This week we’re exploring 7 tactics that you can use to help you direct your attention and energy towards the people / places / pursuits that are the most important to you.

These are the critical factors that, in my experience, make all the difference when you’re trying to make powerful positive changes in your life. Each one will take you some time to think about and implement. Have a read and build them into your life!

This week we’re exploring the impact that fun and play have on our health, wellbeing and ability to perform to our potential. While fun and play are usually NOT what we think about when perform at a high level, there is amazing research that shows that having fun, playing and crafting happiness in our lives is a key determinant of sustainable high performance.

Chronic stress drains our mental capacities, complicating everything from daily exercise to work concentration and interpersonal relationships.

I propose deliberately implementing recovery strategies and fostering an environment conducive to mental and physical well-being at home and at work.

The foods we eat play a pivotal role in either exacerbating or alleviating inflammation. Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet is a powerful strategy to reduce the risk of chronic inflammation and its associated diseases.

We think sleep is really important and apparently so do many of you who read this column! Each week in this space many of your submit questions and almost every week someone asks about sleep and specifically how to fall asleep and stay asleep. So, this week I have a few simple tactics you can use to sleep better. Here is the Q&A!

In a world obsessed with getting more done in less time, the true path to reaching your goals lies not in how we manage our email inbox or to-do lists but in the daily practice of prioritizing what truly matters.

I believe that now more than ever, we need exponential leaders with performance skills who can spark innovation and craft a better and brighter future for our organizations, communities, and humanity. I also suggest that we cannot be exponential leaders who leverage our skills to make the world better if we are not each healthy and well.

This week's blog delves into the critical yet often underestimated role of sleep in reducing mortality and enhancing longevity. Grounded in a comprehensive analysis of the latest research, we explore how quality sleep serves not just as a foundation for optimal physical health, but also as a cornerstone for mental well-being.

Of course when you’re delayed (or in traffic, or in line, or otherwise held up from living your life) there is a stress response that happens. I am going to miss a meeting this afternoon, and I don’t want to inconvenience people so I am definitely affected by that. But at the same time being delayed is not in my control so getting stressed about it doesn’t serve me. In this modern world, being really stressed out rarely serves our ability to perform and it definitely compromises our health.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a health and wellness strategy gaining popularity for its potential benefits in preventing or treating various conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and dementia.

As I welcome you all to another exciting year, I am here to guide you on a transformative journey toward enhancing your health and wellbeing. This year, we're taking a focused approach, utilizing specific tools, tactics, strategies, and techniques that will make a significant difference in your life. My aim is to keep my content for you research-oriented, drawing from my fascination with human physiology and psychology to help you become your best self.

To that end I have a series of questions I challenge you to ask yourself!

The power of heat in enhancing health and wellbeing is evident from both historical use and modern scientific research. The production of heat shock proteins during heat exposure is a key factor in these benefits, offering protection and support to various body systems. By incorporating heat therapy such as sauna sessions into our routines, we can harness these benefits for improved health and longevity.

As we near the end of 2023 I am considering so many things. But the one thing that keeps coming up are my friends and family. Those I love. I am blessed to be surrounded by my favourite people who elevate me and help me to thrive in my life.

Here is an idea that I have been exploring this year. Give Your Energy Away to Get More Back. How is it possible to get back more than you give away? If you give away money, you have less money. If you give away goods, you have fewer goods. If you give away time, you have reduced availability for other things.

In this episode of the Beyond Age podcast series, host Jennifer Botterill interviews Dr. Greg Wells, a health and high performance expert, about wearable technology and its potential benefits. Dr. Wells explains that wearable tech refers to any device that collects data about our physiology or psychology and provides information to help us live healthier lives. He discusses popular wearable devices like Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Garmin, highlighting their features and strengths. Dr. Wells emphasizes that wearable tech can be beneficial for people of all ages, from older individuals using it as a safety device to younger people tracking their physical activity levels. He also mentions upcoming trends in wearable tech, such as blood glucose monitoring and oxygen saturation measurements. Dr. Wells believes that the future of wearables and technology in healthcare should focus on prevention rather than treatment, with the goal of empty hospitals and a shift towards healthier lifestyles. He encourages listeners to use wearable tech to make small lifestyle adjustments and track their progress over time.