Category Archives: Trains of Thought

The Benefits of REM Sleep

Did you know that you SHOULDN’T sleep for 8 hours?  You should sleep 7 ½ or 9 hours if you must sleep longer. “WHY?” Have you ever felt more sluggish after 8 hours of sleep while you feel on the go with just 6 hours?  Understanding the nature of sleep and its patterns allows you […]

How to Reduce Stress Easily and Immediately

STRESS!!! Many solutions.. many tips…. But sometimes, you can’t meditate in front of a client. You can’t bring your stress ball with you all the time.  Despite all your time management planning, your smartphone and your synchronized calendar, you still experience monumental stress. People get stressed differently and should address their stresses differently as well. […]

Neuroscience of Fun

People used to think that work and fun should not and do not go together. I had this business partner who shouts at us “Back to Work!” when we are having a meeting and we end up laughing and having a little bit of fun. Studies show that fun is not just helping people become […]

How to Read What She Is Not Saying: Level Up Your RQ (Relationship IQ)

Not establishing eye contact with the one you love can be detrimental to your relationships according to Neuroscience. I have been teaching people about body language for the past 20 years. And as I have been a firm believer of this ever since I read Dr. Tracy Cabot’s “How To Make a Man Fall In […]

How to Get People To Do What You Want Them To Do: Neuroscience of Influence

If you say “Jump!”, will people say “…meh…”? You are infectious.  Yes you are.  Whether you are a leader or a teammate, you can influence people. Influence is about infecting people with your energy, your drive, vision and positivity as well as your complacence, laziness and negativity.   So yes, you are infectious and you create […]