Neuroscience

8 Habits I’ve Found Motivate Successful People (And How To Make Them Stick!)

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As a coach in the holistic transformation and optimal performance space, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with, networking amongst, and working with countless high-achievers – from entrepreneurs and executives to athletes and creatives. And as someone who prides himself on picking up cues, making mental notes, going back through mental transcripts of meetings, etc., … Read more

Stop Stalling: The Science Behind Procrastination and How to Overcome It

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An athletic-looking woman in a green tank top hangs from an obstacle course wall that it seems she's attempting to get to the other side of. It would suggest she's participating in a race of some sort.

Procrastination can be a major roadblock to achieving your goals. We put things off until the last minute, and then scramble to get them done, often with less-than-ideal results. But why do we procrastinate? How can we overcome this tendency? How do we stop stalling? In my studies, I have found the science behind procrastination … 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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