"There is no such thing as a "decision" - you either know what to do or you don't." (Michael Neill)
We have been taught from the beginning that there is a 'right' answer out there, in the world around us. We think that our future well-being is dependent on making the right decision now. We start to...
Did you know that your tongue position can make your hamstring stronger? There was actually a study done in 2014 that showed that holding the correct tongue position in strength training might actually increase your strength up to 30%. When closing the mouth, the teeth should be slightly apart while...
Let's talk a little bit about the cerebellum. The cerebellum is involved in movement, cognition, emotions, hormones, and autonomic functions. This week I will focus on its role in movement. To keep it simple, the cerebellum is responsible for the ABCs of movement: accuracy, balance, and coordination...
If you feel stressed, anxious, tense, and worried then try considering meditation. Spending just a few minutes per day can change your brain and have a tremendous impact on your well-being. The best part is that mediation does not require any special equipment, can be done anywhere, and is free. Rem...
You have probably seen tape all over athletes in the past years or have even used it yourself and wondered if it really helps. The short answer is YES. The first KT tape (kinesiology tape), called Kinesio Tex Tape, was developed in the late 1970s by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor who wanted...
People use self-conceptions (or mindsets) to structure themself and guide their behavior. Carol Dweck identified two mindsets: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. In a fixed mindset, people believe attributes, such as talent and intelligence, are fixed. A growth mindset is based on the belief that...
We all feel stressed sometimes. In this state our sympathetic nervous system (fight and flight) is overactive and the parasympathetic system (rest and digest) is not stimulated enough to keep the sympathetic system in check. We feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and have a hard time focusing. It i...
Do you wish to get more done and still have time to do something fun for yourself? You can, if you implement the right habits. The brain is extraordinary by always trying to minimize spending energy. New or unexpected situations, skills, learning, problem-solving, and memorizing require firing from ...
Do you find yourself reaching for your phone first thing in the morning? I have done it and before I knew it, 45min went by. But there is more to this besides "wasting" time on your phone in the morning. Your brain is in a state of wakeful rest when you wake up. In this state, your brain produces mo...
Massage guns, also called percussion guns/massagers, are a great way to relax your muscles. I often get asked which one I would recommend. My response: the one that makes you feel better after using. Vibration massage is a sensory input to the brain and everybody will have a different response. Ther...
"Consistency is key." This is so true. The more consistent you do something, the more steadily you will move forward and successfully reach your goal. This common knowledge is not always common practice. Staying consistent can be harder than it sounds. Know that you are not alone if you struggle wit...
I love my cup of coffee in the afternoon and usually will not consume it after 2:30pm. Any time later and it will impact my sleep. Besides coffee, caffeine can also be found naturally in tea and chocolate. It is often added in synthetic form to medication, sodas, energy drinks, and energy bars.
How...
