Growth Mindset

Breaking Free From The “Incurable” Mindset

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Challenging Collective Illusions In Mental Health: In the realm of mental health and neurological conditions, we often encounter a pervasive belief that certain diagnoses are permanent, unshakeable labels. This mindset, reinforced by well-meaning professionals, support groups, and even loved ones, can create a powerful collective illusion that recovery or significant improvement is impossible. But what … Read more

The Power of Mindset in Achieving Health and Performance Goals: A Look at the Past and Present Beliefs

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In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the link between mindset and overall health and wellness. While this idea may seem new to some, it is not a novel concept. In fact, the belief in the power of mindset dates back to ancient times. Today, experts in the health and wellness field, … Read more

The Neuroplasticity IN the Journey

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A dark, 4-door sedan tours down a dirt road on a somewhat bright yet cloud-covered day. An arm of the left-rear passenger can be seen joyfully waving a wide-brimmed white hat with black band in the air out of their window.

If you’d been a fan of The Amazing Race (or The Amazing Race Canada), you know how quickly steps in a journey can happen – often in the blink of an eye, and with very little to remember on the part of the person or people involved. To that point – and in the spirit of the neuroscience in which I follow, I often wonder which is more important; the journey, or the goal. The people who are on the journey with you, or those who are at the finish line cheering us on?

The journey to achieving a goal can be a long and winding road, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. As a NeurChange Practitioner and Optimal Performance Leadership Coach, I believe that understanding the neuroscience behind this journey is crucial to achieving success and fulfillment in both our personal and professional lives.

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