How are you defined?

If you aren’t on Simon Sinek’s daily notes to inspire list, you should really consider it!

This tidbit today was great!

I believe too often, we define ourselves by what we do. “I’m a chiropractor.” “I’m a teacher.” “I’m a potato chip critic.”

Those are all the jobs we chose, and we should be proud.

However, the bigger thing is WHY we do them.

If we are happy with our careers, it is more than likely because we get to express what we truly care about in life through our field.

We are defined by what we care about, and how we choose to make a (happy) living is our way to express what we care about.

So if you are feeling burned out, a bit sluggish or etc, tap into what you care about, connect that to what you are doing today and I promise you, your day will be immensely brighter (for yourself and for everyone you come in contact with).

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

-Dr. Lindeman

Human Connection

This morning, I watched a great interview with Nicholas Epley (author of “Mindwise” and Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago).

The interview was about the role of human connection on happiness, and the lengths people go to in order to avoid social interaction sometimes even though research shows that such connections make both parties much happier.

He discussed an interesting study.

People’s happiness levels were measured after increasing their income 4x (400%!) and measured people’s happiness levels when they felt “lonely yesterday.”

The feeling of loneliness had a 7x impact (negatively) in happiness levels compared to an income increase of 400%!

That is remarkable!

Loneliness DRASTICALLY affects our happiness levels.

And yet in many instances, we choose to be lonely. On the bus, the train at D.I.A., on planes, in the checkout line at the supermarket, etc, we choose to keep to ourselves rather than connect with those around us. Some studies show this is because we feel we don’t want to “bother them,” but the research shows in almost all instances, engaging in light conversation/connection benefits the happiness of both parties.

We are more “connected” than ever before by virtue of social media, but we are also more lonely than ever before. Especially during these crazy times, it is even more imperative to reach out to others.

We are all lonely at times.

Work to change that today.

You will make others, AND YOURSELF, much happier in the process.

Happy Tuesday!

-Dr. Lindeman

I’m Here For You

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I loved this blog by The Dragontree (full link below). It emphasized the importance of true connection. Some of my favorite snippets:

“I now believe that subtle healing techniques often succeed where others fail, because there’s less potential for the recipient’s mind or body to object to the intervention, less potential to exacerbate an existing condition, plus an opportunity to “slip under the radar” and initiate a deeper healing.”

-That is precisely why I employ a gentle technique in my office.

Another great snippet: “We all know that “time is money” because there is a finite amount of it in the workday. But attention (or presence) is even more precious. How often do you feel that you have someone’s complete, undivided attention?”

The blog goes on to say that there is tremendous power in the thought of “I am here for you.” You can think it when you are with a good friend, child, or spouse and notice a deeper connection. You can also think it to yourself during some meditation/self-love time.

Powerful stuff!

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