Before I joined NeuroGym, I was working in a job that was full of drama. I felt completely burned out and unhappy, but I was afraid to leave. I was afraid that I couldn’t make the giant leap—out on my own—to start doing what I love to do. It was a horrible feeling. I felt […]

‘Tis the season for tons of fun, joy, and celebration, right? So why do many of us feel stressed now and drained (both physically and financially) by the end of December? Despite the hustle and bustle that may cause us anxiety and lack of cash flow this time of year, there are ways around the […]

Are you putting off challenging tasks and action steps in order to do comfortable, pleasurable activities that won’t threaten your ego? If so, it may be time to check your level of procrastination . . . just to see if this type of behavior is an issue for you. Maybe you’re reading this article because […]

External forces of motivation can only take us so far. If you want to sustain a motivated mindset for growth, there must be a deep-down desire to take action on a daily basis. Have you heard the story about the inquisitive visitor to NASA (in the 1960s) who asked the janitor—who was mopping the floor—what […]

Have you felt any changes occurring in your life lately? The season has changed (happy fall!), the planets are shifting their alignment, and another year is coming to a close. So if you’ve felt any ups and downs lately, or if you feel overwhelmed by the unknown of the future, this Innercise will put your […]

Have you ever noticed the variety of voices inside your head? Sometimes you feel encouraged, but sometimes you scare yourself out of doing something spectacular? We all naturally have neural impulses that motivate us to take action, and also ones that keep us from taking action. If you aren’t getting the results you want in […]

The “feel-good” neurotransmitter that plays a major role in the science of happiness, motivation, and healthy weight is . . . You guessed it!? Dopamine. Everybody wants to be productive, fit, and happy, right? And if we had our way, most of us would always be this way. So let’s start with the brain science […]

Have you ever set out to complete a goal then ended up all over the place with it. . . . expending energy and focus inefficiently, and ending up with poor results? Understanding how your brain works in the goal attainment process is crucial. Welcome to the Innercise® on creative visualization! Here’s where we use […]

Do you believe that willpower is a finite resource? Once you use some, you have a little bit less? It can be easy to attribute poor decisions made at the end of the day to a lack of willpower. Have you ever felt like it’s harder to say no to a second beer or a […]

The daily decisions we make create our reality. And our choices shape who we are as individuals. In this day and age, most of us are programmed to make decisions based on fear, low self-esteem, and a lack of willpower. So instead of making bold moves, we end up stuck in the comfort zone.