By John J. Murphy Every holiday has meaning. These mindful moments offer us the opportunity to step back, reflect, and honor an important time or pivotal point in history. In my mind, Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays of all – for one simple reason. Gratitude elevates consciousness. When we are in a [...]
By John J. Murphy We all know the eternal optimist says “the glass is half-full,” while the pessimist says “the glass is half-empty.” But as the author Simon Sinek says, “People who wonder whether the glass is half empty or half full miss the point. The glass is refillable.” That’s the real optimist. Research shows that [...]
By John J. Murphy In 2009 I wrote a book titled, Beyond Doubt: Four Steps to Inner Peace. Originally, the book was intended to help people in all walks of life live with more presence, confidence, compassion, and abundance. It was the first book I wrote outside of the business and leadership genre, so I was [...]
By John J. Murphy What better time of year to practice mindful leadership than during the year-end and year-beginning holidays? Of course, there are a variety of cultures and traditions celebrating this season, and many involve the practices of traveling, reuniting with family and friends, and exchanging gifts. There are also many people who struggle [...]
By John J. Murphy Sometimes during my lectures and coaching sessions, I need to remind people that we all have 24 hours in a day, and it’s been that way for a while. Therefore, emotions like anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed are not manifesting because we do not have enough time. They are revealing important [...]
By John J. Murphy The year 2020 has clearly introduced some major challenges to our personal lives and our business practices. Travel has been severely restricted, and in many cases, canceled all together. Obviously, this means we need to pivot and adapt to succeed, especially if we travel for a living. In my case, I [...]
By John J. Murphy You turn on the daily news and hear about more businesses slowly reopening. You wonder when you will be going back to work. And then you wonder if you will be going back to work. After all, a lot of people are getting permanently furloughed these days. Or, maybe you are already back [...]
How aware are you? Do you know the score? Do you start with the facts? Do you know how you prioritize and spend your time? Do you remember people's names? How informed are you about the things that really matter - the things you have some influence and control over? Great leaders have more than [...]
What better than an organization of committed, talented people working as a team to bring greater awareness, health and wellness to the world. In this clip, John and Dr. Bobby Belmonte discuss the positive efforts and effects of the Maximized Living Foundation. by John J Murphy
We live in a toxic environment. Dangerous toxins are in the air we breathe, the foods we (may) eat, the water we (may) drink, the cleaners and soaps and shampoos we (may) use. Therefore, understanding "detoxification" and how to help the body with this natural process is essential. In fact, it is Essential #5 - [...]
