Brain Performance Optimization with Neurofeedback

By Zara Dureno, Occupational Therapist

“Peak performance” has become a bit of a buzz word in a lot of executive, professional and athletic circles lately. Peak Performance is a state in which a person performs at a maximized level of skill, immersion and concentration leading to exceptional output or achievement (Recruiting Times, 2019). In our current digitalized world, we consistently have a high level of demands and distractions which can impact our ability to concentrate and focus on the task at hand. To be as successful as possible, we need to be able to harness our attention and memory capacities while regulating our nervous systems to manage our mood and responses – keeping  stress low and productivity high.

Thankfully, we have exceptional technology that can do just that. Neurofeedback is a device that is designed to read our brainwaves in real time and feed back to us whether we are in an optimal (relaxed, focused, in flow) state or not.

Think of it as a personal trainer for your mind – but instead of going to the gym, you are sitting quietly watching your brain work and using neuroplasticity to permanently re-wire it. Twenty-three controlled studies have shown neurofeedback to be beneficial for memory, attention, reaction time, intelligence and creativity (Gruzelier, 2014).

Some scientists believe that it literally modifies the white matter pathways and grey matter volume in our brains, leading to much faster conduction and thus, faster thinking (Mirifar et al., 2017). Another great feature of this technology is that it is done completely from the comfort of your own home and on your own schedule so it fits perfectly into a busy lifestyle. It is the ideal brain booster for becoming your very best self.