Table of Contents
PREFACE
States vs. Traits: Tools in Our Toolbox
Climate vs. Weather
CHAPTER 1: F*ck Your Feelings
Can’t = Won’t
95% of Decisions Are Made Based on Feelings
Reflection Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 2: Feelings – Mental Experiences of Body States
Feeling Invincible
What Are Feelings and Emotions?
Reflection Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 3: Running the Show – The Battle Between Our Prefrontal Cortex and Limbic System
Marshmallows and the Ulysses Pact
Reflection Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 4: Polyvagal Theory and Heart Rate Variability
Get More Play
The Polyvagal Theory
Reflection Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 5: The Gut – Our Second (or Maybe First) Brain
The Gut: Our Second (or Maybe First) Brain
The Chemicals in Our Brain (and Gut)
Reflection Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 6: Brain Waves
That’s the Yoga
Brain Waves
Reflection Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 7: Mindset – Upgrade Your Operating System
Dream (and Fail) Like a Kid
The Magic Happens Outside of Our Comfort Zone
Reflection Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 8: Master Your Actions. Control Your Future
Faking It
Time Management
Time Management and Productivity
Reflection Questions
Activities
CHAPTER 9: Habits of High Performers
Success Leaves Footprints
Reflection Questions
Activities
APPENDIX 1: My Nine Go-To “Tools” to F*ck My Feelings
ONE: #MTC. Move the Motherf*cking Chains
TWO: Music
THREE: “I’m f*cking awesome”
FOUR: Play
SIX: Take a Cold Shower
SEVEN: Gratitude
EIGHT: Float
NINE: Remind Myself of my Personal Agreement (The Darkness Contract)
APPENDIX 2: Putting it All Together – The Perfect Day
APPENDIX 3: A Few Of My Favorite Books and Resources
Acknowledgements
References