry Ford - the father of the Ford Motor Company. But what exactly was he trying to say? Maybe a little bit about belief and how it can go quite a long way. Whichever way you choose to look at this quote, it can reveal some noteworthy lessons.... Continue Reading →
A mentality for achievement can be built on the grounds of self imposed pain and suffering. Listen to David Goggins speak of his experience and share his approach to growth. If you can get through doing things that you hate to do, on the other side is greatness. Pain and suffering will train us for... Continue Reading →
It's the hardest day of the week - by far. But it can also be the most rewarding day of the week if you persevere. To be productive on a Monday morning is a goal many attempt, but few actually achieve. So if you're reaching for that alarm clock to snooze for another 10 minutes,... Continue Reading →
