Imagine unlocking the door to a brighter, more fulfilling future simply by changing the way you think. The beliefs we hold shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions, with limiting beliefs often standing in the way of our true potential. We all have found ourselves saying something like βI canβt do t...
Have you ever stood beneath a star-filled sky, looked upon a massive mountain peak, or listened to music that sent chills down your spine? I have! These awe-inspiring moments have the power to transform us. Awe is a powerful and often overlooked emotion that can have a profound impact on our well-be...
Having a list of exercises does not change your current health issues. Doing the exercises, and integrating them into your daily life as habits is what will transition your health to the level you want. I worked as a Neuro Sports Therapist for more than 20 years giving my clients lists - of things t...
Enhancing your mental and physical health as well as personal performance through science-based strategies and applied neuroscience in a community setting will be tremendously effective and efficient but also a lot of fun. On my own journey recovering from chronic pain and juggling many roles as a b...
When was the last time you celebrated yourself? You may think of big events like your wedding, birthday, graduation, or a new job. Big celebrations are fun but are you also celebrating yourself daily? Small accomplishments, finishing a task you dreaded, or focusing on your health are examples of dai...
There is no denying that social media is a big part of our world today. It keeps us connected, informed, and can be educational. On the downside, there have been many studies that show that it triggers more depression, loneliness, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Just taking a week off has been shown t...
We can create more happiness by doing certain things more often. Happiness is experienced when specific neurotransmitters are released in the brain. Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphin are made in the brain and act as chemical messengers, communicating messages between nerve cells in the br...
Do feel truly happy? How do you know if you are living a happy life? Happiness is not simply a positive mood, it is a state of well-being and a sense of meaning and deep contentment in life. Happy people live with purpose and are congruent with their values. They find joy in their relationships, wor...
How we think or feel about someone or something is typically reflected in our behavior. It is defined as attitude. We can have a negative or positive attitude towards something. Interestingly, the various brain areas involved are differently connected in a negative attitude and a positive attitude. ...
Do you tend to criticize yourself? Do you beat yourself for your mistakes and punish yourself for failures? You are not alone but be aware, being too hard on yourself can hinder your performance and success. Practice self-compassion. According to Kristin Neff, Ph.D., a self-compassion researcher, se...
