My Results Brain Training with Neurofeedback

My Experience with the Key Benefits of Neurofeedback Therapy

Regular weekly training over several months with NeurOptimal® neurofeedback has led to substantial changes in my personal development. This therapy has improved both my emotional state and cognitive performance. While the transformation is an accumulation of regular sessions, there are moments, post single sessions, where a shift in my stress response is noticeable. It’s akin to shedding an unnecessary burden and experiencing a surge of relaxation and mental clarity. This resonates with the purpose of neurofeedback, which aims to bring the brain back to the present, discarding any unproductive patterns.

Building Emotional Resilience

Neurofeedback has been instrumental in bolstering my emotional resilience. I’ve noticed that when faced with intense emotions, my ability to stay present and allow the feelings to pass through without getting stuck has improved. This emotional management has enhanced my ability to acknowledge discomfort and observe emotions without judgment.

Furthermore, I feel more grounded and less reactive. Everyday life can throw unpredictable stresses at us – from family emergencies to minor inconveniences like misplacing keys. In such scenarios, neurofeedback has trained me to step back from my immediate emotional responses—anger, sadness, irritability—and assess the situation objectively. This practice of emotional equanimity reminds me of Emily Dickinson’s lines:

“Powder exists in charcoal – Before it exists in fire – “

This encapsulates how neurofeedback allows us to pause and observe our emotions before fully embodying them, leading to a deeper understanding and acceptance of our feelings.

Cultivating Mental Flexibility

I found that neurofeedback encourages the brain to break away from stubborn and repetitive thought cycles. These could be subconscious, emotionally-driven beliefs or over-generalized narratives about oneself and others. By promoting mental fluidity, I found over the series of session that I had a more flexible mindset.

Neurofeedback has helped me to monitor my thoughts, letting them pass with less judgment, and continuously revise the narratives that shape my everyday life. It has made it easier for me to question initial assumptions based on past experiences and consider alternate perspectives. This transformation from reactive to self-aware has helped curb anxious thinking and catastrophizing. Having more mental space allows for the release of unproductive beliefs and fosters compassion and patience towards others and challenging situations.

Boosting Creativity

The biggest surprise for me from training was the transformation in my creativity. It was much easier to come up with innovative solutions to challenging problems.  I also found myself less resistant to creative flow and focus. 

I am intrigued by the processes of creativity and growth, from observing a client’s progress over time to the manifestation of artistic ideas. Neurofeedback therapy plays a pivotal role in overcoming creative block, which I notice often stems from becoming too attached to a specific idea or emotion. Much like the creative process, neurofeedback involves breaking old patterns to make way for fresh ideas. This cultivation of new thoughts and personal growth paves the way for enhanced productivity, mindfulness, and a greater sense of purpose.

In my journey I have come to experience neurofeedback as a powerful form of brain training, though not a panacea. There are many different tools related to optimal wellbeing: a good diet, sleep, a social circle, having a sense of purpose and more. With the combination of other healthy habits, neurofeedback can help the brain stay sharp and adaptable. The beauty of NeurOptimal® lies in its effortless communication on a physical level, leading to greater creativity, wellbeing, and resilience.