SEE IT, TO ACHIEVE IT!
When you notice a child daydreaming, do not interrupt them. Creative and scientific work is going on as they are in the process of laying down important brain blueprints. In fact, you may want to consider adopting this habit as well. Activities like this are not the least bit frivolous; they are an essential precursor…
YOUR THOUGHTS ARE YOUR REALITY
Have you ever heard the saying, “Your thoughts become your reality”? This is true. If you think something often enough, it will in fact take root in the psyche of your neurology and become a belief that affects how you perceive and govern your life. You can also take this understanding one step further by…
8 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR BRAIN PLASTICITY
If you are alive on the planet at this special time, you are extremely fortunate. You have access to scientific breakthroughs that your ancestors only wish they had. Mere decades ago, scientists believed that your brain was hard-wired from birth and that little to no changes could be made over the span of your lifetime.…
SCREEN-BREAK SUCCESS STRATEGIES
Are you concerned that you are spending too much time sitting in front of your computer or on your devices? The mounting screen time for children and adults is taking its toll on body and brain, causing problems such as: dry eyes, fatigue, stiffness, tight muscles, poor posture, compromised breathing, lack of circulation, irritability, cravings,…
BLUE ZONES
When you hear the term ‘Blue Zones’, which represents regions in the world where there are a higher concentration of long living people and centenarians, what do you envision? I see a village of Smurfs! LOL Childhood activities are engrained in our neurological psyches, and the fun pastime of watching cartoons is no exception. Of…
YOUR BRAIN ON SUGAR
Did you know that your brain uses more energy than any other organ in your body? This is because your brain cells cannot store energy; they need a continuous supply of fuel from your bloodstream to your cells, to function properly. Your mental clarity and ability to think, learn, recall information, and make good decisions is strongly associated with…
6 BENEFITS OF BRAIN-CHUNKING!
Have you heard the saying, “Don’t bite off more than you can chew”? You probably have, and it makes good brain sense, too! Here’s why… If you want to be more productive and successful in work, school, and life, it’s important you make consistent and tangible progress and achieve significant milestones along the way. Otherwise,…
5 EFFECTIVE MINDSET STRATEGIES
Things rarely, if ever, go exactly as we plan. Sometimes they turn out better, sometimes worse, and sometimes they don’t turn out at all. It can be frustrating when things don’t go as we had envisioned, especially when we invest a lot of hope, sweat and tears into a particular outcome. The disappointment is real.…
URGENT vs. IMPORTANT
Recently I heard a powerful quote that’s stuck with me… ”The magic you are looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.” I believe this statement sums up why so many people are not feeling as productive, satisfied, or as successful as they could be. Procrastination seems to be commonplace among many of us. Why…
ABCs of SELF-CARE
We are living in an unprecedented time; no one can argue this. In normal conditions, most people would report the typical daily-life frustrations and stressors like: constant change, uncertainty, and managing a surplus of family and work responsibilities. Right now, these very issues are at an all-time high. Now that we’ve lifted and shifted from…