by Kris Kile | Aug 24, 2023 | Taming the Brain
Over the next several blogs, we are going to dive into a fascinating topic: Taming The Brain. Today, we take a peek at the Epic Battle that is continually happening in our brain, and its ramifications. At its core, the brain is a “survival machine.” Its first...
by Kris Kile | Aug 23, 2023 | Taming the Brain
Understanding the difference between your brain and your mind is foundational to taming the brain. My favorite source for applied neuroscience and all things related to this is Dr. Daniel Siegel. The definitions I use for the brain and the mind in today’s blog...
by Kris Kile | Aug 22, 2023 | Taming the Brain
Levers enable you to move heavy objects that you never would be able to move without the use of the lever. They very efficiently use a rod and fulcrum to amplify the force you are applying. To many of us, taming our brain so that it is consistently working in...
by Kris Kile | Aug 21, 2023 | Taming the Brain
What are the disciplines and practices for taming the brain that are so effective that you might think they are “magic”? We take an initial peak at these today. Do you have some personal attitudes, ways of being or behaviors that you wish you didn’t have, but can’t...
by Kris Kile | Aug 20, 2023 | Taming the Brain
The concept of mindfulness is becoming all the rage in many circles. Yoga, mediation, “mindful practices” are becoming more and more in vogue, being promoted to employees in Google, other Silicon Valley companies, and elsewhere. In January 2014, Time Magazine’s cover...
by Kris Kile | Aug 19, 2023 | Taming the Brain
Being present in the moment is the heart of Mindfulness. It is the chewy caramel center. It truly is delicious. Not always fun. But always life-giving. Being present. Sounds so simple. Yet, it is not so simple to live. I think the phrase “being present” or “being...