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“YOU are never too old to change, or to learn new tricks!”

That is the message from Helen Dugdale from Australian Brain Coaching.

“A few years ago, people used to think that they were ‘set in their ways’, and that as you got older, you were even more set,” she said.

“Well, research has shown that we can change, we can learn new skills, you can teach an old dog new tricks.”

According to Helen, the science of neuroplasticity means that it is possible to re-wire your brain.

For example, Helen, through her brain coaching technique, says she was able to help a 92-year-old man reduce his anxiety so that he now sleeps through the night.

From late 2021 and during 2022, Helen was asked to present a series of workshops to teachers and Ed Dept staff at various locations around NSW. The theme was “Retraining your Brain – getting the best out of yourself and those around you”.
It wasn’t about curriculum or how to teach. It was about understanding yourself and being able to encourage others – no matter how difficult they can be!

Recently I held a workshop for people about how to get a better night’s sleep. We all know the importance of how a good sleep makes us feel. So what is stopping us? And what can we do about it?
All participants were given a workbook and we went through it and answered as individuals – what would work for each of them?

(Nocturia is the need to get up and urinate during the night)
(Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy scaly patches, and is known to become worse when stressed)
They are all connected!
Recently I had a client who had all of the above, and their life was very stressful, not only because of these issues but also because they had a busy job managing a business with 20 employees, dealing with clients, as well as trying to make a profit.
Thomas is in his late-30’s and trying to do the best he can for all concerned, and look after his own family.