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Control the Chaos
TRAIN YOUR ENVIRONMENT, TRAIN YOUR MIND
Wrongful Death Serious Injury Trucking Accidents Auto/Motorcycle Accidents Drunk Driving Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Giving your pain a voice.
You’re either setting yourself up for success or just hoping you have the willpower not to fail. Entrepreneur and author Dan Kennedy said successful people create “success environments” for themselves by eliminating distractions and creating focused workspaces. Whether you want to do well at work, eat better, or fine-tune your habits, research shows that your environment plays a big part in reaching your goals. If you want to eat healthier, you should toss out the junk food in your home. According to the University of Utah Health Medical Center, you should stock your kitchen with foods from all the food groups and ensure any visible snacks are healthy, like raisins or a fruit bowl. A study from Princeton Neuroscience Institute found that the more clutter you see, the more easily you’ll be distracted. If you have a clean office, with nothing on your desk, no distractions or clutter, it’s easier to focus on what you’re working on. Really, it comes down to making it easier for yourself to comply with your goals. It’s packing your gym clothes and sticking them right next to the bed the night before. Life’s not predictable, and my goals, just like everyone else’s goals, get thwarted by factors outside my control. There is junk food in the house, and though it’s ultimately on
me not to eat the fruit snacks and sugary cereal my kids like, it’s right there. It’s easy to break down and just crunch on snacks in the middle of the night when you’re tired, hungry, and stressed. So, I counteract that by preparing my environment. You can prepare your meals. Cook a bunch of chicken and vegetables for the week, and have pre- planned snacks on hand like nuts and berries. Slam a couple of hard-boiled eggs, some protein powder, and water, and it will take the edge off the hunger so you can get through the temporary distraction. Motivational speaker Jim Rohn said you’re the average of the five people you hang out with most, so that’s another environmental factor you have to pay attention to. Scent stays on the hand that gives roses, and whoever you’re around leaves a mark on you to some degree. So, be careful to surround yourself with people who will help you succeed and positively influence you. As much as you can set up your home and work environment for success, you can’t possibly prevent yourself from walking into stressful or unorganized spaces sometimes. Exercise and meditation are the best ways to counter chaos. The Mayo Clinic found that exercise of any form, including meditation, can effectively relieve stress. If you can take time to do something that throws you into the moment and focuses you, it will become easier to function in less-than-ideal environments.
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Do you ever find yourself reaching for chocolate late at night or suddenly craving salty chips in the middle of the afternoon? You’re not alone and definitely not “lacking willpower.” Food cravings are a complex mix of biology, psychology, and emotional cues, and understanding them can help you respond in healthier, more intentional ways. Cravings are a universal experience. Studies show that over 90% of people experience food cravings, with women more likely to crave sweet foods like chocolate, and men more often craving savory options like meat or pizza. So, if you’ve ever thought you were alone in your cravings, know that this is a near- universal human experience. Your brain’s reward system is driving the urge. Cravings often originate in the brain’s limbic system, responsible for behavior, emotion, and long-term memory. When you’re stressed or low, your brain searches for a quick hit of dopamine, the “feel-good” The Real Psychology Behind Cravings It’s Not Just a Lack of Willpower
chemical. Foods high in sugar, fat, or salt can deliver that boost quickly, which is why comfort foods are hard to resist. Processed foods foster addiction. Research from the University of Michigan has shown that highly processed foods can stimulate the brain’s reward centers in ways similar to addictive substances. That’s why stopping after one cookie or chip can feel nearly impossible — the brain is wired to want more. Cravings may signal physical needs. Not all cravings are emotional. Sometimes, your body is genuinely trying to tell you something. For example, craving chocolate may indicate a magnesium deficiency, while craving salty foods can indicate dehydration or a lack of electrolytes. That said, it’s essential to pause and assess. Not every craving means your body needs that exact food. Memories and emotional triggers play a role. Many food cravings are tied to learned behaviors and emotional associations. If you were rewarded with sweets as a child, your brain might now associate ice cream with comfort or safety. These conditioned patterns are powerful, but you can reprogram them. Food cravings aren’t just about what’s in the pantry. They’re about what’s happening in your brain, body, and emotions. When you understand the drivers of your cravings, you can make choices that support your well-being instead of fighting these urges blindly.
How Daily Logs Strengthen Your Case Turning Pain Into Power:
A Memory Aid Pain journals are a place to keep detailed notes each day about your pain and how it’s affecting your life. As time passes, it’s easier to forget those details than you might think, and these notes can help jog your memory when it counts. It creates a timeline of your symptoms, medical treatment, and the accident’s impact on your life. Having a ledger to back up your opinion can help you explain why you deserve justice and compensation. Evidence The more evidence you have in your case, the better your chances for a successful outcome. Pain journals can significantly influence the valuation of your claim. If you log details diligently, it acts as evidence of the extent of your suffering, your need for medical treatments, and your out-of-pocket costs. If
you can explain your injuries further than general or basic statements about your pain levels, it’s harder to dismiss. Your Credibility During a personal injury case, insurance adjusters and the opposing legal team will be looking for inconsistencies or exaggerations in your story. They want to reduce your recovery, and a pain journal can provide specific notes that bolster your credibility. As long as you are logging notes consistently, not just detailing the pain but how it’s changing your life in negative ways, it’s harder for anyone to poke holes in your account of events. At Barry Trial Practice & Resolution, we know how important it is to preserve your experience in your own words. Contact us today, and we can help you tell your story the right way.
When we’re hurt, it’s natural to try to forget about the pain and move on. But if you have been injured in an accident, those painful details matter. During litigation, you’ll have to explain how the pain has affected your life, and if all you can say is “I know it hurt, but I don’t remember how bad it was,” your case loses power. September is Pain Awareness Month, and if you have a personal injury claim, pain journals are an essential tool in your case. They turn forgotten struggles into a clear timeline, in your own words, and no one can tell your story better than you.
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Need a Lawyer After an Accident? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
After you have been in an accident, it can feel overwhelming, and you may not know what steps to take next. You may be unsure if your situation warrants legal help, and waiting too long could hurt your case if you do decide to start a personal injury claim. We’ve created this quiz to help you assess where you stand. If you answer yes to several of these questions, it’s a strong sign that contacting a personal injury lawyer could make a real difference in protecting your rights and your recovery. Severity of the Injury Y N Did you have to go to the emergency room?
Y N Was the accident due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property you had permission to be on? Y N Did the accident involve a large truck? Legal Complexities Y N Was the other person arrested or cited on-scene? Y N Was there any suspicion of a DUI or reckless driving? Y N Are multiple parties or vehicles involved, making it unclear who is at fault? Y N Has an insurance provider denied or decreased your claim? Your Results If you answered “yes” to three or more of these questions, it’s a strong sign that speaking with a lawyer could protect your rights, help you avoid costly mistakes, and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. The more “yes” answers you have, the more serious, complex, and high-value your case could be, making it even more important to contact a lawyer early on.
Y N Were you transported by ambulance? Y N Have you undergone or need surgery?
Y N Are you seeing multiple doctors or working with specialists? Y N Do you have medical bills and/or future medical expenses? Y N Is your injury impacting your daily life, ability to work, or the activities you love? Y N Are you suffering emotional and physical distress due to the accident? The Other Driver(s) Y N Was a commercial vehicle or corporate employee involved? Y N Is the other party a business or a large corporation?
At Barry Trial Practice & Resolution, we can help guide you through your journey to justice. Contact us today at 404-803-3585 for a free consultation.
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For me, it’s jiujitsu. Someone is literally trying to choke you or push you, so you’re forced to take it seriously, or you will just keep losing. Every position has a counter, so you’re playing human chess. You eventually learn how to become comfortable in a very uncomfortable position. If some big guy has all his weight on top of you and you can’t breathe, you have to go slowly, control your breath, ride out the discomfort for a bit, and start to get to your side. You can tap out in jiu- jitsu, but you start getting better when you decide to ride it out. You can fall to the level of your systems; your environment is a big part of that. Build it to support the life you want. Stack the odds in your favor when you can. Make it easier to stay on track, and when things inevitably get messy, have practices that help you stay centered anyway. You are not going to
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control every situation, but you can train for the chaos. When you do, your internal and external environment will start working with you instead of against you.
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1 Set the Stage or Sabotage 2 What Your Food Cravings Are Trying to Tell You
The Legal Tool That Tells Your Truth
3 Use This Quiz to See Where You Stand
What Would You Name Our Firm?
4 Superstition’s Grip on Modern Habits
From Ladders to Black Cats: The Quirky World of Superstitions
Ever caught yourself short after walking under a ladder or cringed when a black cat crossed your path? You’re not alone. These superstitions have been with us for centuries, and they’re just two on a long list of many that people still have today. While some may feel silly, all of them have fascinating origin stories. Of course, there’s a practical, safety-related reason not to walk under a ladder, but the superstition comes from several places, including Christian tradition. In Christianity, the triangle represents the Holy Trinity. Walking through the triangle formed by a ladder was seen as breaking this perfect unity. Ladders were also associated with the gallows in medieval times. Walking under one was thought to bring death or bad luck — nobody wanted that energy. What about the black cat thing? They got a bad rap in medieval Europe and were tied to witchcraft. The number 13? That came from stories of betrayal and misfortune. Opening an umbrella indoors? That’s part practicality — no one wants to knock over a vase or poke someone in the eye — and part belief that opening them indoors would offend the Sun God. Do you carry a rabbit’s foot for good luck? You have Celtic folklore to thank for that one. The truth is that all superstitions are a mix of history, fear, and habit rolled into stuff we still believe and do without thinking. So, the next time you say “bless you” after a sneeze, remember you’re protecting souls one sniffle at a time.
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