Are You Addicted to Your Emotions
Have you felt stuck in self-sabotaging patterns? Like you’re constantly trying to break out of old habits, but for some reason, you can’t quite make new choices stick? If that’s you, I have good news: your biology may be more to blame than your willpower. When the concepts of habit change and self-sabotage arise, people […]
Is That a Lion Coming My Way? Managing our Stress Responses
Imagine that you’re in the grassy plains a few thousand years back. You’re out alone, gathering plants, when you notice a looming figure in the distance – it’s a hungry lion! As you see it, it sees you. With no weapons on hand, in an instant, your body charges up and you’re sprinting to get […]
The 5-Minute Morning Routine for a Fantastic Day
“How you wake up each day dramatically affects your level of success in every single area of your life.” – Hal Elrod, Author I listened to an interesting podcast on a 5-minute morning routine that anyone can implement and follow. The routine framework is based on Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s book: Happy Mind, Happy Life: The […]
The Neuroscience Behind Hypnosis Part 2: The 5 Brainwave States
Did you know that your brain is actually a highly complex, well-tuned electrical engine? It’s true! Your nervous system—which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves—communicates through fast-moving electrical signals all throughout your body. Researchers display the electrical activity happening in the brain as brainwaves, and there are five main brainwave states. Better understanding these […]
Are You Mesmerized Yet? An Introduction to Hypnosis
“Hypnosis is the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, but it’s been tarred with the brush of dangling watches and purple capes. In fact, it’s a very powerful means of changing the way we use our minds to control perception and our bodies.” — Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford University In this blog, I’ve invited a certified […]
The Importance of Self-Care Part 2: Preventing Burnout
If you’re like me and often accommodate stressful situations because of an overload of work, family and social commitments, read on! Burnout can be sneaky, as it creeps up on people over time. The causes can be different for each individual. Just like some end up burnt out from stress at work, for others, it’s […]
5 maneras de lograr la aptitud mental
Recientemente, tuve el placer de reunirme con Cara Bradley, autora de bestsellers (On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up and Shine), entrenadora de fortaleza mental y recientemente nombrada como una de las mujeres más poderosas del mundo en el movimiento de mindfulness. Cara emana una sensación de presencia y calma que es evidente cuando estás […]
5 Tips to Starting Off the New Year in a Healthy Fashion
I used to make New Year’s Resolutions every year until I realized that making promises at the beginning of the year which inevitably get broken within 90 days was not a sustainable habit. So, in light of the New Year, I’ll share some things you can do to take control of your health without a […]
How to Become a Brain Warrior
I recently listened to another good podcast featuring Dr. Daniel Amen, who is a double board-certified psychiatrist, best-selling author and founder of Amen Clinics. He is most known for his work on brain scans called SPECT that allows clinicians to see images of brain function and how it is impacted by habits, genetics, environment and […]
5 Ways to Achieve Mental Fitness
Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting up with Cara Bradley, who is a best selling author (On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up and Shine), mental strength coach and recently named as one of the most powerful women in the mindfulness movement. Cara exudes a sense of presence and calm that’s apparent when you […]