8 BRAIN MYTHS YOU NEED TO KNOW
We live on planet earth at a very exciting time! While there is still an infinite amount more to discover about the human brain, so much has been uncovered over the past three decades. We can, if we so choose, care for, change and optimize our brain health and cognitive power by putting into practice…
YOUR INTELLIGENCE MULTIPLIED!
Could the traditional approach to intelligence, based on IQ, be limiting the cognitive abilities of many individuals, such as yourself? If you asked Dr. Howard Gardner, who developed the theory of Multiple Intelligences, he would say yes. Howard Gardner worked as a developmental psychologist and research Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard University. He wrote hundreds…
ARE YOU DELAYING SUCCESS?
It’s human nature; we all get lazy, bored and sluggish at times. After all, it’s impossible to run on high gear every moment of every day. It’s not healthy, realistic, or even productive. Certain times of the day, week, month, or year, can amplify this. For example, warmer, sunnier months tend to energize us. However,…
THINK HIGH…OR YOU’LL SINK LOW
Your thoughts are far more powerful than you think. Although thoughts seem invisible and weightless, they carry a ton of punch, when it comes to impacting your physical well-being, mental health, emotional vitality and influence on your life. In fact, in every moment of every day, your body is changing and responding because of the…
5 WAYS YOUR BRAIN SABOTAGES YOU!
Do you ever feel like your good intentions to lead a healthy lifestyle by nourishing yourself with healthy foods are in conflict with the actual actions that you end up taking? If so, you are not alone! Many people frequently engage in self-sabotage. When it comes to food, the opportunities are so plentiful that it…
ARE YOU A HOT HEAD?
The saying ‘hot headed’ typically describes people who are quick tempered. However, it turns out that having a short fuse is not the only issue people struggle with when their temperature is rising! If you live on a seasonal continent such as Canada and just entered the summer months, you are probably enjoying more time…
CREATIVITY IS EVERYWHERE AND FOR EVERYONE
Do You Consider Yourself to be a Creative Individual? When I ask people this question, it amazes me how many people don’t think they have a creative bone in their body. In fact, many are convinced that when ‘artsy genes’ were being distributed, they somehow missed the memo! This is the moment when I find…
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…