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We live in a world constantly barraging us with messages of MORE. Everywhere around us, we are shown what we should have and don’t, everything we should be and aren’t, and why our lives are lackluster compared to others. We never have enough, and if we are honest, we can feel like we are never enough. On today’s podcast, Dr. Bray discusses how to be content with ourselves and our work and personal lives. He shares the four barriers that keep us from feeling content, the four benefits of being content, and how contentment affects your body, brain, and work performance. Dr. Bray closes out with four tools to increase contentment in your life. This is a topic you will be discussing at the dinner table as you think about and implement being content into your daily life.

Important messages often get lost in a world where information is at our fingertips 24-7. More than ever, we are inundated with information that makes it difficult to focus on what matters most. Imagine how this impacts your conversation with clients, your spouse, or your significant other. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray discusses how to increase the impact of your messages in a few simple steps. He also discusses the challenges of being brief and the effect of each of these challenges. Whether you want to improve your communication skills with clients or your presentation skills, this is the podcast for you. *Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less by Joseph McCormack Mind Mapping *Bubbl.us *Mindmanager.com QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Our world is becoming a 30-second soundbite. Our brains are being trained to only listen for a short time.” “It’s not about using the least amount of time. It’s about making the most of the time you have.” “People are drowning in information.” “If I don’t respect their time, they will

Would you consider your weekend as a time to refresh and rejuvenate yourself? Do you find it challenging to disengage from work on the weekend? Are you sneaking checking email in the bathroom or sending work texts at your child’s basketball or soccer game? This behavior is more rampant than you know! As many as 20 percent of Americans spend nearly six hours working over weekends and holidays. Why? A project is due; you need to get caught up; this behavior will get you promoted and is expected. While all of this may be true, the cost could be your relationships and physical and mental health. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray shares advice on changing your weekend to include recovery and rejuvenation. He will discuss the different types of healing and look at how you spend your week to decide on the recovery you need. Don’t miss this short, informative, and entertaining episode.  If you can believe it, Dr. Bray finished this one in less than 10 minutes. *The Science of Weekend Recovery by Jeffrey Davis. Psychology

I didn’t get it right! After I listened to episode 470, I realized I needed a redo to add information to this important topic that was pertinent to the podcast subject and provided more detail into the why and how of the research on Psylocibin. I will take a deeper dive into the following: The history of psilocybin research What patients are saying What the therapeutic effects are  The neuroscience of psilocybin What are the risks? What does the day of administration look like from start to finish? The research is ongoing, and the FDA has fast-tracked the research, so I will keep you updated on what the studies are showing.  QUOTES BY DR. BRAY  “For treatment-resistant depression, this is one of the best things that can happen.” “In these studies, psilocybin doesn’t just increase interconnectedness in the brain, but it resets the networks into more healthy patterns.” “This is not a magic bullet for depression.”

The increase in news articles and social media attention on psychedelics have me a bit worried. Research is ongoing, and the impact of this drug on mental health disorders, from depression to anorexia to addictions, is remarkable. But beyond the hype, I want to step back from the sensationalism and provide solid research and information for you on what is going on.

The last time you misplaced your keys, you probably thought to yourself, “I wish I had a sharper mind!” Or, if you had to learn something new at school or work, you wished your brain was faster at learning and could retain information with better recall. At some point in our lives, most individuals have wanted to improve their cognition. Not just have a brain free of disease or trauma, but optimized in a way that allows you to be better, faster, fitter, stronger, and sharper. According to an AARP survey of Americans aged thirty-four to seventy-five, nearly everyone (93%) understands the vital importance of brain health. Still, those very same people typically have no idea how to make their brains healthier or the steps they could take to make it happen. Dr. Bray began this three-part series by sharing information about the brain and its function. He shared information on how we store memory, and how what we recall can constantly change throughout our lives. In part two (episode 468), Dr. Bray discussed eight

The last time you misplaced your keys, you probably thought to yourself, “I wish I had a sharper mind!” Or, if you had to learn something new at school or work, you wished your brain was faster at learning and could retain information with better recall. At some point in our lives, most individuals have wanted to improve their cognition. Not just have a brain free of disease or trauma, but optimized in a way that allows you to be better, faster, fitter, stronger, and sharper. According to an AARP survey of Americans aged thirty-four to seventy-five, nearly everyone (93%) understands the vital importance of brain health. Still, those very same people typically have no idea how to make their brains healthier or the steps they could take to make it happen.  Dr. Bray begins this three-part series by sharing information about the brain and its function. He shares information on how we store memory, and how what we recall can constantly change throughout our lives. In part two (episode 468), Dr. Bray discusses eigh

The last time you misplaced your keys, you probably thought to yourself, “I wish I had a sharper mind!” Or, if you had to learn something new at school or work, you wished your brain was faster at learning and could retain information with better recall. At some point in our lives, most individuals have wanted to improve their cognition. Not just have a brain free of disease or trauma, but optimized in a way that allows you to be better, faster, fitter, stronger, and sharper. According to an AARP survey of Americans aged thirty-four to seventy-five, nearly everyone (93%) understands the vital importance of brain health. Still, those very same people typically have no idea how to make their brains healthier or the steps they could take to make it happen. Dr. Bray begins this three-part series by sharing information about the brain and its function. He shares information on how we store memory, and how what we recall can constantly change throughout our lives. In part two (episode 468), Dr. Bray discusses eight

As a former employee of FranklinCovey (in my college years), I have always been fascinated by the work and thoughts of Stephen Covey. I am sure you have heard of him as the author of one of the most successful business books of all time, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Near the end of his life, he often wrote about the idea that your best work and life are ahead of you. He called it living a life in crescendo. I can only imagine how hard it must have been for him to feel like, after all the commercial success of his first book, he would never do anything at that level again. He takes on that question in a book he co-wrote with his daughter Cynthia Covey Haller that was recently published, titled “Live Life in Crescendo; Your Most Important Work is Always Ahead of You.” I tackle that same question on today’s podcast. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY  “My best moments are always ahead!” “You can always contribute, no matter what stage of life you’re in.” “Do not allow others to define what success looks like for you.”

This week Dr. Bray is sharing the latest research to be published on the brain. We have heard much information about the harmful effects of inflammation on the body; Dr. Bray discusses new findings of inflammation on brain cognition. Do you love your memories? Well, at least the good ones! Dr. Bray shares the latest research on what is occurring in the brain to enhance memory recall. Research has shown that emotion and memories are tied together, and the stronger the feeling is tagged with a memory, the easier it is to recall and remember. Last, Dr. Bray discusses new findings on light-intensity exercise (just 6-9 minutes!) and its effect on your brain cognition. Think about brain breaks during the workday with light walking to increase your performance throughout the day. You don’t want to miss this episode on your way to becoming a brain expert.

When discussing a decision with a client, I asked him what the motivating values were in his decision-making process. “Money,” was his first response. “Not a value,” I responded. “Promotion” came next. “Not a value,” I responded. Then “decision-making power,” “Not a value,” I repeated. Are we going through life mindlessly adopting the values of our friends, society, or even family? Are we daring to explore our values and what they mean to us personally, or are we running away in fear? This week’s podcast deals with awakening or discovering your values and then utilizing those values for your life plan. Learn the neuroscience behind these activities, and why it is imperative you spend the necessary time aiming your life at something you might want versus the habit of what you are mindlessly doing. These two steps are the beginning of expanding your life to more fulfillment and meaning. This will be a topic you want to discuss at dinner!  QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “If you know what your values are, you will know what

It feels good to have a friend, someone we can call, hang out with, and go to during difficult times. Yet, it isn't easy to make friends in today’s environment. We hesitate when we contemplate taking actions that build friendship and directing such behaviors toward others. We worry that it will be awkward or that the person won’t really care about the gesture and will respond in kind. This mismatch between our perception of how others act toward us and how we think others will perceive how we act toward them is created by our innate egocentricity. We get caught up in thinking about our thoughts; if we notice that we acted awkward during an interaction, we figure the other person noticed our awkwardness too. We struggle to step through our feelings to put ourselves in the other person’s shoes; if doing something doesn’t give us a sense of surprise, we can’t imagine the positive surprise it will create in someone else. Reams of studies have been done on the human failure to read other people’s minds accurately.

I am amazed by how many brilliant people there are in the world; there is so much we can learn from others. In a recent article by Ryan Holiday (the host of the Daily Stoic Podcast), he shared life lessons he has learned from guests on his podcast. I liked the article so much I wanted to share some of the highlights with you and add my thoughts. As you listen to the 12 Life Lessons, choose one or two that you want to implement in 2023 to make this year better than last year. I hope the lessons spark your thinking and self-reflection. I also hope you are smarter and wiser than before you listened to the podcast! ** Dailystoic.com QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “If you want to have sustained excellence, you have to be able to rejuvenate.” “We need to know how to show up and how to solve problems when things are going well, when conditions aren’t perfect.” “Reading will change your life, and you DO have time!” “Life will never be fair.” “Your choices have meaning.”

There is exciting new research comparing exercise, mindfulness, and breathing to current drug treatments for anxiety. A research study in JAMA Psychiatry on November 9, 2022. The study provides evidence for clinicians, insurers, and healthcare systems to recommend, include and provide reimbursement for mindfulness-based stress reduction as an effective treatment for anxiety disorders. This is big news as the movement is becoming stronger to include mindfulness, breathing, and exercise programs to combat anxiety and depression versus immediately going to drug treatments. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. Be sure and consult a doctor before making any changes to your depression or anxiety treatments. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “It is so important to do mindfulness techniques! You can do them any time.” “Getting out and exercising helps relieve anxiety.”

Dr. Bray discusses one of life’s big questions, “What should I do with my life?” Dr. Bray shares three additional insights on creating a meaningful and fulfilling life (and career!). Combining research, personal experience, and interviews with over 500 individuals, you will surely have an insight or two on the next steps you should take this week. What a perfect way to start 2023! QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “You need to have something real when the winds of life hit.” “You are of incalculable value! You have to push yourself to do hard things because you are great!” “Choose carefully what you put in your brain and what you learn.” “If you want to get smarter, exercise!”

One of the questions Dr. Bray is asked the most is, “What should I do with my life?” Dr. Bray answers that question by combining research, personal experience, and interviews with over 500 individuals. This information will wake you up, might make you a bit agitated, and start you on the change process to a more meaningful and fulfilled life. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Loneliness is, literally, a killer.” “You don’t need to be good at everything, but you do need to be good at a couple things.” “Improving your environment improves your life!” “You want to be happy? Go do something for someone else.” “Say what you think and tell the truth.”

How should you start out the year? We often write down resolutions that we want to accomplish, but they quickly fizzle out over the next couple of weeks. Today, Dr. Bray shares a few ways to change your life this year in a way that you may never have been able to. These research based ideas will bring meaning, fulfillment, and joy to your life. But be warned! It will also sting a bit when I tell you what is required. But it is well worth it! That is what we are talking about today on the Dr. CK Bray show. Future and Self Authoring Program: https://bit.ly/TheDrCKBrayShow-SelfAuthoring QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Materialism will always leave you bereft of meaning.” “Social media breeds mediocrity.” “You have to be precise in what you want to look like; you can’t hit a target unless you aim at it!” “That which you fear most is your day’s duty.” “Failures; the year will be full of them. Successes; the year will be full of them. You just need small wins every day!”

To make next year one of your best, listen to a few chunks of wisdom from Dr. CK Bray. These bits of wisdom will not only help you out in the workplace but will also assist you with creating a meaningful new year. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “You create the person you are becoming every day.” “People don’t notice us nearly as much as we think they do.”

The holiday season will come and go in a blink of an eye. Don't miss the opportunity to make the most of this festive season by listening to Dr. Bray's holiday podcast. Dr. Bray will share advice in only four minutes to ensure this holiday season is meaningful and fulfilling. This is a must-listen when you feel overwhelmed, overloaded, and need a quick brain break! Have a great holiday from Dr. Bray and the Adaption Institute team. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Busyness oftentimes blinds us.”

I have always admired people who deeply believe in themselves and take on courageous and amazing things. I used to think it was the courage part of the equation that was so admirable. I now understand it is the “taking the action” part of the equation that makes all the difference in who we become. The problem I had with “taking action” was I had a family, a job, volunteer work, and my church which takes up a lot of time and energy. I recently found an article by Cal Newport that changed my perspective. I discuss that article today and how often the news and magazines may not always be sharing the best ways to be successful. **Cal Newport’s article “On Michael Crichton’s Busy Ambition.” CalNewport.com QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Everybody is wired differently and has different ambition types. What type best matches you? You have to figure it out before success will begin to assert its force on your life.” “Is that car in the driveway worth having to work the extra hours?”