The Jim Donovan Blog

Why Millions of People in Japan Take a “Bath” in the Woods

Mar 14, 2022

by Jim Donovan

Every year, millions of people in Japan flock to the forest for a “bath.”

No, this isn’t some far-out hippie festival in the woods… (Trust me, I’ve...

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Is Stress Shrinking Your Brain?

Nov 17, 2021

The "brain dangers" of de-prioritizing yourself—and what to do about it


Between work, your family, and the other priorities in your life, some days you might feel like your “tank is on...

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How Learning to "Press Pause" Changed My Life

Oct 25, 2021

Even after years of teaching people how to manage stress, I’m not immune to feeling its effects from time to time.

I encounter times where I neglect to rest and recharge my internal...

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Rediscovering Your Body's Self-Healing Design

Jul 18, 2021

It’s easy to take for granted what a remarkable “machine” your body is.

But every second of every day, it does incredible things. Cells continually regenerate, your lungs filter...

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Stressed or Anxious? Try H.A.L.T.I.

Apr 02, 2021

When in the midst of a high-stress, high-stakes mission, it’s crucial for Green Beret soldiers to maintain focus.

To do this, all Special Operations forces are trained to manipulate their...

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Eye Yoga? Try These Two Tricks to Ease Eye Strain Fast

Apr 02, 2021

Today, the average American adult consumes about five times more information than adults 50 years ago. 

Advances in technology have given us access to a world of information right at our...

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Planning for Your Post-Pandemic Life

Mar 23, 2021

Travel into the future with me for just a moment…

It’s a warm summer evening and you’re laughing and making memories with the people you care about the most in person.

It's safe...

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Panic Attack First-Aid — Video Tutorial Included

Jan 17, 2021
 

The first time I had one, I thought it was a heart attack. Luckily, I had my wife Tracey to talk me through it.

People in the throes of a panic attack often believe they’re suffering from a...

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A Mindset to Help You Navigate Your "New Normal"

Jan 15, 2021

They had just saved my life for the third time.

A calm, soothing voice was whispering into my ear.

But as I came to minutes later, no one else was in my hospital room except me.

Maybe it was all in...

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Repair these "energy leaks" leeching your vitality

Dec 14, 2020

Ask any Alaskan bear getting ready to hibernate and they’ll tell you that the secret to a successful winter is loading up on as much salmon as possible.

The bear instinctively knows not to...

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