EP#201: The Simple and Free Way to Improve Your Performance Today

August 24, 2022

We can easily get into ruts in our life and business.

When a new day comes, most of us plug into our routines. We have patterns and strategies for doing what we do from mundane tasks like brushing our teeth and making coffee to how we roll into our work schedule - glancing at our planners and checking email.

When we take on new challenges, learn new things, or do something outside of our automatic routine our brains create new connections between our neurons. This phenomenon is known as neuroplasticity.

Neuroplasticity is important because it can -

Boost brain functions
Enhance existing capabilities and memory
Strengthen areas where function has diminished or weakened

In essence, it has the power to improve performance. 💪🏼

My invitation to you —

Challenge yourself to try at least 1 new thing per day - starting today. Write yourself a post-it note so the reminder can be front and center. Bonus points if you use your opposite writing hand to do so!

Simple changes have profound effects. Your brain and overall health will thank you for it.

More on Kc:

Kc Rossi is a Business & Leadership Coach who helps mission-driven CEOs and entrepreneurs optimize their performance, productivity, and profits.

She’s been a full-time entrepreneur since 1991 and has built six and 7+ figure businesses. Kc is a Certified Mindset Coach, Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, which allows her to bring deep insight to her coaching.

Kc is the Founder of The Soulprint Method®, a holistic approach that harnesses mindset and emotional intelligence to build a profitable and soul-aligned business without burnout.

She is the host of Women Developing Brilliance® — The Spirit of Business; a show dedicated to cultivating confidence, increasing visibility, elevating vibration, and leading with purpose.

When she is offline, you can find her whipping up plant-based eats or hiking the Finger Lakes Trail in Upstate, New York.

Kc is an Executive Contributor of Brainz Magazine. Her work has been highlighted in ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Thrive Global, SmallBizDaily, International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapists, Female Entrepreneurial Association, and The Smart Girl Tribe.

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Episode Transcript

Kc Rossi 0:02
Are you ready to scale your business in a way that's aligned with your soul, and profitable? I'm Kc Rossi, a Business and Leadership Coach. I've been a full time entrepreneur for 30 years and love business. I help conscious leaders increase their impact and optimize their lives. Join me each week for tips and deep conversations on cultivating confidence, increasing your visibility, elevating your vibration, and leading with purpose without burning out. Let's go!

Kc Rossi 0:36
The simple and free way to improve your performance today.

Kc Rossi 0:40
We can easily get into ruts in our life and business. When a new day comes, most of us plug into our routines. We have patterns and strategies for doing what we do from mundane tasks like brushing our teeth, and making coffee to how we roll into our work schedule like glancing at our planners and checking email. When we take on new challenges, learn new things or do something outside of our automatic routine. Our brains create new connections between our neurons. And this phenomenon is known as neuroplasticity.

Kc Rossi 1:17
Neuroplasticity is important because it can boost brain functions, enhance existing capabilities and memory and strengthen areas where function has diminished or weakened. In essence, it has the power to improve performance. And best of all, we can initiate it, we can initiate it each and every day.

Kc Rossi 1:40
This past weekend, I tried several new things. The first is that I went on my longest ride on the Harley with my partner. Typically, we cruise around the Finger Lakes on jaunts that are under an hour on beautiful, simple roads with not a lot of traffic. Typically across one of the Finger Lakes - it's my very favorite kind of ride. But we wanted to break out and go on an adventure, so we decided to ride the bike to the Adirondacks.

Kc Rossi 2:10
We had to learn to pack for our getaway, with just one little saddle bag each. That challenged my brain to organize, minimalize and creatively arrange. We were exposed to the elements like the blazing sun, wind, rain, and even a thunder and lightning storm on the way home. Which side note, was excruciating and kicked in my survivor archetype.

Kc Rossi 2:36
We tried level three whitewater rafting, which was super fun.

Kc Rossi 2:41
Now, of course, when you travel, most of the routines that you follow at home, are by default mixed up. And that's why it's typically refreshing to your spirit when you go away. I find it also increases gratitude for what you do have and the simplest pleasures of home. So it really is a win win.

Kc Rossi 3:02
After over 600 miles of riding. In the end, we experienced new transportation, new cities new food and met new people. And it resulted in seeing our environment through new eyes as well.

Kc Rossi 3:16
So when was the last time that you tried something different? Think about it. If it's been a while, ask yourself why.

Kc Rossi 3:26
Most of the time, it's as simple as it not being top of mind. by mere definition of a habit. It's something that we repeatedly do and it just becomes involuntary or mindless.

Kc Rossi 3:39
Attempting something different doesn't have to be a grand gesture, like jumping on the back of a Harley or whitewater rafting. It can be as simple as taking a different route to the post office or store, changing up the time you eat and wear or reading instead of plopping on the couch to watch your usual evening television show.

Kc Rossi 4:02
My invitation to you is to challenge yourself to try at least one new thing per day. Starting today. Write yourself a post it note so the reminder can be front and center. And bonus points if you use your opposite writing hand to do so.

Kc Rossi 4:19
Simple changes have profound effects your brain and overall health will thank you for it.

Kc Rossi 4:27
Until next time, my friend...breathe joy.

Kc Rossi 4:32
Thanks so much for tuning in. Remember to like and subscribe on your favorite podcast player or rate the show over at www.lovethepodcast.com/brilliance. Thank you!

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