What we put into our mind matters. Subsequently, who we listen to impacts what we put into our mind. There are many voices in this world telling us what to do. When we are kids, it’s our parents. In school it’s our teachers; as an adult, it’s someone typically we care about or find interesting. … Read more
In my never ending quest for the latest trends and ideas to help mind and memory, much comes back to the concept of use it or lose it. The idea is this: the more we use our brain, the more brain we have to use. Think of it as a muscle. While the brain isn’t … Read more
Projects backed up, sink full of dishes, and another headache: enter the domino effect of procrastination. It makes us feel forgetful, guilty, rushed, anxious, tired, and cranky. Looking last week at the negative aspects, let’s now look at how we can eliminate procrastination from infecting our productivity. Occasionally we need to delay things to focus … Read more
“Yes, I’ll get to it” I say and mentally place this new item into the ever growing to-do list in my head. I write things down and use all the memory techniques I teach others, yet still things get put off…until they absolutely HAVE to get done. Yes, procrastination has reared its ugly head again … Read more
I love a good cheeseburger. But how apt am I to dig in if it means Alzheimer’s or another disease later in life? An American or Western diet is a poor choice for many reasons. It can lead to obesity, diabetes, vascular disease and even cognitive decline. A recent study sheds light on how our … Read more
March came roaring in like a lion last week literally and figuratively. While some of it was expected (snowstorms and deadlines), others weren’t (unforeseen urgent situations). Anticipated or not, they all added up to a stressful start to the month. Continuing our Mindful Winter Warm Up, it’s important to understand the stress of lionish weeks … Read more