327: Meet Your Reticular Activating System
This week we’re getting to know our Reticular Activating System (RAS)—the part of the brainstem that plays a crucial role in managing our thoughts and getting motivated! We’ll discuss what it is, what it does, and how to use it, including some practical tips and and ideas for tapping into your RAS and using it to get tough stuff done!
Episode highlights include:
What is the Reticular Activating System (RAS)?
Why it’s important
How I learned about the RAS as a kid and didn’t even realize it
The number one way you can shift your thoughts
Easy ways you can remind yourself what you want to achieve
The power your thoughts have over your state
Links Discussed
Episode 83 The Evolving Olympic Runner with Vicki Rudawsky Part 1
Episode 84 The Evolving Olympic Runner with Vicki Rudawsky Part 2
Episode 258 Finding Joy After the Finish Line with Shannon Kaiser
Super Brain by Deepak Chopra, MD, and Rudy Tanzi, PhD
You are the Universe by The Brand New Heavies
Good as Hell by Lizzo
Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga
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