This document provides tips for training your brain to thrive in the workplace from 9 to 5. It discusses how our cognitive performance peaks in our early 40s but then declines, and debunks some common myths about brain potential. Some key brain drainers in the workplace include cubicles, unproductive meetings, constant technology use, and information overload. Unhealthy personal habits like multitasking and constant mental work can also drain the brain. The document provides strategies from the Center for BrainHealth to boost brain performance through practices like strategic attention, integrated reasoning, innovative thinking, prioritizing tasks, and embracing complexity. Daily habits like sleep, exercise, diet, and socialization are also important for brain health.
This document advertises an "alpha brainwave feedback programme" that is claimed to significantly improve cognitive abilities such as IQ, creativity, decision-making, and stress reduction. The programme uses neurofeedback technology to train participants to increase their alpha brainwave activity associated with focus, flow states, and calmness. It is promoted as giving business leaders the skills to access their maximum potential. Testimonials from past participants praise improvements in productivity, mental clarity, and creativity from participating in the 7-day training programme.
The document discusses how to make employee training more effective by applying the science of learning. It notes that most training programs are ineffective, with 70% of information being forgotten after a day and 90% forgotten within a month. It recommends chunking content into small segments to reduce cognitive load, spacing out practice and retrieval over time to facilitate long-term retention, adding difficulty to content to promote deeper learning, and using testing to support the encoding and consolidation of knowledge in long-term memory. The document advocates applying research on learning science to improve training outcomes and get the best results from training investments.
In Search of SuperMind - Extreme Thinking Explainedcorinnecanter
This document summarizes the white paper on a new problem-solving technique called Extrem3e Thinking developed by Human Synergistics. It was created to help business leaders reduce stress and think more creatively. The technique uses insights from neuroscience research on brainwaves and the unconscious mind to help leaders access "SuperMind" - a state of focused, insightful thinking. It involves a 4-step process called ARCS to interrupt periods of frustrated "Try Harder" thinking and enable more original solutions. Testing found it helped leaders manage stress and boost performance.
How to separate learning myths from realityYogesh Bhat
1) Many corporate training programs are based on common myths and misconceptions about how the brain works that are contradicted by scientific evidence.
2) Three prominent myths are the idea of a critical period in childhood after which learning declines, the theory that parts of the brain are idle at any given time, and the concept of rigid learning styles.
3) Neuroscience has shown that the brain remains plastic and capable of learning throughout life, the entire brain is active depending on the task, and people learn best through engaging multiple senses rather than a single preferred style. Companies should re-evaluate training programs in light of the scientific facts.
Conference Increase Your Effectiveness 2 Hours 20 05 12PatrickMGeorges
This document provides information about an executive education conference and one-day course for managers. It discusses why increasing effectiveness is important in today's competitive business environment. The event will provide insights into management sciences and practical recommendations to improve personal and team effectiveness. The speaker is a professor, doctor, author, and business owner who will provide a list of recommendations in areas like intelligence, health, time management, leadership, and networking. The goal is to help managers reorganize their work in order to be more effective and successful without stress.
How to Become Smarter Infographic details 12 practices and habits you can do starting today to become smarter. Includes scientific data on practices that have been shown to improve brain density and volume.
How can organizations maximize the resilience and productivity of the...SharpBrains
Historically, human resource departments have not had the toolkit to develop the most human resource of all – our brains. What are some large employers and insurers doing to apply emerging science and best practices in this domain, via wellness and training initiatives, and HR benefits?
- Chair: Andrew Lee, Vice President at Aetna, YGL Class of 2011
- Hyong Un, Head of Employee Assistance Programs at Aetna
- Evian Gordon, Executive Chairman of Brain Resource
- David Nill, Chief Medical Officer at Cerner Corporation
This session took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2013/agenda/
Would you like to possess the ability to give undivided attention on a particular task, goal, or pursuit until its completion? If your answer is "yes", then listen closely.
This document advertises an "alpha brainwave feedback programme" that is claimed to significantly improve cognitive abilities such as IQ, creativity, decision-making, and stress reduction. The programme uses neurofeedback technology to train participants to increase their alpha brainwave activity associated with focus, flow states, and calmness. It is promoted as giving business leaders the skills to access their maximum potential. Testimonials from past participants praise improvements in productivity, mental clarity, and creativity from participating in the 7-day training programme.
The document discusses how to make employee training more effective by applying the science of learning. It notes that most training programs are ineffective, with 70% of information being forgotten after a day and 90% forgotten within a month. It recommends chunking content into small segments to reduce cognitive load, spacing out practice and retrieval over time to facilitate long-term retention, adding difficulty to content to promote deeper learning, and using testing to support the encoding and consolidation of knowledge in long-term memory. The document advocates applying research on learning science to improve training outcomes and get the best results from training investments.
In Search of SuperMind - Extreme Thinking Explainedcorinnecanter
This document summarizes the white paper on a new problem-solving technique called Extrem3e Thinking developed by Human Synergistics. It was created to help business leaders reduce stress and think more creatively. The technique uses insights from neuroscience research on brainwaves and the unconscious mind to help leaders access "SuperMind" - a state of focused, insightful thinking. It involves a 4-step process called ARCS to interrupt periods of frustrated "Try Harder" thinking and enable more original solutions. Testing found it helped leaders manage stress and boost performance.
How to separate learning myths from realityYogesh Bhat
1) Many corporate training programs are based on common myths and misconceptions about how the brain works that are contradicted by scientific evidence.
2) Three prominent myths are the idea of a critical period in childhood after which learning declines, the theory that parts of the brain are idle at any given time, and the concept of rigid learning styles.
3) Neuroscience has shown that the brain remains plastic and capable of learning throughout life, the entire brain is active depending on the task, and people learn best through engaging multiple senses rather than a single preferred style. Companies should re-evaluate training programs in light of the scientific facts.
Conference Increase Your Effectiveness 2 Hours 20 05 12PatrickMGeorges
This document provides information about an executive education conference and one-day course for managers. It discusses why increasing effectiveness is important in today's competitive business environment. The event will provide insights into management sciences and practical recommendations to improve personal and team effectiveness. The speaker is a professor, doctor, author, and business owner who will provide a list of recommendations in areas like intelligence, health, time management, leadership, and networking. The goal is to help managers reorganize their work in order to be more effective and successful without stress.
How to Become Smarter Infographic details 12 practices and habits you can do starting today to become smarter. Includes scientific data on practices that have been shown to improve brain density and volume.
How can organizations maximize the resilience and productivity of the...SharpBrains
Historically, human resource departments have not had the toolkit to develop the most human resource of all – our brains. What are some large employers and insurers doing to apply emerging science and best practices in this domain, via wellness and training initiatives, and HR benefits?
- Chair: Andrew Lee, Vice President at Aetna, YGL Class of 2011
- Hyong Un, Head of Employee Assistance Programs at Aetna
- Evian Gordon, Executive Chairman of Brain Resource
- David Nill, Chief Medical Officer at Cerner Corporation
This session took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2013/agenda/
Would you like to possess the ability to give undivided attention on a particular task, goal, or pursuit until its completion? If your answer is "yes", then listen closely.
Harnessing big data and videogames to deliver personalized cognitive t...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
10:00–11:30am. Harnessing big data and videogames to deliver personalized cognitive training
- Dr. Joe Hardy, VP of R&D at Lumos Labs
- Mark Baxter, Head of Product (FitBrains) at Rosetta Stone
- Itamar Lesuisse, CEO of Peak
- Aki Nikolaidis, NSF Fellow at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana
- Chair: Zack Lynch, Executive Director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
The document discusses brain fitness and ways to maintain a healthy brain. It covers topics like neuroplasticity, the different parts of the brain, and the four pillars of brain health: nutrition, physical exercise, stress management, and brain exercise. It emphasizes building brain reserve through lifelong mental and physical challenges to delay cognitive decline.
Lessons learned in bringing innovative brain fitness solutions to marketSharpBrains
Successful innovators will dissect key market & technology trends and successful models to validate and commercialize innovation, with a particular emphasis on how to create a loyal user base and gain mainstream distribution via a diversity of channels.
- Chair: Dr. Jennifer Buss, Assistant Vice President of Science and Technology at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
- Charlie Hartwell, Operating Partner at the Bridge Builders Collaborative
- Mark Baxter, General Manager of Fit Brains (a Rosetta Stone company)
- Itamar Lesuisse, CEO & Co-Founder of Peak
- Connor Russomanno, CEO & Co-Founder of OpenBCI
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Building leadership brain stamina part 1ingranarsai
This document discusses strategies for building leadership brain stamina based on neuroscience research. It recommends seven behaviors: sleep, social connections, exercise, novelty, mindfulness, purpose and optimism. The first part focuses on sleep, social connections, exercise and novelty. It explains that these habits help reduce stress on the brain and promote neuroplasticity. Leaders are encouraged to practice these behaviors to boost cognitive functioning, creativity, and leadership performance.
Efficiency in the Workplace Mindset Mastery and Meditation | BrightonSEO 2019...Briony Gunson
Drawing from experience as Operations Director at a digital marketing consultancy and also as a Modern Meditation teacher, I want to share our how our mindset plays a huge role in our efficiency at work. We spend so much time and energy looking to understand our clients, our target audience, our competitors… but turning that attention around and focusing in on ourselves, to get a better understanding of who we are, is one of the most productive things you can do. This talk was presented at BrightonSEO in April 2019: https://www.brightonseo.com/conference-talk/meditation-for-marketers/
Beyond the US college student’s brain: A survey of priorities across geo...SharpBrains
This document summarizes a survey of brain-based priorities across different geographies and age groups. It was chaired by Dr. Olivier Oullier and included presentations on growth mindset by Eduardo Briceño and how it can affect performance, health, and other outcomes. Graeme Moffat then discussed the Muse headband and how it can help with meditation. Finally, Tara Thiagarajan presented on a study analyzing brain activity data collected across India to understand differences based on factors like income, education, and technology usage.
The document discusses how a child's brain learns and outlines four pillars to improve brain health and learning:
1) Healthy nutrition, 2) aerobic exercise, 3) regulating stress, and 4) truly exercising the brain. It provides examples of each pillar and suggests families identify practices to change to create a more brain-friendly environment.
additional curious about however a person’s mind work. I can’t say if this whole law of attraction factor is real or not, however one factor is obviously, we tend to square measure learning some fascinating things concerning our brain. It extremely is AWESOME!
Just now>>>>>http://diabacordoesitwork.com/neuroxium/
The document discusses the future of brain health and cognitive technologies. It describes 10 emerging brain technologies including wearables to monitor and enhance focus, meditation, and self-regulation. It also discusses electrical and magnetic brain stimulation, virtual reality treatments, brain-computer interfaces, and neuromonitoring technologies. Finally, it discusses how big data and machine learning can enhance diagnostics and treatments for various brain conditions like seizures, ALS, and more. Overall, the technologies described aim to transform brain health by enhancing functions like memory, learning, and skills training through personalized cognitive simulations and interfaces.
Neuroleadership applies findings from neuroscience to leadership. It is being taught in business schools and used by companies to improve management training. Brain scans of leaders can identify neural patterns associated with effective leadership behaviors. The goal is to assess leadership potential using neuroscience and neurofeedback to develop these leadership-linked neurological connections.
The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness (book presentation)SharpBrains
Presentation by co-authors Alvaro Fernandez and Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg of book:
The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness:
18 Interviews with Scientists, Practical Advice, and Product Reviews, To Keep Your Brain Sharp
(May 2009; $24.95)
More info at:
http://www.sharpbrains.com/book/
Description: While most of us have heard the phrase “use it or lose it,” very few understand what “it” means, or how to properly “use it” in order to maintain brain function and fitness. The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness is an invaluable guide that helps readers navigate growing brain research and identify the lifestyle factors and products that contribute to brain fitness. By gathering insights from eighteen of the world’s top scientists and offering tools and detailed descriptions of over twenty products, this book is an essential guide to the field of brain fitness, neuroplasticity and cognitive health. An accessible and thought-provoking read, The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness educates lifelong learners and professionals in healthcare, education, business, etc., on emerging trends and forecasts of what the future will hold.
Staying Focused While Working From HomeGopal A Iyer
COVID19 hasn't been easy. With the whole world working from home and locked down, it provides unique challenge to stay focused while managing daily chores. How to ensure your remain focused and ensure personal well being?
Neurodose is a company dedicated to providing access to psychedelic medicines shown to enhance wellbeing and support your healing journey.
Neurodose utilizes legal psychedelic analogues to create microdosing kits and other products for research purposes for independent labs, chemists and researchers. Our products are not sold for human consumption or veterinarian use.
Carving out Future Brain Health Directions + Expo DaySharpBrains
Expo Day (first part) @ 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit. Summit Sponsors announce and showcase their latest initiatives and solutions:
8–8.20am. Carving out future directions, by Dr. Ken Kosik, Co-Director of the UC Santa Barbara Neuroscience Research Institute
Expo Day
8:45–9.15am. Rosetta Stone/ FitBrains: Steve Quan, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
9.30-10am. Peak: Roy Zahut, Lead Scientist
10.15–10.45am. Baycrest/ Cogniciti: Mike Meagher, President of Cogniciti
11–11.30am. The Arrowsmith Program: Jessica Poulin, Managing Director
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Este documento critica los subsidios agrícolas de Estados Unidos y Europa y su impacto negativo en los países en desarrollo. Argumenta que estos subsidios amenazan la agricultura peruana y benefician solo a las grandes empresas transnacionales. También critica al gobierno peruano por aceptar el llamado Acuerdo de Promoción Comercial con Estados Unidos en lugar de negociar un verdadero Tratado de Libre Comercio que proteja mejor los intereses del Perú.
Este documento define y describe varias tecnologías y servicios de comunicación en línea como el correo electrónico, blogs, foros, wikis, podcasting, IRC, videoconferencia, MUDs, mensajerías instantáneas, redes sociales, transferencia de archivos y audio de conferencias.
El documento proporciona cuatro guías para analizar diferentes aspectos de la historia y cultura colombiana. La primera guía sugiere sacar conclusiones sobre la historia del país basadas en información positiva y negativa. La segunda guía pide explicar el impacto de la evangelización de la iglesia en América Latina. La tercera guía propone establecer consecuencias de las acciones que faltaron para mejorar la situación del pueblo colombiano. La cuarta guía sugiere establecer compromisos sobre el fenómeno religioso en
The document thanks high school science teachers for participating in IMPACT training and acknowledges it is difficult to be away from the classroom for professional development. It also thanks the CPSB Technology Department for providing relevant training, keeping teachers up to date on technology trends and web resources, and making the training a success with their knowledge and patience. The document expresses appreciation for all they do.
La escuela de idiomas Top Language School envió un correo electrónico a sus estudiantes deseándoles una feliz Navidad y proporcionándoles enlaces a recursos en línea para que continúen practicando el inglés durante las vacaciones, incluyendo videos sobre números, colores, objetos de la clase y figuras geométricas, así como el abecedario en inglés.
Psychology & Productivity hacks that you should knowMatt Bilotti
This document provides summaries of psychology and productivity concepts from several books and authors. It discusses changing routines from The Power of Habit to alter habits with low friction. It also summarizes principles of influence from Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Additional summaries recommend constantly questioning your environment, identifying the one most important task from The ONE Thing, and using deep breathing when facing a lack of willpower as discussed in The Willpower Instinct.
Este documento es una carta de la Escuela de Idiomas Top Language School St. Paul dirigida a sus alumnos de 3er grado de primaria. La carta desea a los alumnos felices fiestas con sus seres queridos y comparte enlaces de videos para que los alumnos repasen conceptos trabajados en clase durante las vacaciones de Navidad, incluyendo presentaciones, la hora, verbos como aller y venir, y los números.
Harnessing big data and videogames to deliver personalized cognitive t...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
10:00–11:30am. Harnessing big data and videogames to deliver personalized cognitive training
- Dr. Joe Hardy, VP of R&D at Lumos Labs
- Mark Baxter, Head of Product (FitBrains) at Rosetta Stone
- Itamar Lesuisse, CEO of Peak
- Aki Nikolaidis, NSF Fellow at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana
- Chair: Zack Lynch, Executive Director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
The document discusses brain fitness and ways to maintain a healthy brain. It covers topics like neuroplasticity, the different parts of the brain, and the four pillars of brain health: nutrition, physical exercise, stress management, and brain exercise. It emphasizes building brain reserve through lifelong mental and physical challenges to delay cognitive decline.
Lessons learned in bringing innovative brain fitness solutions to marketSharpBrains
Successful innovators will dissect key market & technology trends and successful models to validate and commercialize innovation, with a particular emphasis on how to create a loyal user base and gain mainstream distribution via a diversity of channels.
- Chair: Dr. Jennifer Buss, Assistant Vice President of Science and Technology at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
- Charlie Hartwell, Operating Partner at the Bridge Builders Collaborative
- Mark Baxter, General Manager of Fit Brains (a Rosetta Stone company)
- Itamar Lesuisse, CEO & Co-Founder of Peak
- Connor Russomanno, CEO & Co-Founder of OpenBCI
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Building leadership brain stamina part 1ingranarsai
This document discusses strategies for building leadership brain stamina based on neuroscience research. It recommends seven behaviors: sleep, social connections, exercise, novelty, mindfulness, purpose and optimism. The first part focuses on sleep, social connections, exercise and novelty. It explains that these habits help reduce stress on the brain and promote neuroplasticity. Leaders are encouraged to practice these behaviors to boost cognitive functioning, creativity, and leadership performance.
Efficiency in the Workplace Mindset Mastery and Meditation | BrightonSEO 2019...Briony Gunson
Drawing from experience as Operations Director at a digital marketing consultancy and also as a Modern Meditation teacher, I want to share our how our mindset plays a huge role in our efficiency at work. We spend so much time and energy looking to understand our clients, our target audience, our competitors… but turning that attention around and focusing in on ourselves, to get a better understanding of who we are, is one of the most productive things you can do. This talk was presented at BrightonSEO in April 2019: https://www.brightonseo.com/conference-talk/meditation-for-marketers/
Beyond the US college student’s brain: A survey of priorities across geo...SharpBrains
This document summarizes a survey of brain-based priorities across different geographies and age groups. It was chaired by Dr. Olivier Oullier and included presentations on growth mindset by Eduardo Briceño and how it can affect performance, health, and other outcomes. Graeme Moffat then discussed the Muse headband and how it can help with meditation. Finally, Tara Thiagarajan presented on a study analyzing brain activity data collected across India to understand differences based on factors like income, education, and technology usage.
The document discusses how a child's brain learns and outlines four pillars to improve brain health and learning:
1) Healthy nutrition, 2) aerobic exercise, 3) regulating stress, and 4) truly exercising the brain. It provides examples of each pillar and suggests families identify practices to change to create a more brain-friendly environment.
additional curious about however a person’s mind work. I can’t say if this whole law of attraction factor is real or not, however one factor is obviously, we tend to square measure learning some fascinating things concerning our brain. It extremely is AWESOME!
Just now>>>>>http://diabacordoesitwork.com/neuroxium/
The document discusses the future of brain health and cognitive technologies. It describes 10 emerging brain technologies including wearables to monitor and enhance focus, meditation, and self-regulation. It also discusses electrical and magnetic brain stimulation, virtual reality treatments, brain-computer interfaces, and neuromonitoring technologies. Finally, it discusses how big data and machine learning can enhance diagnostics and treatments for various brain conditions like seizures, ALS, and more. Overall, the technologies described aim to transform brain health by enhancing functions like memory, learning, and skills training through personalized cognitive simulations and interfaces.
Neuroleadership applies findings from neuroscience to leadership. It is being taught in business schools and used by companies to improve management training. Brain scans of leaders can identify neural patterns associated with effective leadership behaviors. The goal is to assess leadership potential using neuroscience and neurofeedback to develop these leadership-linked neurological connections.
The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness (book presentation)SharpBrains
Presentation by co-authors Alvaro Fernandez and Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg of book:
The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness:
18 Interviews with Scientists, Practical Advice, and Product Reviews, To Keep Your Brain Sharp
(May 2009; $24.95)
More info at:
http://www.sharpbrains.com/book/
Description: While most of us have heard the phrase “use it or lose it,” very few understand what “it” means, or how to properly “use it” in order to maintain brain function and fitness. The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness is an invaluable guide that helps readers navigate growing brain research and identify the lifestyle factors and products that contribute to brain fitness. By gathering insights from eighteen of the world’s top scientists and offering tools and detailed descriptions of over twenty products, this book is an essential guide to the field of brain fitness, neuroplasticity and cognitive health. An accessible and thought-provoking read, The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness educates lifelong learners and professionals in healthcare, education, business, etc., on emerging trends and forecasts of what the future will hold.
Staying Focused While Working From HomeGopal A Iyer
COVID19 hasn't been easy. With the whole world working from home and locked down, it provides unique challenge to stay focused while managing daily chores. How to ensure your remain focused and ensure personal well being?
Neurodose is a company dedicated to providing access to psychedelic medicines shown to enhance wellbeing and support your healing journey.
Neurodose utilizes legal psychedelic analogues to create microdosing kits and other products for research purposes for independent labs, chemists and researchers. Our products are not sold for human consumption or veterinarian use.
Carving out Future Brain Health Directions + Expo DaySharpBrains
Expo Day (first part) @ 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit. Summit Sponsors announce and showcase their latest initiatives and solutions:
8–8.20am. Carving out future directions, by Dr. Ken Kosik, Co-Director of the UC Santa Barbara Neuroscience Research Institute
Expo Day
8:45–9.15am. Rosetta Stone/ FitBrains: Steve Quan, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
9.30-10am. Peak: Roy Zahut, Lead Scientist
10.15–10.45am. Baycrest/ Cogniciti: Mike Meagher, President of Cogniciti
11–11.30am. The Arrowsmith Program: Jessica Poulin, Managing Director
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Este documento critica los subsidios agrícolas de Estados Unidos y Europa y su impacto negativo en los países en desarrollo. Argumenta que estos subsidios amenazan la agricultura peruana y benefician solo a las grandes empresas transnacionales. También critica al gobierno peruano por aceptar el llamado Acuerdo de Promoción Comercial con Estados Unidos en lugar de negociar un verdadero Tratado de Libre Comercio que proteja mejor los intereses del Perú.
Este documento define y describe varias tecnologías y servicios de comunicación en línea como el correo electrónico, blogs, foros, wikis, podcasting, IRC, videoconferencia, MUDs, mensajerías instantáneas, redes sociales, transferencia de archivos y audio de conferencias.
El documento proporciona cuatro guías para analizar diferentes aspectos de la historia y cultura colombiana. La primera guía sugiere sacar conclusiones sobre la historia del país basadas en información positiva y negativa. La segunda guía pide explicar el impacto de la evangelización de la iglesia en América Latina. La tercera guía propone establecer consecuencias de las acciones que faltaron para mejorar la situación del pueblo colombiano. La cuarta guía sugiere establecer compromisos sobre el fenómeno religioso en
The document thanks high school science teachers for participating in IMPACT training and acknowledges it is difficult to be away from the classroom for professional development. It also thanks the CPSB Technology Department for providing relevant training, keeping teachers up to date on technology trends and web resources, and making the training a success with their knowledge and patience. The document expresses appreciation for all they do.
La escuela de idiomas Top Language School envió un correo electrónico a sus estudiantes deseándoles una feliz Navidad y proporcionándoles enlaces a recursos en línea para que continúen practicando el inglés durante las vacaciones, incluyendo videos sobre números, colores, objetos de la clase y figuras geométricas, así como el abecedario en inglés.
Psychology & Productivity hacks that you should knowMatt Bilotti
This document provides summaries of psychology and productivity concepts from several books and authors. It discusses changing routines from The Power of Habit to alter habits with low friction. It also summarizes principles of influence from Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Additional summaries recommend constantly questioning your environment, identifying the one most important task from The ONE Thing, and using deep breathing when facing a lack of willpower as discussed in The Willpower Instinct.
Este documento es una carta de la Escuela de Idiomas Top Language School St. Paul dirigida a sus alumnos de 3er grado de primaria. La carta desea a los alumnos felices fiestas con sus seres queridos y comparte enlaces de videos para que los alumnos repasen conceptos trabajados en clase durante las vacaciones de Navidad, incluyendo presentaciones, la hora, verbos como aller y venir, y los números.
This document is an advertisement for Piggly Wiggly grocery store announcing their new digital coupon program. It provides instructions on how customers can sign up for weekly digital coupons by visiting their local Piggly Wiggly store or online. The ad highlights that it is simple to sign up and will save customers big with substantial savings on their groceries. It also includes a calendar of store events and prices for various products available at Piggly Wiggly.
Ananya Pani is a Test Engineer with 1 year of experience in QA/testing roles. She has a M.Sc in Information Science from West Bengal University of Technology and a BCA from B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology. She has worked as a Test Engineer for Wipro Technologies on projects for Walmart and Cardinal Health. Her responsibilities included test case design, execution, and defect logging. She has skills in languages like C++, C, Java and testing techniques.
Un formulario es un objeto de base de datos que se puede usar para editar, modificar o mostrar datos de una tabla o consulta. Los formularios nos permiten definir pantallas para editar registros y controlar el acceso a campos y filas de datos. Se pueden crear formularios usando el asistente de formularios o diseñando en blanco e incorporando objetos en la vista de diseño.
Este documento presenta el método Responsive Learning de MasQueLearning para la enseñanza y comunicación. El método utiliza el storytelling, la gamificación y contenidos líquidos adaptados a múltiples dispositivos para crear itinerarios personalizados que sean accesibles, participativos e inclusivos. El objetivo es adaptar los métodos educativos a las necesidades de los usuarios digitales de hoy.
Este documento presenta un proyecto educativo para estudiantes preescolares sobre los animales que los rodean. El proyecto busca que los estudiantes reconozcan los animales domésticos y salvajes, aprendan sobre sus hábitats y la importancia de cuidarlos. Se utilizarán actividades lúdicas, exposiciones, salidas de campo y juegos digitales para enseñar de manera creativa y evaluar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes.
Este documento proporciona información sobre la neuropatía diabética y el pie diabético. La neuropatía diabética es una complicación común en pacientes diabéticos que causa daño en los nervios periféricos. El pie diabético se refiere a problemas en el pie relacionados con complicaciones diabéticas como la neuropatía y enfermedades vasculares periféricas, y puede conducir a úlceras y amputaciones. El documento describe la etiología, patología, cuadro clínico
Este documento presenta una discusión sobre la hoja de coca en el Perú. Propone que la industrialización de la hoja de coca es el camino hacia la unidad de las cuencas cocaleras y el desarrollo agrícola nacional. Sin embargo, grupos externos se oponen a esta industrialización para usos alimenticios y medicinales porque quieren control geopolítico de la región y sus recursos. Se argumenta que la despenalización de la hoja de coca no es suficiente y se necesita una nueva generación de líderes cocal
contoh laporan praktek kerja lapangan smk ellenaeka
MD Computer berdiri sejak 2005 dan bergerak di bidang jasa perbaikan dan penjualan komputer. Perusahaan ini memiliki beberapa ruangan untuk penjualan dan perbaikan hardware serta software. Visi perusahaan adalah menjadi perusahaan berkualitas yang mampu bersaing di era globalisasi.
2013_Key Facts on US Foundations_Steven LawrenceSteven Lawrence
The document provides key facts about U.S. foundations in 2011-2012, including that there were 81,777 foundations with $662 billion in assets and $49 billion in giving in 2011. It summarizes that the largest foundations awarded nearly 148,000 grants totaling $24.5 billion in 2011, with a focus on health (28%), education (20%), and arts and culture (14%). Internationally, the largest foundations awarded over 27% of grant dollars, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa (20%) and Asia/Pacific (17%).
El documento describe una iniciativa de proyecto en Vinto, un centro poblado de Barranca, Perú. Vinto carece de servicios básicos como agua potable y saneamiento. El proyecto busca establecer alianzas e involucrar a la comunidad en actividades como campañas de limpieza, biohuertos, reciclaje y asambleas para mejorar las condiciones sanitarias y ambientales.
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Mindfulness
Enhancing mental health in the law
As a litigation lawyer, I often
found myself over-engineering
courtroom scenarios in my head
and when things didn’t go to plan
it would retrospectively cause me
mental angst.
Many of my friends practising law are burnt
out and share these sentiments, with some
maintaining that whilst they may have the
resilience to adequately deal with stress in
the workplace, they are seeing an influx
of their colleagues taking stress leave and
suffering from anxiety and depression.
Recent studies show that one in five
Australian employees have taken time off
work due to feeling mentally unwell in the
past 12 months and that untreated mental
health conditions cost Australian workplaces
approximately $10.9 billion per year.1
What is mindfulness?
You can be forgiven for being a little flippant
when you hear the term mindfulness, as it
seems to be the ‘buzzword’ used by every
self-proclaimed personal development guru
out there. In essence though, mindfulness is
simply the psychological process of bringing
our complete and undivided attention to our
internal and external experiences, as they are
occurring in the present moment.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of practising mindfulness are
abundant. From a mental health perspective,
it is a simple, non-prescriptive measure
that can be used to alleviate stress, anxiety,
depression, chronic pain and addiction.
Generally speaking, practising mindfulness
vastly improves mental health and
performance in the course of our personal
and professional lives.
Where’s the evidence?
As a lawyer I insisted; show me the
evidence! So I did some research and
found that a technique known as functional
magnetic resonance imaging, used to detect
blood flow in the brain, confirms that when
people are practising mindfulness, only
the pre-frontal cortex becomes enlivened.
This is the part of the brain associated with
awareness, attention, control, concentration
and decision making.
With prolonged practice, mindfulness
increases neuroplasticity, which in turn
enhances mental agility and performance.
It is because of this scientific evidence –
transcending it from a mere ‘buzzword’ to
being a credible and powerful tool to enhance
mental health – that we now have a range
of successful CEOs, business professionals
and leading institutions utilising mindfulness
to enhance their performance.2
The question I then asked myself was:
“If these successful bodies and people are
using mindfulness to reduce stress and
enhance their performance, why aren’t I?”
How can I start
practising mindfulness?
Daily meditation
The most powerful tool we know that can
be used to practise mindfulness is meditation.
I’ve personally been meditating for ten years
now and don’t believe I’d be able to get
through my day without it. It anchors my being
to everything that is important in my life and
has taught me.
The document outlines 10 lessons from neuroscience to improve brain health and wellbeing according to Dr. Sarah McKay. The lessons are: understand neuroplasticity and how forming new memories rewires the brain; nourish the brain with a Mediterranean diet and moderate coffee/wine; move regularly through exercise to reduce risks of dementia; calm stress through relaxing activities to avoid brain changes from chronic stress; connect socially as socializing is mentally stimulating; sleep is essential for memory consolidation; focus attention to transfer memories from short-term to long-term storage; organize life with memory aids to help the brain remember; challenge the mind with varied mentally stimulating activities; and believe in yourself by setting goals to keep the brain healthy and active.
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1. Train Your Brain
to Thrive from Nine to Five
Our bodies are outliving our brains. We feel the aches and pains of
physical losses, but what about indications of mental decline? Life
expectancy in the United States is now about 80 years old. Girls
born today have a one-in-three chance of living to 100, while boys
have a one-in-four chance. Yet our cognitive brain performance
peaks in our early 40s. That means mental functions like memory,
speed of thinking, problem-solving, reasoning and decision-making
deteriorate in our last 30 or 40 years of life.
Age 42: The age our brain begins to power down.
What is in better shape: your brain or your body?
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Myth 1: Our inherent brain capacity is fixed. IQ, GPA and highest
degree achieved largely predict our potential.
If you ask any employer, he or she will tell you highest GPA does not
predict excellent job performance. Likewise, a low IQ score in the
third grade cannot predict earning potential. Yet, we often accept
these labels as truth and allow them to define and direct our highest
brain potential. We should not let them limit us, nor can we rest on
our laurels believing “once smart, always smart.” We must constantly
engage our brain to keep it sharp.
Until recently, cognitive decline in healthy adults was viewed as an
inevitable consequence of aging, but we now know that it doesn’t have
to be that way. Science shows that our brain is at least as modifiable,
if not more so, as any other part of our body. Taking advantage of a
unique quality known as neuroplasticity, the brain’s inherent ability to
adapt and change throughout life, you can train your brain for health
and productivity.
Myth 2: Cognitive decline is inevitable.
The truth is our brain adapts from moment to moment, depending on how we use it; it
either declines or improves. The direction our brain health goes depends on us and the
way we challenge it – at home, work, and play.
Harnessing the power of our frontal lobe – the part of our brain responsible for plan-
ning, reasoning, novel thinking, decision-making, judgment and managing emotions
– will increase creativity, energy and focus as well as support mental independence
throughout our lifespan.
Just as we’ve come to realize that we can improve our physical health through diet and
workouts, so too can we improve our cognitive health. It’s a matter of committing to
adopt healthy brain habits, eliminating toxic mental routines and engaging in the right
mental exercises.
Two prevailing myths impede our ability
to reach our full brain potential.
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At the Root of Workplace Brain Drain
Cubicle chaos
Office designers envisioned cubicles as field-leveling, productivity-
boosting, creativity-enhancing workspaces fit for dynamic idea
generation. Instead, cubicles sabotaged the quiet peace of individual
work environments, preventing focus and thus zapping productivity
and efficiency.v
Too many people
Gathering everyone’s opinion on a project can trick us into believing
that we are building a consensus, but in reality the true problem is not
being solved and the time wasted is unnerving. To expedite the process
and reduce stress, only include the most relevant team members who
are best equipped to evaluate the situation and contribute to the final
decision. You will save brainpower and cut economic costs when you
ask yourself: “Who is ‘really’ present and engaged?”
Unfocused meetings and
unproductive conference calls
Too many meetings and lengthy conference calls take place without
clear goals and focused agendas. The time drain derails an individual’s
workflow that would be better spent accomplishing actionable items
that advance strategic objectives and long-term goals.
In a healthy brain, cognitive decline occurs because we let it. Science is now showing
that unhealthy habits and workplace culture are key culprits for unnecessary cognitive
decline. These common workplace-driven happenings are definite brain-drainers.
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Tethered to technology
The need to respond instantly to
every email, phone call, text or social
media post as quickly as possible is
rewiring our brain to be addicted to
distraction. We literally crave the next
ping, making it virtually impossible to
go for any stretch without checking
our technology. In this ADHD-like
state, we struggle to focus for long
periods of time and think deeply
about one thought, idea or task.
How Your Habits Affect Your
Workplace Productivity and Personal Brain Health
It’s not just our work environment that drains our brains. Because the path our brains take
can be good or bad, our personal habits must be overhauled as well to boost brain health.
Multitaskaholic
Multitasking is like asbestos to the brain.
Our brain is not wired to do more than one
task at a time. When you believe you are
multitasking, your brain is actually switching
quickly from one task to another. Multitasking
causes brain fatigue and reduces productivity
and accuracy. It also causes a build-up of the
stress hormone cortisol. Long-term increases
in cortisol can lead to:
• Worsened memory
• Increased brain cell death
• Decreased neuronal activity
• Weakened immune system
• Poorer cognitive functioning
• Greater brain atrophy
Information overload
Research shows that higher-performing
minds are not more efficient at
knowing what to pay attention to, but
rather, what to block out. Our brain
is exposed to an unrelenting stream
of information via various sources of
technology and media as well as an
overabundance of input from family
and social responsibilities. This constant
state of information overload degrades
the brain’s natural ability to block out
irrelevant information, decreasing
efficiency and performance.
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Cruising on automatic pilot
Life moves fast, and we often compensate by falling
into routines, sticking to the path of least resistance
and letting our thoughts, conversations and activities
become stagnant. Rote memorization and regurgitation
of information at the lowest level fails to challenge our
brain to do what it loves best: innovate. Allowing your
brain to function at this low level weakens the cerebral
connections. Your brain is changing, but in an unwanted
negative direction.
Constant mental work
Just like unrelenting and
constant physical exercise causes
overexertion and bodily injury, constant
mental work is harmful to the brain. Not
giving the brain the downtime it needs
depletes its overall health, productivity
and ability to innovate.
Overly focused on
memorization
A brain too occupied with remembering every
detail, name, date or statistic is less likely to
work efficiently. Focusing on a perfect memory
depletes limited brain resources better used
for functions that promote independence
throughout life, such as problem-solving,
decision-making and critical reasoning. In
some ways, “forgetting” is good, and if you’re
worried, write down critical information that
you want to and should remember.
How Your Habits Affect Your
Workplace Productivity and Personal Brain Health
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Unhealthy habits have dire consequences for long-term brain health, function and cognitive
performance. But the repercussions of brain burnout also extend past the detrimental effects
to our personal health and quality of life. Failing to maximize our cognitive performance car-
ries a high personal and professional economic burden as well.
I coined the term “brainomics” in an attempt to capture the connection between cognitive
potential and economic performance. A healthy brain can make you richer, both emotionally
and financially. Most people, however, don’t consider their brain health until they’re faced
with injury, disease or advancing age.
In the workplace, failing to be a good steward of brain potential foretells decreased
productivity, more sick days, stunted advances in innovation and shortened career spans.
The personal toll leads to a premature decline in cognitive functioning, greater brain atrophy
and the missed opportunity for a life made infinitely more fulfilling and exciting by a vibrant,
creative and resourceful mind.
The good news is that, according to brainomics theory, incremental increases in
brainpower have an exponential impact on your bottom line.
Consequences of Brain Burnout
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Your Brain: Ages and Stages
Just like physical health, investing in your brain health as early and as long as
possible will increase your ability to build resilience and regenerate cognitive
losses. Each life stage presents rich potential and areas of vulnerability ripe for
improvement.
Ensuring optimum brain performance at every stage of life requires
understanding the basic needs of each one. Given the unique aspects of our
current culture, the following describes your brain for the age range you’re in.
Finders: 25-35 years old – You are addicted to and an expert at “find-
ing” information. You are part of the point-and-click generation and
excel at taking care of routines. While you are primed to develop your
brain function and expand your innovative potential, your challenge is
overcoming the need to always find the “right” answer. Depart from
recycling information and instead combine separate ideas in innovative
ways to give them your own spin.
Seekers: 36-45 years old – You are between a rock and a hard place
in life. The corporate ladder climb now takes longer than it did for
the generation that preceded you. As you “seek” to demonstrate your
value-add and search for your place to lead and make a difference,
your challenge is prioritizing to avoid brain burnout while achieving
your growth potential.
Thinkers: 46-55 years old – You are independent, optimistic, confident
and hard working. Your challenge is to avoid slipping into brain
autopilot and instead continue to take on new challenges and adopt
new technology.
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Take Your Brain Back to Health
Our work at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas is dedicated
to improving brain performance in individuals of all ages and stages.
Our research has shown that making our brains stronger, healthier and more productive
– at home and in the office – requires changing the way we use them every day.
Our scientific team has developed and proven a brain training program called Strategic
Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART).
SMART employs nine strategies to boost neuroplasticity, our brain’s
inherent ability to be rewired and retrained across the lifespan. The strategies
are defined by three core thinking capacities that work together to produce
benefits to overall cognitive integrity.
Strategic Attention:
Our ability to block out and filter irrelevant details and distraction to focus on
the most important information.
Integrated Reasoning:
Our ability to synthesize ideas, which means taking in facts, filtering them
and combining them with existing knowledge to transform them into broad
concepts.
Innovative Thinking:
Our ability to generate and exploit new ideas to solve problems; to seek,
devise and employ improved ways of dealing with unknown and unfamiliar
contexts; or to create something that is original and valuable.
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Here are five scientifically proven tips
we have discovered to make your brain smarter.
Brainpower of None
Give your brain necessary downtime. Your brain can reboot after
a few minutes of rest. Quieting your mind helps improve decision-
making, problem-solving and productivity.
Practice the Brainpower of None. Make brain downtime a priority by
using the 5x5 principle: step away and disengage for five minutes at
least five times a day to free your mind for your next “aha” moment.
Brainpower of One
Stop multitasking. On average, we work for three minutes with laser
focus. Once interrupted it takes an average of 20 minutes to return to
the original task. A task that would normally take 25 minutes to complete
without interruption takes more than two hours when multitasking or
allowing disruptions.
Practice the Brainpower of One. Perform tasks sequentially for optimum
brain performance, productivity and accuracy. When working on a task
of substance, give it your full attention. Turn off phone and email alerts
and find a quiet place to complete the task at hand.
Brainpower of Two
Organizing your to-do list strategically will boost your productivity,
quality of work and efficiency. As T. Boone Pickens says, “When you
are hunting elephants, don’t get distracted chasing rabbits.”
Practice the Brainpower of Two. Prioritize! Identify the two most
critical items on your to-do list each day. Dedicate uninterrupted,
prime brain time to accomplishing them before moving on to less
significant items on the list.
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Here are five scientifically proven tips
we have discovered to make your brain smarter.
Brainpower of Innovative Thinking
Say no to status quo. Our brain was wired to be inspired. It thrives when
facing new challenges. Everyone has the potential to break new ground
and be more inventive at any age. Brain plasticity studies indicate that
declining brain capacity can be positively altered in the healthy brain by
exercising innovative thinking.
Practice the Brainpower of Innovation. Instead of doing things the same
way, constantly strive to ratchet up and revitalize your thoughts and
behaviors in the spirit of novelty. After your next meeting, take time to
reflect and reevaluate the party line to envision a unique outcome. Ask
yourself questions such as “What were the three take-home messages?
How can we respond differently to an issue discussed? What are the
next best steps to follow up?”
Brainpower of Deep and Wide
Rise above rote thinking. Synthesized thinking takes advantage of rich
repertoires of knowledge, experience and expertise. It also strengthens
the connections vbetween different areas of your brain. Your brain is
quickly jaded by routine, because it was built to dynamically shift be-
tween details and the big picture. It hates information downloading.
Practice the Brainpower of Deep and Wide. Translate your world by
thinking like a reporter and working your brain to construct provocative
thought-filled ideas. When taking in large amounts of information, try
to explain it in a few sentences. Kick off meetings with provocative big
ideas. Encourage individuals to synthesize and succinctly articulate one
or two ideas. Power your important email messages with simple but
thought-evoking subject lines.
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Brainpower Boosters
Although complex thinking is the most critical and robust way to create and maintain a
positive brain health trajectory, your mind cannot thrive on thoughts alone. Build a solid
foundation for your cognitive well-being with the following pro-brain choices.
Make and maintain friendships
Establishing important social ties is a key aspect to remaining mentally vibrant.
Your mind hates status quo, so having relationships that build on your current
interests or encourage you to discover new things are very beneficial to keeping
your brain moving forward. Finding like-minded friends can help you explore
interests for which you share a passion. Friends who have different interests and
opinions are also great brain boosters. They will continually challenge you to
attain new perspectives and get out of routine thinking and behavior.
Move your feet
Exercise for at least one hour a day, three times per week. Recently published
research shows that aerobic exercise stimulates positive brain change and
memory gains more quickly than previously thought possible. Adding regular
aerobic exercise that elevates your heart rate will increase blood flow to key
memory centers in the brain and improve fact retention. When you combine
complex thinking with aerobic exercise, brain health benefits are amplified.
Sleep
Get 7-8 hours per night. Sleep is one of the best remedies for improving brain
health. A good night’s sleep cleans out toxins in your brain, lets your brain
process information and emotions from the day before and sets the stage for
a mentally productive day. Your brain makes neural connections as you sleep.
Eat
What’s good for the heart is good for the head. A Mediterranean diet – more
olive oil, vegetables, fruit and fish – is generally the best diet for brain health.
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Thrive from Nine to Five Starting Today
All too often, we start our day mentally overwhelmed and exhausted. We sigh, pondering
how in the world we can possibly make a dent in our out-of-control to-do list while also
juggling other life commitments. A brain already zapped of energy is not the best way to
start the day. It is not just about reframing your day with a positive attitude; the reality is
you do have more to accomplish in a single day than is humanly possible.
To thrive from 9 to 5, you may need to drastically change the way you engage your
brain. Use these guidelines to embrace and venture into your day’s opportunities with
renewed mental vigor.
The night before, identify one or two of the most
pivotal tasks/responsibilities you face the next day.
These are tasks that will require deeper thinking to
achieve and will advance your longer-term goals/
vision.
Sleep on these priorities without effort.
By priming the “brain pump” the night before, you
are likely to have unanticipated, new, and productive
ideas. Our brain is always working for us especially
during sleep when our rhythms slow down. Your
brain consolidates your previous ideas into flashes of
new insights that can jump-start your big goals for
the day.
In the morning when you’re getting ready,
purposefully keep your environment quiet except for
meaningful conversation with those around you. Do
not turn on radios or the TV. Try driving to work with-
out making calls or listening to music. Your brain will
be primed to tackle your big, weighty responsibilities
(or “elephants”) immediately.
When you get to the office, update your to-do list
and start on your two “elephants.” Carve out prime
brain time and stick to these top one or two priorities
until you make progress.
Take on substantial tasks one at a time without allow-
ing interruptions. Turn off email alerts, silence your
phone and shut your door (if you have one to close).
Start with 15-minute intervals and work your way up
from there. You will achieve more in 20 to 30 min-
utes uninterrupted than you will in over two hours
when constantly interrupted.
Give yourself a brief brain break regularly. When
working on mentally challenging activities for
more than 25 minutes at a time, take a five-min-
ute break. Your brain quickly resets and recovers
from fatigue when you step back. As an added
bonus, new visions are likely to arise regarding
your task.
Reenergize your day at lunch with
innovative conversation or quiet time away from
the mental grind.
Once your “elephants” are well fed for the time
being, you should recognize renewed freedom
and brain energy. You will be able to check off
the easier, less demanding items on your to-do
list in record time.
Recharge the brainpower of your team. Brains
are wired and inspired to engage in innovative
thinking and acting. Identify at least one or two
routines that you need to revamp with innovative
new ideas. Have a 15-minute flash meeting to
garner ideas of change.
Near the end of the day, strategically view your
day’s achievements, embrace the progress you
have made and synthesize two or three big ideas
that you want to motivate and fuel for the next
day’s activities.
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Your brain is the most intricate machine, capable of immense positive change through-
out life. Do not be passive about your brain’s health. Choose to dynamically engage your
brain to the highest level every day on a few tasks and free it up to replenish its efficiency
and power. Use your mental resources wisely. Challenge your mind to think outside of its
comfort zone, and calm your mind to be a strategic responder on a regular basis.
Adopting a healthy-brain lifestyle will not only boost your professional productivity but also
help you thrive in and out of the office. You would not go through life sitting on the couch
or running a marathon every day and still expect to remain in perfect physical health. Nor
can you expect your brain to remain in prime condition if you leave it on autopilot, exempt
from new challenges, or keep it constantly exhausted with nonstop work.
Make a commitment to change your brain habits today and every day.
As you do, you will ensure that your best brain years are ahead of you –
not behind you.
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Work Smarter with Citrix
Working efficiently is the key to working smarter, and fortunately, there are tools to help you
get more done each day, no matter the circumstances. Citrix GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar,
GoToAssist and GoToMyPC connect you to the people, programs and information you need
to get your job done from anywhere.
“Citrix is the Swiss-army knife of software. We go to one place and everything snaps together.
It’s all designed with face-to-face communication in mind.”
Larry Lark
School Director
National Training, Inc.
“We’ve enjoyed rapid growth in the past several years, and although there are a number of
reasons, GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar have certainly had a substantive impact. They connect
our dispersed organization, bring us closer to clients, accelerate the sales cycle and support our
business model.”
Jacques Bazinet
Vice President of Corporate Development
InsideOut Development
“We’ve used GoToMeeting for more than four years for customer presentations, collabora-
tion and individualized training. It gets us connected with the customer in real time, which
shortens our sales cycle and improves qualification and decision making.”
Jack Elder
Founder and CEO
I/DC Technologies LLC
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