Grit First

10/07/2018

Nutritional Support for Ourselves and Our Children in Developing Grit or Mental Toughness
In my discussion on grit, my initial focus is on the statement – “Failure sets up a cycle of lack of confidence, giving up and more failure.” On the other hand, confidence will set up a cycle of confidence too.

The development of Grit or mental toughness must be supported by nutrition for the brain, also referred to as Nootropics. Nature has provided the Essential Fatty Acids for both children and adults. Various herbs have researched to be formulated nootropics for adults requiring mental productivity and...

10/07/2018

Our Brains and Omega-3s Fatty Acids
The idea that our brains need energy to function is obvious. We understand this simply because our brains are like our other muscles. Without energy, our muscles are slow to execute various actions and often without the same level of strength or rigor.
The Energy Our Brains Require
Likewise for our brains.

To strive towards an aim, especially if that aim takes a considerable period of time and effort to achieve, we need as much support as we can get. Ultimately, the task of doing that exam, playing that match in a tennis competition, working long hours at an internship to secure a great job opportunit...

10/02/2018

There is so much about our mind, our brain that we do not appreciate. However, it is now clear that our mental state or moods can impact our outlook on life, and especially on our immediate tasks. When we need to accomplish a task or when we seek to achieve something or a higher standard in an activity or a goal, we need to have good nutritional support for our brains. We will then be providing ourselves and our children the best chance at developing grit or mental toughness for the goal or aim.