Nicole Garneau 10/28/22 Nicole Garneau 10/28/22

Hard to wake up in the morning?

It’s dark in the morning this time of year. When your alarm goes off, snooze it. But instead of messing it all up by going back to sleep, engage your senses and prepare your mind for the day ahead.

Nicole Garneau 10/7/22 Nicole Garneau 10/7/22

How to get motivated, the easy way.

When I woke up this morning, it was like my brain was offline. There was no feeling. No thoughts. No motivation. So I used the only tool of mine that requires no brain power, I walked.

Nicole Garneau 7/15/22 Nicole Garneau 7/15/22

Does the heat make you feel like a Zombie?

You’re not imagining it, and you’re not lazy. The hot summer months really do affect your brain. From working memory to executive functions, high temps can make you feel like you are a heat zombie.

Nicole Garneau 6/17/22 Nicole Garneau 6/17/22

Aim for Consistency to Crush your Goals

When you strive for perfection, you set yourself up to fail. Instead, strive for consistency in executing those tiny actions that lead up to big goals, and use the neuroscience of context to ensure that those actions become habits. When you do this, you’ll be nailing your goals in no time.

Nicole Garneau 4/13/22 Nicole Garneau 4/13/22

The Anticipation Trick

The positive experience of looking forward to something has a name when it comes to behavioral economic theory: Utility of Anticipation. Take it from noted author Thomas Hardy, “Pleasure not known beforehand is half-wasted; to anticipate it is to double it.” (The Return of the Native)