The Power of Effort and Repetition in Creating New Neural Pathways in Our Brains

Whether it is for our money, health, or relationships, change is inevitable, but not always easy. 

Our brains are wired to resist change and prefer familiarity, comfort, and certainty. 

However, change can also be an opportunity for growth, learning, and transformation. 

In this episode, Abbey Henderson, CEO, Wealth Advisor & Coach, sits down with Ursula Pottinga, Co-Founder, COO, and Lead Trainer at BEabove Leadership, to explore the neuroscience of change, exploring how our brains can create new pathways through effort and repetition. They also cover practical tips for making change easier.

Ursula discusses: 

  • Her personal journey to becoming a coach and the connection between neuroscience and coaching 
  • The factors of neuroplasticity
  • How neural pathways in the brain are constructed and wired through repetitive thoughts and actions
  • The importance of personal relevance in making change stick
  • The importance of individual differentiation and openness in a couple 
  • The impact of effective and ineffective states
  • Tips for making change easier
  • The importance of support and relationships in making changes
  • And more!

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