Finding Your Fun Again: Fuel What Fills You
For many high-achievers, joy is often the first thing to disappear under stress. As responsibilities grow, fun can begin to feel frivolous, unproductive, or even undeserved. Yet neuroscience tells a different story. Joy is not a luxury. It is fuel. Positive experiences activate dopamine and serotonin pathways in the brain, which support motivation, emotional regulation, […]
Managing Your Emotions — Rewiring One Thought at a Time
Neuroplasticity is your brain’s incredible ability to rewire itself based on what you practice and repeat. Every time you pause, label an emotion, or take a calming breath, you’re creating new neural pathways that support emotional balance and mental clarity. But rewiring doesn’t happen overnight. It takes consistent, small actions to shift old habits and […]
Rewire Your Brain: Using Pattern Interruptions to Spark Neuroplasticity
Last month, we explored how mindfulness lays the groundwork for neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to change and form new connections. This month, we’re taking the next step: Pattern Interruptions. These are the tiny, intentional moments that disrupt our automatic habits — and activate the rewiring process. 🍪 Let’s say you’re trying to eat healthier […]
Emotional Intelligence: The New Currency of Success and Authentic Connection
1. What Is EQ (and Why Should You Care)? Emotional Intelligence is commonly defined as the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others. (Adapted from the EQ-i 2.0 Model, Reuven Bar-On, 2012. Multi-Health Systems Inc.) The tool I use in my coaching and corporate consulting work is the EQ-i 2.0, developed […]
The Brain Brilliance You Can’t Ignore… Mindfulness Connection
Let’s start with something amazing: Your brain can change. Literally. It’s called neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire itself based on what you repeatedly do, think, and feel. This isn’t just science; it’s freedom. It means you’re not stuck with old habits, thought patterns, or emotional loops. You can train your brain to respond differently—more calmly, […]
Up for the Challenge? 🐾 Your Tail-Wagging Transformation: Neuroplasticity for Real Life
If your mind feels like it’s stuck in a loop—chasing its tail, barking up the wrong thought tree, or digging in the same mental holes—this one’s for you. Let’s talk neuroplasticity.
Paws-itively Rewiring—Neuroplasticity at Work
Think your brain is too old to change? Tell that to the floppy-eared Basset Hound who just learned a new trick. Neuroplasticity proves it: even well-worn neural pathways can be rerouted, rebuilt, and renewed—no matter your age, background, or past experiences.
Train Your Brain! Your Brain Needs a Gym Membership Too!
We often hit the gym to strengthen our bodies—but what about our brains? Like physical fitness, mental fitness is essential for clarity, confidence, and resilience. Your brain needs regular training too!
Be Kind to Yourself: Your Life DOES Depend on It!
I encourage you to focus on the kind of love that is often overlooked and yet it’s your source, your foundation: Self-Love.
Come MORE Alive in “25” … and Beyond!!!
Yes, you can! I know you may be smiling and rolling your eyes reading the above title. The fact is I have been around long enough to know these expectations called resolutions, while sincere, hardly make it past the third week of January. This time it’s different.
What if I were to tell you there IS a way to come MORE alive in “25” and beyond? I have the “secret.”