In this episode, Dr. Heap discusses strategies and actions you can take to get better sleep.  Here is a link to ...

Creative thinking is important for resilience and problem solving.  You can increase your creativity by doing the nine exercises Dr. Heap lists, including how to make boring activities funny!Time spent "creating" is considered "pla...

Step on of the SIFT it to shift it process that helps you change your state of mind when you need to is changing the physical state you are in.  This goes far beyond the idea of "take some deep breaths".  Let Dr. Heap walk you through...

Practice and information can turn something that is challenging into a new habit!In this episode, Dr. Heap begins a series on how to use the mental strengthening exercise of SIFTing to shift from an unhelpful/unproductive distressed sta...

In this episode, Dr. Heap discusses the different ways you can use SIFTing to your advantage.You will want to visit Dr. Daniel Siegel's website and check out his "Consolidated Wheel ...

 If you don't like the awareness of breath exercise, listen to the different options Dr. Heap presents, so you can fit this important mental training into your day.

In this episode, Dr. Heap discusses how beneficial it is to use awareness of breath to build your power of focus.  If you ever mumble to yourself, "Darn it!  Why can't I focus?"  or someone you care about says, "hey, pay attentio...

In this episode, Dr. Heap begins the series on mental strength, which builds on the content in SESSION FOUR YouTube video.In order to develop mental strength, you need a certain diet of activit...

Hi All!  I am so sorry that I have lost my voice and can't complete the series on making the most out of your time with family and friends over spring break!I was planning on doing a podcast on the soft skill of active listening.&n...

In this episode, Dr. Heap continues to discuss the art of conversation with four exercises you can do on a regular basis to boost your ability to listen.

In this episode, Dr. Heap discusses ways to make the most of time off starting with focusing on increasing your conversation skills to connect with the people around you.

Because we want to titrate (which usually means decrease) the use of supernormal stimuli in life--we need some practical ideas to detach and detox from some of the screens around us!In this episode, Dr. Heap lists several ideas you coul...

"Give credit where credit is due!"  Supernormal stimuli use comes with a cost and that cost is a decreased enjoyment in your life.In this episode, Dr. Heap presents the acronym REEEAD your funk symptoms, to help you recognize the d...

In this episode, Dr. Heap begins a short series of podcasts on "titrating" your supernormal stimuli use to a healthy level for your brain.  She begins by walking you through forming a go to list of natural rewards that you can use as an ap...

In this episode, Dr. Heap begins by discussing the impact digital technology/supernormal stimuli has on your ability to learn and enjoy life.  She ends the episode by introducing an exercise called the something new card shuffle (she uses ...

In this episode, Dr. Heap begins a series of podcasts on building natural rewards into your day starting with savoring what is going well!This is podcast in meant to follow the YouTube recording of...

Follow this link over to YouTube and check out the introduction to our new topic on how to avoid weakening the willpower you already have, manage distress in an effective way and boost satisfaction in ...

This is the last episode the maximzing willpower series.  Dr. Heap briefly discusses putting in place rewards and penalties for sticking to (or not sticking to) your goals.Sometimes intrinsic motivation fails us and it can be helpf...