How does BRAIN FITNESS fit in with sustainable HIGH PERFORMANCE?

Is life in the 21st century uncomplicated, supportive and effortless??? Hardly!?? Why??? Because we live in a rapidly changing, volatile world which requires constant adaptability and flexibility on all levels, personal, social, professional. ??Is a career as a top executive an easy ride??? Of course not!?? It is undoubtedly a hugely demanding, tough, competitive and challenging environment.?? Expectations of excellence are inevitably high and sustained peak performance can be mentally taxing, exhausting and debilitating – making it difficult to thrive and achieve and impacting productivity as well as individual and organisational success. ??So there is no doubt that being a high-flying, successful executive in the 21st century can place a very heavy burden on optimum brain power and health!??

The key word here is sustainable.?? We can all find the strength to keep going for however long it takes but our insatiable thirst – and need - for achievement comes at a cost and sustaining constant and never-ending top performance can insidiously erode the fitness, agility and resilience of our brains, often sooner rather than later.?? The 21st century human brain may be the result of millions of years of evolution but life in this same century has perhaps transformed into our brains’ greatest enemy - and it is becoming ever more essential to give our priceless brains optimum conditions, nourishment and support so that they are enriched with the constant flow of energy which will enable them to perform at their highest potential on an on-going, sustainable basis.

So let’s look first at the consequences of a tired, overworked, overwrought, frazzled brain – we all know what that feels like!

?·???????? Reduced cognitive performance – thriving as a top executive requires high levels of concentration and critical thinking as well as analytical and problem-solving skills, and lack of brain fitness is likely to lead to reduced cognitive function and therefore less than ideal results

·???????? Increased stress levels and burnout – tight, never-ending deadlines, heavy workloads, dealing with turbulent market conditions and exacting clients, the pressure of a dynamic and ambitious career, conflicting responsibilities, hectic schedules, all contribute to the feeling of overwhelm and never-ending pressure, affecting both mental and physical wellbeing, energy and vitality, let alone psychological, emotional and intellectual strength

·???????? Impaired executive function will inevitably affect areas like effective decision-making, leadership qualities and strategic planning, along with? poor focus, concentration, attention and memory

·???????? Diminished creativity means a less agile brain and is likely to undermine the ability to deal with important issues and concerns and come up with novel solutions to meet clients’ requirements - which in turn may affect competitiveness

·???????? Poor work/life balance – a dull, weary, unfit brain is unable to manage time effectively and needs to work longer and harder in order to produce the desired results, negatively impacting work/life balance and creating professional and personal dissatisfaction, frustration and lack of fulfilment, as well perhaps as increased absenteeism

·???????? Decreased productivity because brain fitness and cognitive health go hand in hand with overall wellbeing and mental strength and stability, and a brain which is not operating at peak level simply cannot maintain the necessary drive and clarity

·???????? Relationship challenges as effective communication and relationship-building are an integral part of a successful, positive rapport with both clients and colleagues and communicating clearly, understanding client needs and building strong interpersonal bonds requires brain power and agility

·???????? Reduced adaptability and the cognitive energy to keep up with a constantly evolving world and profession

So how can we ensure sustainable high performance and executive function in such a challenging, tough and competitive environment??? By keeping the brain fit, healthy, razor-sharp and thriving because sustained excellence, achievement and optimal productivity start with a fit, agile, resilient and dynamic brain. ??And how do we do that??? Is there a magic bullet??? Well, yes, in many ways, there is!?? The human brain, while being considered one of the most complex systems in the known universe, is powerfully influenced by, and highly responsive to, its “environment”, which includes what we eat and how we live.?? Very simple and yet very successful because optimal cognitive function is a consequence of a well nourished, well cared for brain - which means

·???????? A brain which can create increased, sustainable cognitive capacity, productivity and high level performance no matter what the pressure

·???????? A brain which fires on all cylinders, not just occasionally but sustainably and as often as required

·???????? A brain which rises to each and every challenge so that cognitive and emotional wellbeing are maintained, enhanced and sustained

·???????? A brain with an extra sharp edge so that it has the power and resilience to go that bit further and that bit faster and sustain that momentum for as long as necessary

·???????? A brain which is sustainably fit, resilient and dynamic so that analytical skills, leadership qualities, stress management, decision-making, concentration and focus are all heightened and optimised

·???????? A brain which can easily and sustainably focus, concentrate, remember, analyse, create, prioritise, manage emotions and mood and, just as importantly, relax and let go

·???????? A brain which enjoys sustained optimal levels of energy and vitality in a high-stress, performance-driven professional environment

Fulfilment, achievement, success, engagement and cognitive stamina all depend on a fit, agile brain so if you are ready to support your top executives by teaching them how making easy to understand and implement adjustments to their daily diet and way of living can enable them to reach their full potential in a sustainable way so that it is all systems go now, today and tomorrow, do message me so that we can schedule a call and discuss how real brain fitness can benefit your whole organisation.??