In this episode, Christine explores the influence of ingrained beliefs and habits on our lives. She shares personal anecdotes about superstitions, self-doubt, body image, and the transformative experience of inner child work. With insights from neuroscience research, Christine questions the emphasis on breaking bad habits and advocates for focusing on positive thoughts and behaviors. She discusses the reticular activating system's role in perception and encourages listeners to consciously shape their mindset for personal growth. Key Topics: The power of focus and the impact of ingrained beliefs, habits, and thought patterns.Superstitions and self-doubt.The concept of breaking bad habits and the power of thoughts and beliefs.Christine's struggles with self-doubt and societal pressures.Christine's journey with body image and reclaiming well-being.Inner child work and its impact on healing.The importance of self-awareness and past experiences in shaping behaviors.Rewiring habits and beliefs for personal growth.The role of the reticular activating system in filtering perceptions. About Christine: Christine is a TEDx Speaker, English Pronunciation & Brain-based Conversations® Coach, and Culture Active Trainer. Creator of Neurocultural Communication Coaching, she bridges the gap between language, culture and the brain for tech teams and professionals working in global English-speaking environments. Currently residing in her 5th country, Spain, Christine has worked with individuals from over 40 cultures. Her master's thesis literature review, "Factors Influencing Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Ireland," was presented at the Irish Institute of Management in 2015. Alongside private and company-sponsored coaching for individuals, Christine hosts engaging in-house and online workshops on linguistic inclusion, cultural competence for business, the neuroscience of confident communication and The Spiral of Awareness. Her content is designed to make you laugh and think. She aims to make her online public speaking and pronunciation lessons available to the masses, so everyone has a fair chance to access training that has for years only been available to the "elite and upper classes." By supporting her work, you play a part in helping this dream become a reality. You'll also get access to her entire library of resources on “The Science of Speaking."   Access the Resources Here: https://bit.ly/Connected_Communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.