by Stephan Neff | Jun 15, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Maintain Relationships, Resilience, Stress Reduction
2024 brought me challenges I could have never imagined. Ultimately, I had to decide whether to lose my mind or find it. In my conscious mind, I knew that life is full of challenges, setbacks, and adversities. How we respond to these difficulties often determines the...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 14, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Find Purpose, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Cliche or core to recharging your life? Over the last week, I have suffered from cabin fever a few times. I am blessed to live close to the majestic Redwood Forest in Rotorua, New Zealand. Do I ever take advantage of that? Yeah, right. Therefore, I consciously walked...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 13, 2024 | Be Unstoppable, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Reduction
Going through a divorce and other life challenges, I was keeping to myself over recent months. Not to isolate but rather to heal. I am slowly coming out of this phase and have rekindled friendships and met old acquaintances. To my big surprise – virtually...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 12, 2024 | Be Curious, Emotional Intelligence, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Resilience, Stress Reduction
Understanding Trauma Responses After a gang assault at the tender age of 13, I changed irreversibly. At first, I was the victim. Within a short period of time, I became a survivor. I became Rambo. It became second nature for me to be on constant alert. To never get...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 7, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Resilience, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Sex is a fundamental aspect of human life, not only serving as a means for reproduction but also offering numerous physical, psychological, and relational benefits. Engaging in regular sexual activity can enhance overall well-being in various ways, from boosting...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 4, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
In today’s fast-paced world, middle-aged individuals often juggle multiple responsibilities, from demanding careers to family obligations. Amidst the hustle and bustle, maintaining a balanced diet and good health can become challenging. Stress, long working hours, and...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Reduction
Burnout is a systemic collapse that impacts every aspect of your life, extending far beyond your 9-to-5 routine. It’s not just a byproduct of work stress; burnout is multidimensional. It affects your finances, emotional well-being, and physical health....
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Reduction
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. 😉 In the heart of a bustling...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction
The miracle of Circadian Rhythms One of the most dramatic features of the world in which we live, is the cycle of the day and night. Almost all species exhibit daily changes in their behaviors and physiology in response to this cycle. These daily rhythms are not...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Be Unstoppable, Breath Work, Create Habits, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress Reduction
Deep Breathing Can Signal Your Body to Relax Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly, deep, relaxed, or abdominal breathing, maximizes the use of the diaphragm, the primary breathing muscle, leading to slower and deeper breaths. It is a valuable skill for...