by Mark Newton | Jun 6, 2024 | Gather What Matters
Another stressful day begins after a less than satisfying night’s rest. Already you feel behind. But what if instead of reacting to the events of the day, you were to take the proactive step of beginning your day with the simple act of listening to yourself?...
by Mark Newton | Jan 19, 2024 | Gather What Matters
When you’re under pressure, your ears close, making it almost impossible to hear the very things which could help you most. This is natural. Your body is preparing to run or fight. But what will serve you best is to stay calm in the face of adversity, and to...
by Mark Newton | Aug 30, 2023 | Gather What Matters
When we ask for help, the magical power of “we” emerges — which changes everything. Let’s start with a song today. It would be great if you would actually take a few minutes (or at least a few seconds!) to sing (or hum) along with this tune, to...
by Mark Newton | Aug 14, 2023 | Gather What Matters
First Things First We want everyone to feel special. After all, we are living in an age when every kid on the team gets a trophy. But this kind of generalized equality is damaging our relationships, and leaves us feeling overwhelmed. Why? Because we’ve forgotten...
by Mark Newton | Apr 16, 2022 | Gather What Matters
Don’t underestimate the power of your sweet spot. Sweeten your day with the perfect amount of syrup to make it just write. Wait a minute. Did he just say, “… to make it just write?” Shouldn’t that be “just right?” Good...
by Mark Newton | Jan 24, 2022 | Gather What Matters
Everybody’s looking for it, one way or another. But where do you find it — what matters most — with enough time left to enjoy it? So much noise. To say your world is loud is nothing revolutionary. What could be revolutionary would be to do something...