by Jo Banks | Feb 8, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
In the last few posts, I’ve talked about our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and how it plays a significant role in self-sabotage and imposter syndrome. However, another aspect of human behaviour that our ANS is also responsible for is procrastination. Our brains... 
by Jo Banks | Oct 9, 2019 | Inspiration, Self Development
Our brains are designed to be risk-averse. It’s an in-built safety mechanism to keep us safe from harm. There is around a five second lag between having a thought and taking action in which the brain quickly assesses the ‘risk’. The problem... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Audio Version (09:44) style="display:block" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout-key="-fb+5w+4e-db+86" data-ad-client="ca-pub-0723351809871950" data-ad-slot="1017401996" Uncertainty is an inevitable aspect of life, encompassing everything from relationships to... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 9, 2024 | Inspiration, Uncategorized
Audio Version (09:13) style="display:block" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout-key="-fb+5w+4e-db+86" data-ad-client="ca-pub-0723351809871950" data-ad-slot="1017401996" Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is a psychological concept that describes the positive... 
by Jo Banks | Oct 3, 2023 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (07:35) Audio Version (10:34) style="display:block" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout-key="-fb+5w+4e-db+86" data-ad-client="ca-pub-0723351809871950" data-ad-slot="1017401996" The last couple of weeks have been such an interesting... 
by Jo Banks | Jul 3, 2023 | ADHD, Inspiration
‘Listen (7:53) Disclaimer – The information in this article is meant for entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant as a replacement for professional medical or psychological support. Please seek the appropriate advice from a healthcare... 
by Jo Banks | Apr 21, 2023 | Inspiration, Self Development
Listen to the article (8:58 minutes) This week, we’ll explore the difference between motivation and discipline and how to use both to be more productive. Motivation and discipline are often used interchangeably, but they are two distinct concepts... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 5, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Following my previous article, ‘Why we stay too long’, I had a fantastic response through DMs and emails from people recognising that they have, indeed, stayed too long in a relationship, job or other circumstances they have outgrown or have become toxic. Pretty much... 
by Jo Banks | May 12, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Of course, there are many ways that stress, anxiety, and overwhelm can manifest—for example, poor sleep, appetite issues, comfort/binge eating, inability to concentrate, etc. However, some lesser-known ones that you may be unaware of are equally harmful. In this... 
by Jo Banks | May 10, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development, Your Dream Job
We’ve all heard of ‘flight, fight, freeze’, our in-built primal response mechanism that kicks in as a reaction to stressful situations. But many people don’t realise how deep it goes and how often it can get triggered. If you’ve read my previous articles on Imposter...
