Sharp : Simple Strategies to BOOST Your BRAINPOWER

by Hanna, Heidi

• ISBN13: 9780615481623
• ISBN10: 0615481620
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-01
• Publisher: Synergy

Summary

Do you feel sluggish and less productive than you used to feel? Are you more easily distracted? Does it seem to take longer to do the things you once did with ease? This actionable user's guide draws on the proven techniques and time-tested approaches of a physical fitness program to target one of the most important parts of the body that often gets left behind in our training efforts-our brain. Like millions of others, you may be in serious need of an upgrade. It's time to create a new operating system for your life, one that works best with this fast-paced, constantly connected, 24/7 on-the-go lifestyle. Daily mental multitasking and our constant state of "busyness" can create a chronic level of stress on our brain, causing us to be unfocused, distracted, and less productive.

Author Biography

As a global performance coach and keynote speaker, Heidi has trained thousands of professionals on the role of nutrition and exercise for increased productivity, engagement and performance. Heidi is CEO and founder of SYNERGY, a coaching and consulting company that specializes in customized health and wellness solutions for individuals and organizations. She has been featured at many national conferences, including the Fortune Magazine Most Successful Women in Business Summit and the ESPN Women's Leadership Summit.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 5
Boost Brain Health
Assess your cognitive health & fitness	p. 15
Understand brain basics	p. 19
Create a healthy foundation	p. 31
The SYNERGY Fab 5
Food is Fuel	p. 33
Activity is Activating	p. 49
Balanced Stress is Success	p. 61
Resting is Working	p. 71
Social Support is Life Support	p. 79
Train Cognitive Fitness
Build mental muscle (strength training)	p. 89
Develop resilience (flexibility training)	p. 111
Make it Last (endurance training)	p. 139
Create a Plan for a Sharp Brain
Design your training program	p. 157
Conclusion (My Story)	p. 161
References	p. 167
Resources
Recommended Reading	p. 185
Fab 5 Key Strategies	p. 189
More on the Mediterranean Diet	p. 193
Brain Training Exercises by Dimension	p. 195
Websites and Apps	p. 199
Mind Gym Workouts
Workout Your Willpower	p. 205
Pump Up Your Positivity	p. 209
Build Your Memory Muscle	p. 213
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