The Brain
Attention
Adaptive Thinking
Stress & Energy
Goals & Imagery
100
We have a brain in our head, one in our heart and one in our....
What is the gut
100
A common misconception about attention which is really about shifting between many tasks
What is multitasking
100
Being loud, cocky and arrogant is a misconception of what
What is confidence
100
In a calm and controlled state, a person should take approximately this number of breaths in a 60 second period
What is 6
100
These five senses are necessary to include in mental rehearsal for the greatest impact on the brain and body
What is sight, smell, touch, taste and sound
200
Playing chess or Pictionary helps strengthen this side of the brain
What is the right brain
200
Two components of attention that deal with direction and duration
What is focus and concentration
200
These three things are the only things you have direct control over
What is what you think, say and do
200
This is the primary hormone released in response to stress
What is cortisol
200
Our brain's natural preference for learning is through gathering information in the form of this
What are images
300
Messages about what mood you are in go from this area of the body up to the brain
What is the gut
300
Attention can greatly narrow during times of what level of arousal
What is high
300
The number of thoughts a person can have per day can reach as high as this
What is 50,000
300
Exercise has been found to enhance this type of memory
What is short term memory
300
The acronym SMART stands for
What is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely
400
This is the ability of the brain to rewire itself based on experiences
What is neuroplasticity
400
This technique helps one be focused on the task at hand, aids in preparation and helps redirect focus when lost
What is a pre-performance routine
400
This part of the brain hijacks the response to a potentially stress inducing event and causes an immediate emotional response
What is the amygdala
400
The body requires less oxygen during which of the following: sleep or relaxation response
What is the relaxation response
400
This classic game of strategy can be used to strengthen one's imagery skills
What is chess
500
This neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of happiness and aids in memory and learning
What is seratonin
500
This cognitive function which is a part of learning is greatly impacted by one's ability to attend
What is memory
500
This branch of the autonomic nervous system can be fired up when someone is engaged in negative self-talk or negative thinking
What is the sympathetic nervous system
500
These three steps are involved with reaching coherence as measured by the emWave
What is deep and rhythmic breathing, connecting with the heart, and recreating a positive emotion
500
These three elements are necessary when setting a goal and were also recommended by Lou Holtz
What is believe in yourself, set a plan, and aim high
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