I've been a neuroscientist for 20 years. I keep my brain strong and healthy by avoiding 6 things

I used to constantly second-guess my decisions and worry about worst-case scenarios. It slowed down my work, drained my energy, and made it harder to enjoy life.

I’ve been a neuroscientist for over 20 years and I’ve learned that you don’t need to optimize every minute of your day to make your brain stronger.

Even the smallest shifts in your approach can lead to positive changes that help you focus, feel calmer and fight burnout.

Here’s how I keep my brain strong and healthy.

High achievers often see anxiety as a flaw. I see it as a smoke detector: signals from the limbic system, your brain’s emotional center, pointing to what matters.