How Brain Power and Focus Make You Happier and Luckier; A Quick Guide to Upgrading Your Brain
Aisling Smith NeuroEmpowerment
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How Brain Power and Focus Make You Happier and Luckier
I am not reinventing the wheel with this article - what I'm about to tell you I have no doubt you've heard before in different ways and forms over the duration of your life. It's putting all the key points together that makes the difference.
It is common in self-help literature to hear that being more confident, believing in yourself, and regularly thinking positive thoughts can all help you to feel happier and even to influence your life in a positive way.
But here’s another factor you might not have considered: brain power.
Did you know that mental focus, creativity, sharpness, and more can help to make you happier and even luckier?
Those who are more positive and happy tend to notice opportunities more because they are less stressed. But by the same token, you could notice even more opportunities by being more alert and switched on.
Likewise, effective use of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Hypnosis or CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) requires mental discipline, which in turn needs energy and focus. The last section on health will deal with this to an extent, but on top of this, you also need to ensure your brain is just loaded with energy and that it's functioning better.
If you're groggy and easily distracted, you won't be able to exert the necessary discipline to change those negative thoughts.
So how do you boost your brain power?
A Quick Guide to Upgrading Your Brain
One way to quickly upgrade your brain is to give it more energy. We've seen how sleep can help with this, but you can also do it through the proper diet and supplementation. ,
Omega 3 fatty acids for instance, help to improve brain cell permeability which in turn aids rapid communication and thus brain power. Similarly, studies have shown that creatine – a supplement that athletes use to increase cellular energy – is capable of improving focus and IQ.
Brain training 'games' haven't been conclusively shown to work with the exception of the 'Dual N-Back' test, which can increase 'working memory' and thus pattern recognition – critical for seeing and noticing those opportunities.
Most important of all, though, is to learn how to get into a 'flow state,' which is that mental state where everything just seems effortless. In this situation, your brain floods itself with the neurotransmitters dopamine, anandamide and norepinephrine, which work together further to enhance pattern recognition, reflexes, attention and creativity.?
How to trigger these flow states?
You convince your brain that what you are doing is hugely important. And you can achieve this through the use of NLP, Hypnosis and cognitive behavioural therapy as well as by simply being highly passionate about what you do – by loving your job and your partner.
People who love what they do are happier, more focused and much happier.
Now, I know you're probably saying to yourself...Wow - in an ideal world, all the stars align just like that, Ash don't they?
But it is possible - we sometimes just need to do a quick mindset reset in order to focus on what's most important.
Years and years and years of doing things a certain way can program our brains to believe there is only one way to look at situations - one way to think about things. But the reality is that it's not. We all have negative and positive, and redundant programming in our minds - the solution is to place our focus on what we want instead of what we don't want.
I have seen this as one of the most significant barriers to growth for executives and entrepreneurs. And with their visions and passions in mind, I created a FREE coaching and mentoring program to support executives in clearing the blocks that are holding them back from achieving the confidence and skills and purpose they desire in 2023.
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About the Author;
Aisling Smith Vance, also known as?'The Purpose Coach', is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Master Hypnotherapist, High-Performance Coach, and Corporate Trainer.
Aisling focuses on helping Men and Women who are fed up and burnt out get to the next level in their careers and life. She does this through one-on-one coaching, online courses and group training, and executive training in businesses for companies who know the value of their employees and want to harness and maximise their potential.
Aisling is the Creator of?EPIC, Executive Empowerment, Psychological & Communication Mastery in Corporates,?a scientifically proven Communication Training Program for Corporate Executives. This is the perfect way for you to upskill and improve your communication, listening, speaking and understanding of both yourself and your co-workers.
EPIC is Launching in 2023?- apply for more information here.
Aisling is also The Founder of The Institute of Empowered Psychology, which provides online and in-person training in Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Life Coaching Certification. The IEP offers coaches, hypnotherapists and consultants the coaching, qualifications, training and blueprint for developing successful businesses in this field.