Neurology, Genetics, and Choice

There is so much that we still don't know about the way the brain works, but we know a lot more than we ever have. Neurological and genetic sciences have shown that about 60% of what we experience in regards to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being is genetic, or even events that happen that are out of our control. The remaining 40% of our well-being is controlled by the choices we make each day.  This is a large amount of control that we have over our quality and longevity of life. This is also our super power as human beings because we can use that 40% to physically, mentally, and emotionally heal ourselves and increase our well-being!

This knowledge is the foundation of all the work I do with youth. The more time I spend with my students, the more they grow to understand that all the tools they need to be successful are within them!

You can find more information about how life experiences can impact the brain and learning, trauma-informed teaching, positive psychology, and the benefits of youth life coaching on the following pages: