Here’s a theme you’ll see again and again in the coverage of the Paris Olympics: expectations matter. You can train at the most elite level, but when you get in your head, it becomes harder to perform. Our latest Instaread explores how our beliefs about health, fitness, and aging have concrete consequences in our lives.
Thoughts Affect Outcomes
Our brain’s predictions shape everything, including the way we perceive pain and how we recover from surgery. Negative expectations can make a migraine worse, intensify an allergy, or deepen the side effects of a medication. Positive expectations matter, too, and can improve your outcomes considerably. Harness the power of these principles to improve your physical and mental well-being.
