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Welcome to this week's challenge! In this episode, I’ll be explaining how this challenge will help you to stay hydrated. The Kwik Challenge is for people who want to create positive change in their lives—to take the knowledge and turn it into power. Change doesn’t have to be difficult. All habit change starts with simple tiny steps, and before you know it you’ll be heading toward a new destination—the little things will add up to something much bigger! By doing this challenge, you will: Improve cognitive function Balance out mood and emotions  Have better memory and blood flow to the brain Better manage stress And more! ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? We have 1 more challenge left! Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s question for the Kwik Brain community is how do you know if you have ADD, and what can you do about it? Dr. Amen’s book Healing ADD has sold half a million copies and helped countless people. Dr. Amen and his wife Tana—who is also a bestselling author and lives with ADD—join us today to help us understand where to start when we think someone we love might have ADD. In this conversation, we’ll define ADD, bust some common myths about ADD, and explain how the disorder can play out in everyday life. We’ll give you some practical resources you can use to help a loved one with ADD, and some ideas for steps you can take towards healing. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. **  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Kwik Brain Challenge #8! In this episode, I’ll be explaining how this challenge will help you to activate your memory. The Kwik Challenge is for people who want to create positive change in their lives—to take the knowledge and turn it into power. Change doesn’t have to be difficult. All habit change starts with simple tiny steps, and before you know it you’ll be heading toward a new destination—the little things will add up to something much bigger! By doing this challenge, you will: Activate the greatest multiplier for your goals Increase mental fitness  Boost awareness Integrate play in your day And more! ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? We have 2 more challenges left! Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve spoken about the power of journaling on the podcast before, but how many of you are doing it every day? In just five minutes in the morning, we can supercharge our minds to achieve happiness throughout the day. Journaling is a powerful and practical way to focus our minds for the day, seek gratitude, transform our lives and achieve our goals. Today’s guests are entrepreneurs Alex and Mimi Ikonn, founders of Intelligent Change and the Five Minute Journal. They have helped thousands of people around the world build the habit of journaling and made the habit accessible and sustainable. They’re here to tell us how we can get the same effectiveness from journaling for five minutes a day that we would only otherwise get from working for 1-2 hours. In this conversation, we delve into the inspiration behind the Five Minute Journal, explain the power of gratitude, and give you a quick routine you can use every morning to supercharge your brain. We’ll give you some reflections you can use in your evenings too, an

Welcome to Kwik Brain Challenge #7! In this episode, I’ll be explaining how this challenge will help you to download decades into days. The Kwik Challenge is for people who want to create positive change in their lives—to take the knowledge and turn it into power. Change doesn’t have to be difficult. All habit change starts with simple tiny steps, and before you know it you’ll be heading toward a new destination—the little things will add up to something much bigger! By doing this challenge, you will: Boost empathy and emotional intelligence Learn to manage priorities  Become a lifelong learner Become mentally alert    And more! ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you overcome and change limiting beliefs? All behavior is belief driven. You can’t remember someone’s name if you believe you have a horrible memory. You can’t be a great reader or leader if you believe you are not. Or change procrastination if you believe you procrastinate. So how do you deal with the more deeper invisible level of beliefs? In today’s episode, I have my longtime dear friend, Shelly Lefkoe, with us to discover how we can change the deep underlying beliefs about ourselves. Shelly Lefkoe is co-founder and President of the Lefkoe Institute, and the founder and Parenting the Lefkoeway. She has personally worked with thousands of individuals from around the world. Using The Lefkoe Method, she has helped these people eliminate issues as serious as eating disorders, phobias and depression as well as everyday problems like procrastination, shyness, fear of public speaking and the inability to form healthy relationships.  Tune in as we go over, what beliefs are and how we can tap into them to m

Welcome to Kwik Brain Challenge #6! In this episode, I’ll be explaining how this challenge will help you to boost your focus throughout the day. The Kwik Challenge is for people who want to create positive change in their lives—to take the knowledge and turn it into power. Change doesn’t have to be difficult. All habit change starts with simple tiny steps, and before you know it you’ll be heading toward a new destination—the little things will add up to something much bigger! By doing this challenge, you will: Stimulate brain-derived neurotrophic factors Make new brain connections Have better time management  Increase your confidence-competence loop And more! ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you become a more mindful leader? Whether you’re a student, parent or entrepreneur, how do you lead yourself and how do you lead others for a place of mindful connection and development? Representative Tim Ryan recently announced his run for president and has a long history representing working-class families in Ohio. What you might not know about Tim is that in addition to his service as a Congressman, Tim is an advocate for mindfulness, meditation, and health and is the author of two books on mindfulness and healthy food. Mindfulness and leadership are two of the most important words today. We’re living through fractured, disrupted times and calm thoughtful leaders will be essential in guiding communities back toward connectedness, imagination, and change. Unless we learn to reconnect with each other and work together, we will remain unable to solve the many problems facing us.   In this conversation, we discuss how mindfulness impacts our brains, and how adverse experiences impact the minds of young

Welcome to Kwik Brain Challenge #5! In this episode, I’ll be explaining how this challenge will help you to protect your gray matter. The Kwik Challenge is for people who want to create positive change in their lives—to take the knowledge and turn it into power. Change doesn’t have to be difficult. All habit change starts with simple tiny steps, and before you know it you’ll be heading toward a new destination—the little things will add up to something much bigger! By doing this challenge, you will: Boost your blood-brain barrier Increase resilience Learn to plan your day Have better neurotransmitters And more! ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's question for the Kwik Brain community is: how do you overcome math anxiety to the point that you can improve your finances? You might know Danica from her role as Winnie Cooper in Wonder Years, but what you might not know is that in addition to her lifelong acting career, Danica is an internationally-recognized mathematician, New York Times best-selling author and advocate for math education. Dealing with money and finances is one the most practical reasons to learn math—unless we are able to deal with numbers, institutions can take advantage of us without us even knowing it. Many of us have learned to avoid numbers after learning to fear math in school, but the good news is this can be turned around, no matter your age! In this conversation, we explain why avoiding maths can derail your finances, and why learning math is a form of self-care. We’ll give you some ideas for bringing fun into your math learning, and simple steps you can take to get started. We’ll tell you how math can help you feel in co

Welcome to Kwik Brain Challenge #4! The Kwik Challenge is for people who want to create positive change in their lives—to take the knowledge and turn it into power. Change doesn’t have to be difficult. All habit change starts with simple tiny steps, and before you know it you’ll be heading toward a new destination—the little things will add up to something much bigger! In today’s episode, I’ll be explaining how this challenge will help you to have better recall and brain. By doing this challenge, you will: Activate creative imaginations Learn to reflect Get inspiration Get in touch with your subconscious mind And more! ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A common question from the Kwik Brain community is: why do most (more than half of all relationships) relationships fail? How can we move on from heartbreak? We grow the most through interaction and intimacy, but so many of us experience trouble along the way. The good news is by working on ourselves; we can change the patterns we’ve been seeing in our relationships and work towards a healthier, brighter future. Dr. Shefali is a world-renowned clinical psychologist who received her doctorate from Columbia University, New York. She specializes in the integration of Eastern philosophy and Western psychology, making her an expert in her field. Her message has the potential to change people’s lives for generations to come. Oprah has endorsed Dr.Shefali's work as revolutionary and life-changing. Her ground-breaking approach to mindful living and parenting has taken her books to the top of the NY Times best-sellers list. In this conversation, we delve into some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding relationship

Welcome to Kwik Brain Challenge #3! The Kwik Challenge is for people who want to create positive change in their lives—to take knowledge and turn it into power. Change doesn’t have to be difficult. All habit change starts with simple tiny steps, and before you know it you’ll be heading toward a new destination—the little things will add up to something much bigger! In today’s episode, I’ll be explaining how this challenge will help you to have better focus and memory. By doing this challenge, you will: Create better habits - how you do anything is how you do everything Get momentum in your day Gain clarity for your mind Create success in the beginning and end of your day And more! ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you add more fascination and wonder into learning and life? You heard me say many times that all learning is state dependent. The state you’re in while learning is so important because that information combined with emotion is what helps you to remember what you learned. We have an extraordinary guest, Danica McKellar. She’s best known for her roles on The Wonder Years and The West Wing, as well as a three-time New York Times bestselling author, internationally-recognized mathematician, and advocates for math education - and now a new mom. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the power of wonder, the power of play, and how you can add more of it in your life. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Kwik Challenge #2! The purpose of these challenges is to take knowledge into action. There’s so much information around us, but knowledge doesn’t become power until we apply what we learn. So during this challenge, we’re going to take a little step each day to build long-lasting habits and results. Today’s challenge helps to reduce inflammation in your brain & body, build grit, and do the difficult thing. In this episode, I’ll explain how you can do this each day in baby steps to build a new habit. And don’t forget to share your progress with me this week on IG by using the hashtag #kwikchallenge and @jimkwik. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our bodies absorb light and use it as fuel for our bodies, but few of us have been taught about how to harness the power of light to boost our health and happiness.  Our natural environment deeply affects our bodies—our circadian rhythms are affected by sunlight and increasingly, negatively affected by the blue light so many of us spend hours looking at in the form of laptops and phones. This is problematic because of circadian rhythms regulate our body—telling us when to eat, sleep and produce hormones. We’ve talked a lot on the Kwik Brain podcast about the power of sleep for our brains, so this is an important issue to be aware of if we want to get the most out of our minds! The Joovv red light therapy device is something I use on a daily basis to ensure I jump start my circadian rhythms and get enough light each day. Today’s guest, Wes Pfiffner, is one of the directors of the company, and he’s here to tell us how impactful red light therapy can be for our bodies and brains. In this episode, we explain the

Welcome to the FIRST Kwik Brain Challenge!  The Kwik Challenge is for people who want to create positive change in their lives—to take knowledge and turn it into power. Change doesn’t have to be difficult. All habit change starts with simple tiny steps, and before you know it you’ll be heading toward a new destination—the little things will add up to something much bigger! In today’s episode, I’ll be explaining how this challenge will help you to build a happier brain and a brighter life. By doing this challenge, you will: Create more brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNF) Train your brain to be mindfully present Train your brain-body connection Build grit and do the difficult work you need to do And more! ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new challenge in the coming weeks? Go to www.KwikChallenge.com to register and find out how you can participate. **  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're going to exercise your memory! To teach you this 2500-year-old memory technique, I'm going to use 10 Sparketypes from our episode #99 "Finding Work that Lights You Up with Jonathan Fields." If you haven’t already listened to that episode, I recommend you go back and check it out. In this episode, I'll teach you how you can use visual, auditory, kinesthetic and creative imagination to ignite your memory and remember the list of things you need to recall in your day.  ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you create change that lasts? If you want a new result in your life, you have to do a new behavior. To change that behavior, you need a set of capacities, capabilities, and beliefs. If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done. They say an average person has about 60,000-70,000 thoughts a day, but the problem is that 90-95% of those thoughts are the same thoughts they had yesterday and the day before that. In other words, if you want to do something brand new, you have to stop doing the same thing. In this episode, I will share 4 keys to turn your “I wish” to “I will,” and make real changes in your behavior and habits. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We did it! Episode 100 - where I’ll be sharing my top 10 takeaways from all our previous episodes! As you know, this show began with our mission of building better & brighter brains. Kwik Brain is not only interviews and information but a masterclass. We design every conversation to be practical, so you can apply what you learned that day. If you haven’t listened to every episode, then I highly recommend you do so because there are real gems in all of them. In today’s episode, I’ll give you 10 highlights of our Kwik Brain journey. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. **See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.