Connessione is all about appreciating the big picture, connecting with your values and aligning each area of your life with your values. Consider each area of your life and create a mind-map representing what’s important to you in each area of your life. Look at the big picture to check that the parts of your [...]
Another fundamental part of corporalita is getting good sleep and resting regularly over the weekends and by taking vacations. Do you get at least 7 hours of sleep each night? And if you can, why not try taking a 30 to 45min nap in the afternoon. Research indicates that it’s a good way to recharge [...]
You can develop arte/scienza by cultivating ambidexterity. Activities like writing with your non-dominant hand, dancing, playing racquet sports with your non-dominant hand and juggling are all great ways to develop ambidexterity, which promotes the balance of the two hemispheres of the brain. Try writing your reflections in your notebook today using your non-dominant hand. This [...]
What’s your work environment like? What can you do to create a more stimulating work environment? Play baroque music Have live plants and fresh flowers Hang color paintings and photography Use comfortable furniture Make sure that you have free-flowing air and full-spectrum lights Use aromatherapy oils to infuse the room with nice fragrances Create a [...]
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The Bottom-line on Michael Gelb’s Think Like Da Vinci: Practice Multi-Sensory Visualization
Take a moment right now to practice multi-sensory visualization; sit comfortably or lie down, breathe deeply – in for 2 counts and out for 4 counts. And as you breathe deeply, think of a beautiful place you’ve visited. It can be any place – any place that’s a beautiful, peaceful place for you. Go there [...]
Practice observing and experiencing your senses in a relaxed state and then recording what you experienced in your notebook. Try sitting in silence and noticing the different sounds around you, or exploring your natural environment by touching and feeling the textures, or listening for the emotion in music. Take some time to write about what [...]
