CATCH A BRAIN WAVE
Have you ever considered the massive amount of power and potential you have residing between your ears? If you did, you’d be extremely astonished and humbled by the technology you have been gifted. This knowledge may be incentive to better care for yourself and optimize this incredible potential. Let’s take a closer look… There are…
BRAIN INFLUENCING
This time last year, my daughter had received the exciting news. She would be starring as Princess Fiona in the annual school play; SHREK. Initially she was disappointed because funnily enough, she had wanted to be ‘Donkey.’ She had been studying his character and enjoyed his outlandish sense of humour. Once she became familiar with…
The New Smart
Years ago I decided I wanted to learn how to salsa dance. And I wanted to become proficient enough that I could enter any salsa venue and feel confident participating. After taking several classes and practising, I achieved an intermediate level of ability. This was satisfying and fun! Thanks to elements such as the unique…
MY WHY
Just as I was approaching the New Year I felt a combination of feelings that ranged from excitement to overwhelm! This past year has been full of many developments; including an expanded professional network, new collaboration partners and a clearer vision for the work I do. This in turn has brought about a sense of…
NO COMPLAINTS.
Do you feel at all uncomfortable when people complain around you? If so, there’s good reason. Listening to too much complaining is actually bad for your brain. It affects your mood, can kill off brain cells and makes you less effective. Turns out, neuroscientists can measure brain activity when faced with various stimuli, including a…
Grads of Life
Many of us grow up with the expectation of our parents; to get a ‘good education’. Beyond our general health and well-being, it’s probably their most weighted desire. We spend the majority of our childhood time in the educational system, unless we are homeschooled or in another alternative scenario. We all have our own idea…
DOES PRACTISE MAKE PERFECT?
Recently at my daughter’s Sunday morning baseball a parent anxiously asked when the game was going to start. The coach replied saying that the girls practise a series of drills first. The woman proceeded to say that she drives several of the girls and they intentionally arrive late because they prefer to play the game…
MAKE THIS BRAIN LINK OR SINK…
Have you ever heard the saying, “it’s who you know, not what you know”? This comment is true in more ways than we realize. Our social networks and interpersonal connections have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. Science is beginning to reveal the effects that community, or a lack thereof, can have on…
Misfits & Rebels
Spring will soon be at our doorstep. This is a time of year when many people are considering new ‘seeds’ they would like to plant in their lives. How about you? Are you feeling drawn to making changes or weeding out aspects that don’t serve you? If so, I have some good news! Your brain…
Intelligence Revolution
As automation and artificial intelligence are changing the workplace and redefining jobs and roles; a new way of understanding and supporting the individual is more important than ever. This shift is being felt everywhere; in our schools, our homes, our communities and not the least of which, our work environments. Last week I spoke at…