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Ever find yourself zoning out in class, struggling to stay engaged, or feeling like your notes just aren’t sticking? 💤📚 You’re not alone! Learning isn’t just about showing up—it’s about being actively present and using the right strategies to boost focus, retention, and comprehension…
Ever find yourself zoning out in class, struggling to stay engaged, or feeling like your notes just aren’t sticking? 💤📚 You’re not alone! Learning isn’t just about showing up—it’s abou…
Ever find yourself zoning out in class, struggling to stay engaged, or feeling like your notes just aren’t sticking? 💤📚 You’re not alone! Learning isn’t just about showing up—it’s about being actively present and using the right strategies to boost focus, retention, and comprehension. Whether you’re a student, a professional in training, or someone who just loves to learn, today’s episode is packed with powerful, science-backed techniques that will help you stay alert, engaged, and maximize your learning potential. From asking smart questions to using body language tricks a…

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the person with dementia, but also takes a toll on the caregiver's well-being. It can lead to burnout, str…
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the pe…
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the person with dementia, but also takes a toll on the caregiver's well-being. It can lead to burnout, stress, and even health problems. It's crucial to move away from this chaos and find moments of calm. By creating a more peaceful environment, both the caregiver and the person with dementia can experience improved quality of life. This means less stress, better communication, and more meaningful int…

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the person with dementia, but also takes a toll on the caregiver's well-being. It can lead to burnout, str…
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the pe…
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the person with dementia, but also takes a toll on the caregiver's well-being. It can lead to burnout, stress, and even health problems. It's crucial to move away from this chaos and find moments of calm. By creating a more peaceful environment, both the caregiver and the person with dementia can experience improved quality of life. This means less stress, better communication, and more meaningful int…

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the person with dementia, but also takes a toll on the caregiver's well-being. It can lead to burnout, str…
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the pe…
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can often feel like chaos. Days are unpredictable, emotions run high, and the demands can seem endless. This constant state of chaos not only impacts the person with dementia, but also takes a toll on the caregiver's well-being. It can lead to burnout, stress, and even health problems. It's crucial to move away from this chaos and find moments of calm. By creating a more peaceful environment, both the caregiver and the person with dementia can experience improved quality of life. This means less stress, better communication, and more meaningful int…

“I thought that you understood what I needed and why.” “I thought that we were on the same page.” “I thought that things were going to get better (or as I say it, ‘bettah’).”Have you ever found yourself thinking these words, only to discover that your experience with the person (…
“I thought that you understood what I needed and why.” “I thought that we were on the same page.” “I thought that things were going to get better (or as I say it, ‘bettah’).”Have y…
“I thought that you understood what I needed and why.” “I thought that we were on the same page.” “I thought that things were going to get better (or as I say it, ‘bettah’).”Have you ever found yourself thinking these words, only to discover that your experience with the person (or people) was completely different from what you had envisioned? What you’re experiencing is a bad case of “assumptions.” This is a common issue in our communication with others. We often assume that the other person attaches the same meaning and value to our words. When things don’t go as …

I'm George Visger, I played two seasons varsity at Amos Alonzo Stagg High in Stockton CA, where our only loss was a bowl game my Jr year. We finished my 1975 senior season 11-0 and ranked 3rd in CA behind the co-National champs Rancho Cordova and Loyola high. I was selected All Everything and All …
I'm George Visger, I played two seasons varsity at Amos Alonzo Stagg High in Stockton CA, where our only loss was a bowl game my Jr year. We finished my 1975 senior season 11-0 and ranked 3rd in CA b…
I'm George Visger, I played two seasons varsity at Amos Alonzo Stagg High in Stockton CA, where our only loss was a bowl game my Jr year. We finished my 1975 senior season 11-0 and ranked 3rd in CA behind the co-National champs Rancho Cordova and Loyola high. I was selected All Everything and All American Top 100 before I attended the University of Colorado on a football scholarship, where I majored in Fisheries Biology, and played in the 1977 Orange Bowl.Early in the following 1981 Super Bowl season, I developed hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and underwent 3 emergency VP shunt brain …

Welcome to Inspirations for Your Life Podcast, hosted by John C. Morley, Serial Entrepreneur & Podcast Coach! 🚀 Ever feel like you’re taking notes but not actually remembering anything? Or maybe your notes look like a scattered mess, and when you revisit them, they make zero sense? 📝💭…
Welcome to Inspirations for Your Life Podcast, hosted by John C. Morley, Serial Entrepreneur & Podcast Coach! 🚀 Ever feel like you’re taking notes but not actually remembering anything? Or ma…
Welcome to Inspirations for Your Life Podcast, hosted by John C. Morley, Serial Entrepreneur & Podcast Coach! 🚀 Ever feel like you’re taking notes but not actually remembering anything? Or maybe your notes look like a scattered mess, and when you revisit them, they make zero sense? 📝💭 Today, we’re diving deep into the art of effective note-taking—a skill that can supercharge your learning, boost retention, and make you unstoppable in both personal and professional growth. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, these strategies will help you capture, org…

Healthy Coping Skills for Anxiety: Evidence-Based Techniques for Daily ReliefLiving with anxiety can feel overwhelming at times. Anxiety disorders affect 19.1% of adults in the United States, making them the most common mental health condition.You can manage anxiety effectively using proven…
Healthy Coping Skills for Anxiety: Evidence-Based Techniques for Daily ReliefLiving with anxiety can feel overwhelming at times. Anxiety disorders affect 19.1% of adults in the United States, mak…
Healthy Coping Skills for Anxiety: Evidence-Based Techniques for Daily ReliefLiving with anxiety can feel overwhelming at times. Anxiety disorders affect 19.1% of adults in the United States, making them the most common mental health condition.You can manage anxiety effectively using proven coping skills like deep breathing, meditation, journaling, exercise, and grounding techniques that help calm your mind and body. These strategies give you practical tools to use whenever worry or stress becomes too intense.Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects 6.8 million US adults and can…

In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan welcomes Dr. Ashley Smith, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, OCD, and stress-related conditions. Dr. Smith shares her journey of resilience in dealing with her degenerative retinal disease and how it has informed her pr…
In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan welcomes Dr. Ashley Smith, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, OCD, and stress-related conditions. Dr. Smith shares her j…
In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan welcomes Dr. Ashley Smith, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, OCD, and stress-related conditions. Dr. Smith shares her journey of resilience in dealing with her degenerative retinal disease and how it has informed her professional work. The discussion delves into resilience, the importance of teaching it to future generations, and the science of happiness. Dr. Smith provides insights into the nature of OCD, differentiates it from general anxiety, and discusses effective treatments such as exposure with response pre…

Had an AHA or Insight? Share it:The stories in your head shape your reality—are they helping or holding you back? Ron Macklin reveals how our subconscious narratives directly impact our success, relationships, and business. Is the story in your head true or not? Find out today!Have you ever felt l…
Had an AHA or Insight? Share it:The stories in your head shape your reality—are they helping or holding you back? Ron Macklin reveals how our subconscious narratives directly impact our success, rel…
Had an AHA or Insight? Share it:The stories in your head shape your reality—are they helping or holding you back? Ron Macklin reveals how our subconscious narratives directly impact our success, relationships, and business. Is the story in your head true or not? Find out today!Have you ever felt like an invisible force is holding you back and you can’t quite put your finger on what it is? Chances are, it’s the story you’re telling yourself. Ron Macklin joins us in this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show for a deep and insightful conversation about how the subconscious narrat…

Had an AHA or Insight? Share it:The stories in your head shape your reality—are they helping or holding you back? Ron Macklin reveals how our subconscious narratives directly impact our success, relationships, and business. Is the story in your head true or not? Find out today!Have you ever felt l…
Had an AHA or Insight? Share it:The stories in your head shape your reality—are they helping or holding you back? Ron Macklin reveals how our subconscious narratives directly impact our success, rel…
Had an AHA or Insight? Share it:The stories in your head shape your reality—are they helping or holding you back? Ron Macklin reveals how our subconscious narratives directly impact our success, relationships, and business. Is the story in your head true or not? Find out today!Have you ever felt like an invisible force is holding you back and you can’t quite put your finger on what it is? Chances are, it’s the story you’re telling yourself. Ron Macklin joins us in this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show for a deep and insightful conversation about how the subconscious narrat…

Anthony Brandt is an acclaimed composer who is also a multi-disciplinary researcher. Dr. Brandt is a Professor at Rice University and co-founder and Artistic Director of Musiqa. Like many people worldwide, I had first learned of his work as co-author with neuroscientist David Eagleman, of the amazin…
Anthony Brandt is an acclaimed composer who is also a multi-disciplinary researcher. Dr. Brandt is a Professor at Rice University and co-founder and Artistic Director of Musiqa. Like many people world…
Anthony Brandt is an acclaimed composer who is also a multi-disciplinary researcher. Dr. Brandt is a Professor at Rice University and co-founder and Artistic Director of Musiqa. Like many people worldwide, I had first learned of his work as co-author with neuroscientist David Eagleman, of the amazing book “The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World”. We started this episode with an overview of that book, and Tony’s passion for the importance of encouraging creativity at all stages of life comes through in our discussion of his research, compositions, teaching and mentori…