Nicole Vignola: A 7-Step System to Unlock Your Brain’s Full Potential

Can we really stop the overthinking process? According to Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola - yes, we most definitely can. As a world-leading Neuroscientist and brain performance coach, Nicole knows how the human mind works. And in this conversation she demonstrates that if you change your brain, you can change your life. Through a combination of science and tangible strategies, this episode will teach you how to rewire your brain in just seven easy steps. Learn about the eight core emotions, what the stress & anxiety habit loop is, and why we all need a big physiological sigh.This conversation is packed with insightful learnings and key takeaways that we can all use to become unstuck from our thoughts once and for all. ***Other Resources:Purchase Nicole’s New Book, RewireFollow Nicole Vignola on Instagram***Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction02:30 How Can We Get Unstuck From Our Thoughts? 05:30 Cognitive Fusion vs Defusion08:40 The Physiological Sigh10:30 Different Ways To Visualise Your Thoughts16:00 Aphantasia: Unable To Visualise Your Thoughts?19:15 Visualisation Of Thoughts: The Lemon Experiment21:40 The 8 Core Emotions25:40 Choose Joy Over Happiness27:25 Don’t Suppress Your Emotions30:40 How We Can Stop The Over Thinking Process35:00 The Habit Loop: Stress Vs Anxiety38:55 Why Having Breaks Is So Important46:30 How To Think To Improve Your Self-Worth54:10 Realigning With Your Core Values57:40 How Can We Build Self Trust1:01:40 The One Tool You Need To Rewire Your Brain1:04:55 What Does Live Well Be Well Mean To You?***Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!Naturalmat  | A healthier, more sustainable night’s sleepUse code LIVEWELL for 10% off***Watch this episode on YouTubeFollow me, Sarah Ann Macklin, on InstagramSign up to my newsletterJoin the Inner Circle***