Strategies for Improving Focus, Managing Anxiety, and Maintaining Brain Health

Struggling with anxiety and ADHD? Want to improve your memory and boost your brain health? Doc Amen, a Brain Disorder Specialist and Psychiatrist, describes his daily habits to optimize your brain and overall wellness. He shares the mantra he starts his day with, the #1 question to ask yourself throughout the day, and why you should always end your day with gratitude.  We discuss the importance of taking care of your brain from a young age, as well as tips and tricks for improving memory, focus, and reducing stress. We talk about the power of meditation, brain enhancing music, and supplements to help with anxiety or other mental health issues. We also discuss how to recognize and combat Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) and how to turn a bad day around. Finally, we cover the 11 major risk factors that can steal your mind such as not exercising or learning after school. Tune in for an informative discussion on how to keep your brain healthy!  Follow Marianna: @marianna_hewitt Follow Doc Amen: @doc_amen   Links from episode: Pre-Order Change Your Brain Everyday Brain Health Assessment  Hapi Brain App Summer Fridays NEW Retinol is available now at SummerFridays.com and Sephora Oura Ring: Visit OuraRing.com/lwm  to get $15 off your purchase. Macy’s: macys.com Produced by Dear Media Topics: 9:20 Tracking Habits To Improve Moods And Focus 14:13 Improving Brain Health: Avoiding Social Media And Alcohol Use 16:40 11 Habits To Keep Your Brain Healthy And Young 22:39 The Effects Of Distraction And Procrastination 26:51 Don't Let Anxiety Dictate Your Life 28:48 Identifying And Challenging Automatic Negative Thoughts 31:13 Developing A Pathway To Combat Negative Thoughts And Stress 36:21 The Benefits Of Staying Active In Body And Mind 39:26 The Importance Of Brain And Mental Health Practices This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.