Life From The Top Of The Mind

"Optimism is simply the belief that the future will be better than the past, and that I have confidence in my ability to influence the process." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"When day comes, we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade? …there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it… If only we're brave enough to be it" ~ Amanda Gorman (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

""With great power comes great responsibility." ~ Spiderman (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"Feeling powerless is a signal that we have given our power to people or situations that don't deserve the gift." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"The key to dealing with adversity and worry is first to become clear about the power of gratitude and optimism." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

“Until we teach our kids to self-regulate, we will be stuck trying to reason with their unreasonable brain, which will only leave everyone stuck in the cycle of conflict.” Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

“When feeling rushed or anxious, rather than speeding up, try slowing down… just by 2%.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"Sometimes we stay in Hell a long time because we have learned the names of the streets." ~ Michael Levine (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

“In order to resolve (re-solve) the past versus continuing to relive it, we will need to access the part of the brain that solves problems versus remaining stuck in the part of the brain that continues to bring up painful memories thinking this will keep us safe.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

“Defining the people and situations in our lives as annoying, frustrating, irritating, and depressing only has us set up to feel annoyed, frustrated, irritated, and depressed.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"We can’t claim what we don’t name.” ~ Adapted from Brené Brown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"One key to having peace of mind is having a high tolerance for ambiguity." ~ Dr. Sam Buser (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

“Narcissism is the shame-based fear of being ordinary.” ~ Brené Brown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"Regardless of the situation, as long as our solution requires someone else to change, we will never know the power and promise of self-determination." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

“Until we learn to create the sort of interactions that trigger psychological safety in others, we will forever be fighting the neurobiology of suspicion and resistance.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"You will never resolve a conflict by fighting another’s existing reality." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"The only time a mistake becomes a failure is when we look for someone to blame." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

“Be the kind of person you wished for, when no one was there for you.” ~ Nikita Gil (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

“One question that can stop almost any argument is…are you wanting to understand my position, or do you just want to convince me that I’m wrong?” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

"If we consume simply what we are fed with respect to 'the news,' we run the risk of being inflamed versus informed." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)