Coffee and Hunger—What’s the Connection? Did you know coffee ☕️ MAY have some ability to curb hunger but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all? Research suggests the impact varies based on factors like gender, BMI, and how much you drink. • Men and those with higher BMIs may notice a greater hunger-suppressing effect.🤤 • Dose matters. Three to four cups seem to work better than just one or two. 😳 However, coffee isn’t for everyone. If you have any underlying health conditions, consult your physician to ensure coffee is a safe choice for you. What works for one person might not work for another! What’s YOUR morning coffee routine? ☝️Remember you get to explore MORE resources in the Mindset Classroom for FREE by joining our discussions and sharing your own discoveries.

Good Morning Mindset Champions, Welcome to a week of renewed mindset! Have you ever watched someone wrestle with depression and thought, I wish I could carry their burden for just one day? Or maybe you’ve faced that battle yourself—one where even getting out of bed feels like scaling Everest. Today, I’ll share stories of people like you and me—quiet heroes who triumph over depression every single day. This edition is about recognizing their courage, learning from their mindset strategies, and exploring actionable tools to help all of us reframe sabotaging thoughts. Here’s what we’ll cover: - Why depression is a cognitive battle—not just emotional. - How deeply rooted thought saboteurs fuel despair—and how to dismantle them. - Practical tools to build resilience using Accurate, Realistic Thoughts (ART). - Inspiring stories of people who keep rising, no matter how heavy the weight. Let’s dive in. Core Insight: Why Depression Looms Like the Impossible The sneaky cognitions fueling depression doesn’t just steal your energy—they rewire your mind. Depression thrives on deeply rooted cognitive distortions that remodel your reality and sabotage your ability to see things clearly. These distorted thoughts often follow predictable patterns: - Catastrophizing: Turning small problems into disasters (“If I fail this task, everything will unravel.”) - All-or-Nothing Thinking: Viewing life in absolutes (“If I’m not perfect, I’m a failure.”) - Personalization: Taking unnecessary responsibility for negative outcomes (“If they’re upset, it must be my fault.”) When these patterns take hold, even small tasks—like answering an email or climbing the stairs—loom large as giant termites devouring your life. Depression wins when these thoughts get labeled as reality. Daniel’s Story: Rising Against the Weight Daniel’s battle with depression was relentless. Every morning, the alarm felt like a taunt, his bed like an anchor. “Just five more minutes,” he’d think, knowing deep down that five minutes wouldn’t help.