Christine Comaford

Oct 19

Feeling stressed at family gatherings or tense conversations? 🧠 Here’s the neuroscience behind it: 1️⃣ Name it. Notice your tension: “I feel tightness in my chest.” 2️⃣ Breathe. Inhale 3 counts, exhale 5. Long exhale = nervous system reset. 3️⃣ Ask with curiosity. “What does this person need — saf...Read more

Feeling stressed at family gatherings or tense conversations? 🧠 Here’s the neuroscience behind it: 1️⃣ Name it. Notice your tension: “I feel tightness in my chest.” 2️⃣ Breathe. Inhale 3 counts, exhale 5. Long exhale = nervous system reset. 3️⃣ Ask with curiosity. “What does this person need — safety, belonging, or mattering?” These tiny shifts activate your prefrontal cortex, helping you respond calmly instead of reacting. 💡 Want to practice this live and transform holiday stress into connection? Reserve your spot for Surviving the Holidays: How to Keep Your Cool in Discomfort — Nov 5 @ 11am PT 👉 https://smarttribes.lpages.co/sti-experiences/ #EmotionalIntelligence #EmotionalRegulation #StressManagement #Mindfulness #ConflictResolution #HolidayStress #RelationshipSkills

Oct 17

🌊 Reflecting on an Incredible BYB Weekend I just wrapped facilitating the Beyond Your Brain retreat at Asilomar, and I’m still feeling inspired by the experience. Over the weekend, I had the privilege of guiding a group of incredible participants through deep self-reflection, growth, and connectio...Read more

🌊 Reflecting on an Incredible BYB Weekend I just wrapped facilitating the Beyond Your Brain retreat at Asilomar, and I’m still feeling inspired by the experience. Over the weekend, I had the privilege of guiding a group of incredible participants through deep self-reflection, growth, and connection. What struck me most was seeing people step into clarity and new perspectives in real time. The breakthroughs, shared insights, and sense of community that formed in such a short time were truly remarkable. This is exactly why I do this work, helping people uncover what’s possible for themselves, their teams, and their lives. Beyond Your Brain isn’t just a retreat; it’s a space to pause, reflect, and realign with purpose. Being able to witness and facilitate that transformation is deeply rewarding, and I’m grateful for every conversation, every “aha moment,” and every connection made. I’m excited to see how the insights and energy from this weekend ripple out into participants’ leadership, work, and daily lives. If you’re curious about what a retreat like this can do for personal or professional growth, I encourage you to explore Beyond Your Brain. It’s a chance to reconnect, reflect, and step into your potential. https://beyondyourbrain.com #BeyondYourBrain #LeadershipDevelopment #Facilitation #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #Transformation #ProfessionalDevelopment #Connection

Aug 17

Feeling emotionally scattered? 😵💫 When life feels chaotic, your mind races… and that constant chatter keeps you from hearing your own wisdom. ✨ Beyond Your Brain is your reset button. In this powerful experience, you’ll learn how to: 1. Quiet the mental noise so you can think—and feel—clearly 2...Read more

Feeling emotionally scattered? 😵💫 When life feels chaotic, your mind races… and that constant chatter keeps you from hearing your own wisdom. ✨ Beyond Your Brain is your reset button. In this powerful experience, you’ll learn how to: 1. Quiet the mental noise so you can think—and feel—clearly 2. Envision the life you truly want (and believe it’s possible) 3. Reconnect with your deepest self and purpose 4. Create inner stillness that ripples into your relationships, your work, your entire life 5. Release dis-ease in mind, body, and spirit so you can move through the world with ease When your emotions aren’t running the show, you become the calm in the chaos. 🕊️ That’s the power of silence. That’s the power of Beyond Your Brain. #BeyondYourBrain #EmotionalClarity #CalmInTheChaos #MindBodySpirit #InnerStillness

Aug 15

When you name how you’re feeling, your brain shifts. By using the Emotional Wheel to pinpoint the exact emotion—whether it’s irritated, anxious, hopeful, or grateful—you’re engaging your prefrontal cortex and calming the amygdala (your brain’s fear center). The result? Less stress. More clarity. ...Read more

When you name how you’re feeling, your brain shifts. By using the Emotional Wheel to pinpoint the exact emotion—whether it’s irritated, anxious, hopeful, or grateful—you’re engaging your prefrontal cortex and calming the amygdala (your brain’s fear center). The result? Less stress. More clarity. Research shows that “affect labeling” reduces emotional reactivity. It’s like hitting the pause button on overwhelm and giving yourself space to choose your next step. So when the swirl gets loud—grab your Emotional Wheel, find your word, and dump it on paper. No filter. Just write. https://smarttribesinstitute.com/emotion-wheel/ #VisionReset #EmotionWheel #MentalDetox #CreativeClarity #NeuroscienceTools #EmotionalLeadership #SmartTribes

Aug 8

Ever feel mentally jammed, like there are too many tabs open? That’s your working memory hitting capacity. Writing your thoughts down—aka a Brain Dump—reduces cognitive load and frees up your mental bandwidth. 💥 More clarity. Less overwhelm. Backed by science: Cognitive offloading improves task...Read more

Ever feel mentally jammed, like there are too many tabs open? That’s your working memory hitting capacity. Writing your thoughts down—aka a Brain Dump—reduces cognitive load and frees up your mental bandwidth. 💥 More clarity. Less overwhelm. Backed by science: Cognitive offloading improves task performance and decision-making. #DeclutterYourMind #BrainScience #MentalClarity #StressReliefTools #SmartTribes