Master of My Domain (feat. Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik)

We know what to do, we just don't always do it. You too? Thought so. Even if it's not in every area of life, there always seems to be one (or three if you're like us) that's not swinging with the rest. Meet Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik who joins Jenn this week to discuss motivation, how our brains work and the impact of crises...which include more than a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. His expertise and insight shows us ways to explore and then create our personal formula for navigating difficult times. One secret? You are your own best expert. Listen now for more! Outline:Welcome back & intro today's topicMeet Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik joining us from NorwayDr. Kjell's story The role of nutrition in mental health & the care teamMotivation - "I know what to do, I just don't do it."RoutinesGoals - short term before long term, seeing the outcomes & sticking with itWhat we could be doing which sabotages our progressHow crisis impact us (a pandemic & more common crises)How do we create our reality & stay in control ever day, in times of crisisMap your stressors, sort them, create a planHow to make new habits/routines stickActivating the brain to help usSympathetic & parasympathetic nervous systemTraining the frontal lobe of the brainTalk about itWho we surround ourselves withWriting it down & reading it backNeuroplasticityExperiences  that change the brainMotivation & CommitmentPutting it all togetherThe pre-work then as things go awry we employ techniques to calmFinding what works for you to calm/activate the parasympathetic nervous systemAn existential crisis: knowing we are worth it to take are of ourselvesLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanDr. Kjell Tore Hovik IG, Book & Book IGJenn's favorite CoQ10 for US/Canadian Listeners & for Global ListenersQuotes:"Mental training, mental acuity were the difference between the next best and the very best athletes.’" – Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik"Get good routines in place for every day so you don't have to make so many decisions."  – Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik"Not taking care of yourself creates an imbalance which leaves you vulnerable when crisis strikes."  – Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik"Fear and stress are quick to rise but slow to calm."  – Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik"Everything we experience and everything we learn changes our brains, in a way."  – Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik"What's the rush?"  – Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik"It's not always major things. Sometimes it's just a little nudge we need."  – Dr. Kjell Tore Hovik