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This is an episode you absolutely so NOT want to miss. Take a minute. Take some notes, and apply what I’m going to talk about today. I go through dozens of articles, podcasts and resources every morning when I wake up to fill my mind with the right type of focus and content. I do this to deal with all the negative that I involuntarily receive every day. Well I want to go through an article with you today from Dr Amen from the Amen Clinics…best selling author, podcast host and someone that has done hundreds of thousands of brain scans on individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and all types of negative emotions. I absolutely feel it is so packed with content I am going to read it to you rather than just summarize it. It's got some critical information I feel can help each of you in the community. Talk about stress. If you’re working from home, supervising distance learning for your children, and dealing with the anxiety of the pandemic, it can be overwhelming. At Amen Clinics, there’s been a big increase in people asking for help to cope with it all. The neuropsychiatrists at Amen Clinics have come up with the following 10 brain tips to keep you (and your kids) from getting frazzled, frustrated, or fed up. 10 Brain Tips to Keep You (and your kids) From Getting Frazzled, Frustrated, or Fed Up 1. Look for the positive. The human brain is hardwired for negativity and during stressful times, like now, it’s easy to focus on what’s wrong with your life. You need to train your brain to look for the positive to enhance your moods. An easy way to do this is to start each day by saying “Today is going to be a great day.” This causes the brain to search for reasons why it will be great. End each day with “What went well today?” This is also a very easy lesson to teach your kids that will help them maintain a more positive outlook. 2. Fuel your brain. Feed your brain high-quality foods and start the day with some protein for better focus and energy. Also, be aware that your brain is comprised of 80% water, and being even mildly dehydrated can negatively impact your moods—making you feel more anxious, tense, depressed, or angry—in addition to sapping your energy levels and lowering your ability to concentrate. Being dehydrated by just 2% impairs performance in tasks that require attention, immediate memory skills, and physical performance, according to research in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. This can be especially important for kids with ADD/ADHD who struggle with attention and concentration. 3. Exercise to boost blood flow to the brain. Even though your brain, which weighs about 3 pounds, makes up only 2% of your body’s weight, it uses 20% of the oxygen and blood flow in your body. Anything that impairs blood flow hurts your brain and impairs function. Brain SPECT imaging measures blood flow in the brain and low blood flow on SPECT has been seen with ADD/ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse, suicide, and more. One of the best ways to promote healthy blood flow to the brain (and to your kids’ brains) is to exercise on a regular basis. Exercise enhances moods, reduces stress and anxiety, and increases focus and energy. Absolutely something I have gained benefit from... 4. Create a physical space for work and school. This way, when you (or your kids) enter that space—even if it’s just a desk in the corner of the living room—it signals to the brain that you’re in work mode (or your kids are in learning mode). 5. Give your brain a break. The ideal amount of time to work on a single task is 75-90 minutes, according to Bob Pozen, author of Extreme Productivity and a lecturer at MIT. Taking mini-breaks during the day boosts productivity. To reset and re-energize, try a brief meditation session (improves focus and attention), deep breathing (relieves stress and anxiety), or a quick walk (a natural mood booster). Brendon Bruchard reinforces this… This does not mean TV or Social Media Break... 6. Share the load. Depending on your anxiety level, consider creating a learning pod or “pandemic pod.” Pods are small groups of children—about 3 to 10 kids—who learn together in person. Some pods hire a tutor to teach the children while others let the parents split the duties. This means your brain gets a break from classroom time so you can focus on your own work. It also creates a sense of community, which is beneficial for the brain. The same can be said for small masterminds, groups or networking... 7. Practice mental hygiene. In a pandemic, mental hygiene is just as important as washing your hands. If you find yourself (or your kids) saying things like, “Things will never go back to normal” or “We’re all going to get COVID and die,” it’s time to eliminate the ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) that steal your happiness. Whenever you or your children have a thought that makes you feel sad, mad, nervous, or out of control, write it down and talk back to it. This can be so helpful for moods and behavior. Recognizing these behaviors and thoughts totally empowers you... 8. Encourage active listening at home. To make sure all family members know what their role is in the household, practice active listening. This is when you repeat back what you’ve understood when another person is talking. This helps avoid the miscommunication and conflicts that can harm relationships. When we have great relationships, our brains tend to do much better. In business this is a great way to help others feel you are listening and respect and loyalty and performance... 9. Tell your brain it’s time to relax. At the end of the day, put your work materials out of sight, if possible. This helps signal to your brain that it’s time to power down and relax. To promote relaxation, inhale calming scents, such as lemon, lavender, honeysuckle, rose, jasmine, or vanilla. I’ve spoken about the idea of the Corporate Athlete…meaning the growth is in the recovery not the stress... 10. Stick to a sleep schedule. While you’re sleeping, your brain is hard at work performing some very critical functions necessary to keep it operating at optimal levels. For example, during sleep, your brain cleans or washes itself by eliminating cellular debris and toxins that build up during the day (basically taking out the neural trash), consolidates learning and memory, and prepares for the following day. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that children ages 6-12 get 9-12 hours and teenagers 13-18 years old get 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Adults should aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Adequate sleep improves attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, moods, and mental health. Create a sleep routine for yourself and your children and stick to it. Obviously there are seasons of life to consider with this, but overall its important to maintain this part of sleep... Anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and other mental health conditions can’t wait. During these uncertain times, your mental well-being is more important than ever and waiting until life gets back to “normal” is likely to make your symptoms worsen over time. I think it is so important for us to remember that we are not our minds. Our brain is a tool and like anything else, you MUST keep it sharp, clean and focused. I highly recommend any of Dr Amens books on Mental Health and Brain health and he also has an incredible podcast that he and his wife do which gives you small nuggets of health and nutrition information as well as activities for the brain and life in general. check it out. I’ll leave the link to this article and his podcast in my show notes…. Thanks for listening. George Wright III amenclinics.com plus, check out the podcast on itunes and google play
Welcome back to the Daily Mastermind...
Today I want to talk to you about jumping into the game of life at a higher level. We are talking about playing all out through the end of the year.
Winner don't cross the finish line...They run THRU the finish line.
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George Wright III
Today I felt it was important to remind ourselves that we ultimately create our lives and cannot get caught up in the chaos or confusion going on around us. It's difficult to remember this, but hopefully this will help. Have a great day.
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George Wright III
Today let's talk about FOCUS.
Follow One Course Until Successful...
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George Wright III
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What’s Your 4th Quarter Plan? You may be feeling like this year has been full of chaos, uncertainty, confusion and rapid changes, but it’s time to focus on finishing the year out strong. Yes, it’s been a struggle for many people so far this year. Some of you may have experienced trials and obstacles, while others of you have experienced you’re best year ever. Regardless of where you are now or what has happened so far this year, the fact remains that games are won or lost in the 4th quarter. You can absolutely finish this year strong. The best leaders and achievers are the ones that FINISH the race strong, not the ones that START the race strong. We are in the 4th quarter. There are still several months left in this year, and I’ve got good news for you. You can STILL make this year a monumental year if you will Get Focused, Execute on Your Plan, and Never Look Back. There are many ways you can immediately create momentum and forward progress in your life, but the decision has to be made by you. I am challenging you to Stop, Take a Minute, and Focus on Creating a 4th Quarter Plan for you and your business. I want to provide you with 10 ideas on how you can make it happen starting today. I hope these ideas will inspire your own creativity and motivate you to take control of your 4th quarter in a big way. Ultimately, you have everything inside you to WIN the Game in the 4th quarter. It comes down to you…
It's really hard to accept the idea that we should enjoy the journey when there are so many complex problems in the present world. Stress, anxiety, depression are a real thing right now. So how do we learn strategies to deal with these “internal world problems”. Let’s talk about that today... How to Overcome Negative Thoughts Change the Questions You ask yourself repeatedly -the questions we ask ourselves is the key Remind Yourself People Don’t Care about what you say or do -our anxiety is not theirs...people have their own issues Shift Your Brain -question your thoughts moving from emotion to logic. Change Your Surroundings -surround yourself with positive or good vibrations Change Your Perspective or Filter -while this really matter in 5 years? Talk it out or Vent. -talking it out can be a great way to get rid of thoughts. Come back to the present. -focus on your breath, counting, etc. Force a Change in Thought Direction -grab a project or task to consume your mind. Go Workout or Exercise -body and mind have an amazing connection. Change focus to Service -move focus from you to others and recognize them. Practice Gratitude -make a physical list of things you appreciate. Book end Your day… -idle time and unfocused time is the precursor
Super Pumped to give you access to a private webinar we did with the Former Sr Trial attorney for the IRS Scott Estill. Listen, I know everyone is super anxious and some even stressed about the outcome of the upcoming elections. I am not going to get into politics but I want to say this…the best offense sometimes is a great defense. So, I am happy to bring you an amazing discussion with Scott Estill, who I have featured on the podcast in the past. Scott breaks down the ins and outs of Both the Trump and Biden Tax Proposals. As a reminder, Scott was the former Sr Trial Attorney with the IRS. He is an amazing expert on tax reduction strategies for individuals and businesses. He has written numerous books and sued the IRS no behalf of his clients thousands of times. He knows what he is talking about. My goal is to give you an objective overview of the Proposals both candidates are offering, so that you can 1)be informed and 2)better prepare yourself for your year end tax planning. Now a couple of notes here: 1-He is referring to a powerpoint so I am going to give you access to the powerpoint and video presentation in the show notes so check there if you’d like once you listen to the full podcast. 2-If you’d like to spend some time with Scott, we actually have a live event coming up in November. Its a livestream Summit that typically only my high net worth clients have access to, but I can get you tickets if you click on the link in the show notes. My goal is to get you thinking more about saving thousands on your taxes Personally and Professionally. With that said, here is scott... Thanks for Listening George Wright III LINK to FREE Summit Tickets with Scott Estill https://ti122.isrefer.com/go/summit/g3/
I recently went back to some Amazing Content from a mentor of mine Brendon Burchard. He wrote a book called High Performance Habits, How Extraordinary People Become that Way. This book was instrumental in helping me to Create Clarity in my life and structure some extremely helpful Daily Rituals. So, I’d like to provide you with a high level review of what that book covers and maybe we can get into more details throughout this week on the Daily Mastermind Podcast. Thanks for listening. BTW- check out our new website at www.dailymastermind.com George Wright III
Today I want to talk to you about Focusing on High Value Activities in your life... How Can You Create Your Life -You Must Know what you Want (Why) -You Must Set Goals -You Must Take Action -You Must Change your Filter on Events You Have to Focus on High Value Activities 1-Results not Activity 2-Unique Ability not areas you are Incompetent or Competent with 3-Whats your Time Value of Money…this is your Filter for Activities You Must Master Your Emotions -Tony Robbins talks about changing 3 things to master emotions -1 perspective, 2 resources, 3 triggers -what is your default emotion…question it -Move to Gratitude, Dreams, Passion Who are you when you are at your best? Be the same person on or off stage…. FINAL THOUGHT...You Must Focus on Solutions -stop trying to change circumstances -start focusing on solutions You can fail at what you don't want to do so you might as well take chance on doing what you love…right?
Don’t Wait for the Winds to Change in Your Life It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way you will go…Jim Rohn What does this mean?
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