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Do you want to know the most important lesson from 200,000 brain scans?
What about the daily habits that make you smarter, improve your memory, and help you learn faster?
Would you like to control your mind and speak to yourself in a more positive way?
Today’s episode is a masterclass on how you can unleash the full potential of your brain.
Your brain health is pivotal when it comes to your mental health, memory, focus, and more. So it is time to start prioritizing it.
In this episode, you’re getting the simple, science-backed hacks and daily practices you can start implementing today – and they are easier than you think.
6 world renowned experts, including the #1 brain doctor, a professor from Harvard Medical School, and other esteemed researchers are giving you a step by step guide to build a better brain.
After you finish this listening, you’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:
Check out the full episodes here:
Dr. Sarah Wakeman: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-155
Dr. Daniel Amen: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-90
Jim Kwik: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-128
Dr. Paul Conti: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-128
Shawn Achor: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-79
Dr. Joseph Ferrari: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-127
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I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:20: How often Mel thinks about taking care of her brain.
05:02: Use this simple trick to remember anyone’s name.
10:19: From the #1 brain doctor: these microhabits have a positive impact on the brain
12:40: The 5 foods you should eat for better brain health.
17:40: Harvard doctor explains how alcohol impacts your memory..
21:00: What the immediate health benefits of cutting out alcohol are.
22:45: What is procrastination according to a doctor of psychology?
23:40: The difference between procrastinating and being a procrastinator.
27:15: Small things you can do to stop procrastinating and self sabotaging.
33:44: What exactly is the voice in the back of your head?
40:30: The reason we have these patterns of self sabotage.
44:40: The most effective way to think about happiness.
45:40: Four habits that everyone should do for 21 days to increase happiness.
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