Best in class for motivation, confidence and learning boost. They work — don’t get too smart! — I gave this talk at the beginning of the year. “Focused Brain Nutrition and Lifestyle” was the title. On that stage and right before it I felt very confident and motivated! I didn’t forget a single thing I planned to try — even using a “standing ovation” trick from the…

What to eat for breakfast to increase the production of neurotransmitters (chemicals produced in the brain) essential for focus. — Originally published on Entrepreneur.com Being able to deliver our best work exactly when we need it — to deliver that talk, presentation, elevator pitch, to make that sale, persuade potential investors and customers, powerfully influence our audience every day — is a crucial skill, one that can lead to long-term…

“Angela, so what do I have for breakfast to turn on my genius brain for the day?” A weekend brunch. Out with friends. We are chatting about who’s been up to what — interesting project, work in progress or about to begin, our aha moments, cool tools we’ve discovered recently…

Neuroscience research simplified. Simplest tools to get unstuck in your diet, fitness, relationships and income level. — I woke up feeling uncomfortable. Like my heart was unsettled. Do you know the feeling? Sometimes it feels like some doomsday scenario is upon me, like something got to be done right now, and I’m not doing it. All the negative thought patterns start coming up along with this feeling.

Having followed the different appearances of the Dalai Lama in media, having observed his behavior, very cheerful and balanced demeanor, the way he expresses himself, his energy levels and vitality, I’ve wondered this morning, “I bet the Dalai Lama eats meat or some animal products. …

As my confidence, along with my awakened sexual desire rose over the past couple of weeks, I was diving more and more into any books, research papers I could find on serotonin in the brain, and how it affects so many highly correlated with the quality of life things —…

What they didn’t tell you about wellness, optimism, trusting teams, and serotonin. — After starting this new habit, eating enough protein for breakfast, eating breakfast period (after years of morning fasting), I noticed I didn’t feel that agitated or a little bit on edge and tense, I didn’t feel the sense of frantic urgency like it all has to be done right now…

2 easy-to-fix pre-bed mistakes I did this weekend. — Monday. I woke up a little bit before 4.30 AM. That’s my regular waking time, I’m an extreme lark. I’m in a hotel, in Merida, Mexico, Yucatan. Today I have a US consulate visa appointment and that’s why I’m here. I woke up as usual — fresh, ready to go…

Routine is everything and the best tools are from Neuroscience. — Coffee shops. I’m in one right now, writing the very blog you are reading. To be honest, not my favorite place to do any kind of work, writing, studying, research or calls. I find it to be too distracting — too many people, too much noise of all kind from…