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• The Mindset Shift You Need — From Longevity, Gut-Brain Health & Self-Responsibility

  Send us a textWhy We Need a New Mindset in 2025The world keeps changing: information overload, climate anxiety, rising mental health awareness, and stressors that didn’t exist in quite the same way even a few years back.According to the Global Wellness Institute’s latest mental wellness initiative report, we’re seeing that mental health isn’t only about being “not depressed” — it’s about brain health, resilience, and prevention. Global Wellness InstituteWe also see rising research into how the environment — gut health, physical movement, mental stimuli — actually affects how our brains function over time. We need more than mindset pep talks; we need actionable, science-backed shifts.Key Trends & Mindset ShiftsHere are some of the big trends emerging and the mindset shifts you can adopt to ride these in a positive, proactive way:TrendWhat It Means for Mental WellnessShift in Mindset / PracticeLongevity + brain health | It’s not just about living longer, but keeping your brain sharp, resilient. Resistance training, physical activity, mindfulness together help slow cognitive decline. Global Wellness Institute | “I am investing now in the wellness of my future self.” Include strength/resistance training, movement routines, etc. Not just cardio or “general fitness”, but targeted for brain health.Gut-Brain Axis | More granular research shows certain gut bacteria impact mood, impulse control, anxiety. Global Wellness Institute | Mindset: what you eat matters for your mental state. More attention to diet, probiotics, perhaps experimenting with nutrition. See food as medicine, not just fuel.Self-Awareness & Self-Responsibility | With so many external tools (wearables, apps, monitoring), there’s a risk of outsourcing awareness. But real progress comes when you listen to yourself, not just data. Global Wellness Institute | Shift from being passive (“What does my device/activity tracker tell me?”) to active—“What is my body/mind telling me? What do I feel? What do I need?” Cultivating internal awareness.Social Mind & Connection | Loneliness is being understood as a serious wellness risk; social cognition, belonging, shared experiences help wellbeing. Global Wellness Institute+1 | Value connection not just as fun or luxury but as essential. Make space for community, real conversations, rituals of togetherness — even small ones.Environmental / Exposure Wellness | The external environment (pollution, microplastics, even social/media exposure) is increasingly linked to mental health outcomes. Global Wellness Institute | Become more intentional about what you let into your life — what you consume (information, food, physical environment). Also consider small changes (less plastic use, filtering water, reducing harmful e

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• Mike Todasco a Visiting Fellow at SDSU’s AI Center Talks About AI

  Send us a textMike Todasco is a Visiting Fellow at SDSU’s AI Center and former Head of Innovation at PayPal. He simplifies AI for everyday use and helps people unlock its potential through curiosity and experimentation.He shares how his failed startup taught him more than any success, fueling his belief that curiosity and constraint drive innovation. Now focused on AI, he encourages hands-on experimentation to solve real problems.Mike Todasco's AI Philosophy and Career Journey. Practical Applications of Generative AI, Ethical Concerns and Limitations of AI

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• How To Deal With Imposter syndrome

  Send us a textImposter syndrome is the persistent feeling that your success is due to luck, timing, or other external factors rather than your own abilities—even when there’s clear evidence of your competence. People experiencing it often feel like a "fraud," fear being "exposed," or dismiss their achievements as not truly deserved. It affects students, professionals, creatives, and leaders alike.Common Signs of Imposter SyndromeAttributing success to luck or external help rather than skill.Fear of being "found out" as not good enough.Perfectionism and over-preparing to compensate.Downplaying achievements.Comparing yourself constantly to others.Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome1. Recognize and Name ItSimply identifying that you’re experiencing imposter syndrome reduces its power.Remind yourself: “These thoughts aren’t facts, they’re a pattern many people experience.”2. Reframe Your ThinkingInstead of “I don’t belong here,” try: “I’m learning and growing, just like everyone else.”Reframe mistakes as evidence of growth rather than failure.3. Track Your WinsKeep a “success journal” of achievements, compliments, or positive feedback.Revisit it when self-doubt kicks in to remind yourself of your capabilities.4. Talk About ItShare with mentors, peers, or trusted friends—many people quietly feel the same way.Normalizing the experience helps dissolve shame.5. Challenge PerfectionismSet realistic standards instead of impossible ones.Ask yourself: “Is this good enough to be effective?” rather than striving for flawless.6. Adopt a Growth MindsetSee skills as improvable with effort, not as fixed traits.This shifts focus from “I must prove myself” to “I’m here to learn.”7. Seek Constructive FeedbackObjective input helps you see your strengths and areas for growth clearly.Balance criticism with acknowledgment of what you’re doing well.8. Support OthersMentoring or helping peers can reinforce your own expertise and remind you of how far you’ve come.For more information visit BarryLynch.com 

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• Confidence Building To Create Success

  Send us a textConfidence is so important in many way's allowing you to create success in life and business. Below is the process to follow each day. 🌅 Morning (Start of Day)1. Power Pose & Breathing (2 minutes)Stand tall, shoulders back, feet shoulder-width apart.Take 5 deep breaths, focusing on calm strength.2. Confidence Affirmations (2 minutes)Say 3 positive affirmations out loud (e.g., “I am capable. I can handle challenges. I am growing every day.”).3. Small Win Task (5 minutes)Do one quick, productive thing (make your bed, drink water, review goals).This sets the tone of “I already accomplished something today.”🕛 Midday (During Work/Study/Errands)4. Posture & Presence Check (1 minute)Sit/stand upright, roll shoulders back, relax your jaw.Make eye contact when speaking.5. Skill Micro-Practice (5 minutes)Work briefly on something that grows competence (e.g., reading an article, practicing a skill, or rehearsing for a meeting).🌙 Evening (End of Day)6. Gratitude & Wins Journal (5 minutes)Write down 3 things you did well today (big or small).Write 1 thing you’re grateful for.7. Self-Compassion Reflection (2 minutes)If you struggled, write: “What did I learn, and how will I do better next time?” instead of criticizing yourself.To your success The Mindset Doc Podcast 

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• Productivity | The Knowing-Doing Gap

  Send us a textThe Knowing-Doing Gap is a concept in business and personal development that describes the disconnect between what people know they should do and what they actually do.🔍 Breakdown:Knowing: You’ve learned the strategies, read the books, attended the training, and understand what needs to be done.Doing: Putting that knowledge into consistent action.The gap is the space in between — where most individuals and organizations get stuck.📌 Common Reasons for the Knowing-Doing GapFear of Failure – People hesitate to act until they’re sure it will succeed.Perfectionism – Waiting until everything is “just right” before starting.Overthinking – Stuck in planning, researching, and analyzing instead of executing.Lack of Accountability – No systems or people to ensure follow-through.Comfort Zones – It’s easier to keep doing what’s familiar than to change.Misaligned Priorities – Knowing what’s important but letting urgent distractions take over.✅ Closing the GapStart before you’re ready – Action creates clarity.Small wins first – Break goals into tiny, executable steps.Accountability partners – Coaches, mentors, or team check-ins.Systems over motivation – Rely on routines, not just willpower.Reflect & adjust – Weekly reviews to learn from action, not just ideas.For more visit www.BarryLynch.com 

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