well-being. It’s a shallow relationship that is based only on the value you can provide to them. When I work with people, I view my job as the exact opposite. I don’t ask, “What can you do for my wallet?” Instead, I ask, “What can I do to enrich your life?” What Is Said A salesperson is concerned about one thing and one thing only: closing the deal. A lot of the conversation will be centered around money or ways in which they can accomplish that goal. There’s no discussion about your health or your life. You’ll hear a rehearsed script aimed at making you buy what they’re selling. I can’t work that way. When I speak with people, I sometimes end up For people facing age-related changes like memory loss, the results of these tests are especially relevant. The studies point to evidence that meditation can strengthen certain areas of the brain — the prefrontal cortex, the hippocampus, and the amygdala — that weaken as we age. The Prefrontal Cortex Your prefrontal cortex thins with age, which is associated with decreased cognitive function in your later years. However, meditation may reduce this age- related thinning. Dr. Sara Lazar, a neuroscientist specializing in the effects of yoga and meditation on cognitive and behavioral function, reports that long-time meditators don’t show a decline in the thickness of the prefrontal cortex. The Hippocampus Your hippocampus helps you process and form new memories, and it’s very sensitive to stress. In fact, research shows that your hippocampus will shrink in response to stressful situations and chronic stress. The remedy? Meditation.
offering them a solution I don’t even provide! I look to add value by asking questions about your life and what you need so you can make the proper decisions. I’m not here to say salespeople are wrong or that you shouldn’t trust them. There are plenty of individuals out there who do a great job in sales and also provide value. What distinguishes what I do from what they do is the fact that I’m not taking money out of your pocket. If you’re interested in how I can provide value to your life through Medicare, reach out to me today. I am here to sincerely empower your life to be healthier, whether that’s with my service or not. Dr. Lazar’s study showed a positive correlation between meditation and a higher concentration of gray matter in the left hippocampus. The Amygdala Often called the fear center of the brain, the amygdala is triggered by stressful situations. But unlike the hippocampus, which shrinks in response to stress, the amygdala has been shown to become denser. In one study, people who attended mindfulness meditation classes showed a smaller stress response in brain scans compared to those who did not attend the classes. Meditation may help to decrease the density of the amygdala and therefore increase your ability to handle stress. Of course, in addition to these benefits, there’s a good chance that five minutes of meditation each day will simply make you feel better. People who meditate report an increase in overall well-being. Why not give it a try?
How Meditation Helps You Maintain Brain Health
Meditation has often been touted by New Age gurus as a way to find inner peace and stillness. But what if meditating could reduce the effects of aging on your brain? According to research, taking a few minutes out of your day to meditate may improve cognitive function. As meditation’s popularity has spread, so have studies of the practice. The results of 100 studies examining the cognitive effects of meditation all show evidence of improvements in psychological and cognitive functions. Some of the results are intuitive, such as how meditation helps us deal with stress. But other results are incontrovertible, such as scans showing that meditation causes structural changes in the brain.
Sales vs. Value-Added Service
Why I Am Not a Salesman
When people talk to me about what I do for a living, the word “salesman” often comes up. But I don’t look at my work as sales. When I knock on someone’s door or meet a client, their guard is usually up because they have a fear I’m going to try and swindle them. It’s been done before, so why would they think any different? That’s not how I do things, however. When I help a potential client, I’m not trying to sell. I’m trying to add value to their lives. Here are two essential aspects that differentiate value-added services from sales. How You’re Treated When you’re working with a salesperson, you’re treated like a dollar sign. They don’t take time to dive into your needs, your life, or your
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