Brain Gains

Picture this: You’re about to “perform.” (We’re talking anything from public speaking to running a 10km to having a tricky convo with your boss.) You feel the familiar sensations of sweat forming on your neck and your heart beating quickly. Stop and remind yourself: ‘I can do this. I’m not afraid of a challenge.’ Now, subtly shift your breathing, inhaling, then exhaling for twice as long. You might be clenching your jaw too; let that go. You probably feel calmer and more confident just reading this, right?

This type of self-assurance practice includes the tools you’d