Conquer Work Procrastination Through Brain Reward System ??

Have you ever wondered why some tasks feel like climbing a mountain while others are a breeze?

Maybe you’ve found yourself reaching for your phone to scroll through social media instead of focusing on that pending project?

You’re not alone!

ENTER: Dopamine (The Brain's Pleasure Center)

Dopamine is a mysterious little chemical in our brains that has a big say in our daily decisions. What if I told you that dopamine could be the behind-the-scenes director of your procrastination episodes?

There's an intricate relationship between procrastination, poor time management, and our brain's intricate reward system. Dopamine plays a crucial role in motivation, reward, and reinforcement learning, influencing our behavior in profound ways.

Research has found that behaviors such as sex, eating, and playing video games tend to increase dopamine levels in the central nervous system.

But when it comes to productivity, dopamine is a double-edged sword. It can increase or decrease your productivity, depending on what exactly triggers the reward system.

To make the most of that nice feeling you’ll get from increased levels of dopamine, you need to ensure you trigger your reward system in a way that’s aligned with your goals. This means putting your phone away, focusing on the task at hand, and designing ways to reward yourself for a well-done job.

?? Here are 4 practical strategies to achieve this:

1. Set Clear Objectives: Define your goals and break them into manageable milestones. Your brain loves a clear roadmap to success, so make sure to give your brain everything it needs to increase your focus.
2. Prioritize Wisely: Focus on high-priority tasks first. This not only boosts productivity but also feeds your brain's craving for accomplishment.
3. Time Blocking Magic: Allocate dedicated time slots for tasks. This minimizes distractions and maximizes your brain's focus and satisfaction (this time-blocking cube I got on Amazon can help!).
4. Celebrate Every Win: Acknowledge and celebrate achievements, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement strengthens the link between effort and reward in your brain.

Remember, understanding our brain's intricate dance with procrastination and time management is a step toward fostering a healthier and more productive work environment. I'm here to support you on this journey toward optimal brain health.

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?? INVITE ME TO YOUR WORKPLACE ??

I am thrilled to announce that I am already accepting speaking engagements for Women's History Month (March), Mental Health Awareness Month (May), and well into the summer.

I would love to come to your workplace to deliver my workforce well-being, mental health, brain health, and sleep optimization programs. Visit CEO Wellness Club's website to learn more about services that can be tailored to your organization's specific needs.

Or fill out my Speaker Request Form (if you're part of an ERG, just forward them this email!).

But don't just take my word for it; hear it straight from some of my clients:

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?? Brain Fun Fact ??

Every time your heart beats, your arteries carry 20 to 25 percent of your blood to the brain!

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Wishing you a focused and rewarding rest of your week!

Talk to you soon.

-Candy

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About the CEO Wellness Club Newsletter:

The CEO Wellness Club newsletter is a bi-weekly(ish) newsletter with the mission to create awareness and spark conversation around well-being for busy professionals and high-performers at the intersection of wellness, culture, and inclusion. With a hard focus on brain & sleep optimization, mental health, biohacking for longevity + wellness insights focused on our lives as busy professionals.

If you've been forwarded this newsletter and would like to subscribe, you can do so here. The newsletter is curated by Candy Calderón, a trailblazer in the Health & Wellness space. Brain Health Professional & Wellness Expert who is a keynote speaker, consultant, educator, and diversity in wellness advocate. Candy is the founder of CEO Wellness Club, a company that offers mental health, brain & sleep optimization programs for founders, executives, and leaders of impact through behavioral and lifestyle changes, wellness strategies, technology, and accountability, helping them re-wire their brains and sleep better to maximize their potential, performance, life balance, cognitive fitness, and longevity.

Candy also works with organizations through in-house trainings to improve their teams' effectiveness by implementing practical strategies designed to enhance mental agility and resilience, improve focus, reduce waste and distractions, and unlock innovation.

If you are seeking guidance and consultation around workforce well-being, brain health, mental health, and sleep optimization programs in your workplace, visit CEO Wellness Club's website to learn more about services that can be tailored to your specific needs.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for a specific activity for your organization or an event, please fill out my Speaker Request Form (or if you're part of an ERG or want your organization to hire me, just forward them this email!).

Add yourself to the email list so you can receive more free resources!

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Additional Resources

• Schedule a 15-minute quick connect session to?answer your questions about workforce well-being or speaker requests.
• The Well-Being Benefits of Networking at Work and in Your Personal Life: Watch the replay now!
• How to Regulate Your Vagus Nerve in Support of Your Mental Health: Watch the replay now!