There are millions of online articles around the habits of highly successful individuals. Most of these articles focus on the psychological aspects of their habits, not necessarily the biochemical basis for why they’re a peak performer in the first place. This makes the assumption that, biochemically, we’re all on the same level as people like Tony Robbins, the Dalai Lama or even Richard Branson, and that if you were to apply these habits in your daily life, you would get similar outcomes. But there are flaws in this thinking.
If you were to study a peak performer and look at their biochemistry, you would most likely find that they’re sufficient in vitamins D and B and that their serotonin and dopamine levels are all within the normal range. Now, the reality is that we are all biochemically unique. How one person deals with stress compared to another person is completely different. If you were to take a peak performer and deplete them severely of vitamin D or serotonin and dopamine, they would potentially be unable to think clearly. That individual would most likely become depressed and experience anxiety and higher levels of stress. So I’m going to share 10 traits any successful person needs in order to become a peak performer in all aspects of their life.
Meditation
It’s no wonder top performing companies put meditation into their employees’s daily routines. Research has shown meditation practices may have positive effects that enhance multiple dimensions of job performance, including work engagement and job satisfaction. But the benefits of meditation don’t stop there. There are so many physical upsides as well, such as increased positive emotions, better immune health and instantly improved ability to regulate your emotions.
Visualisation
Visualisation is a powerful daily practice that you can use to give your brain a road map for success. Studies by the Journal of Consulting Psychology have shown that the brain can’t distinguish between a real memory and an imagined one. This means when you vividly imagine something coming to fruition, you can create new neural pathways that are going to give your brain a real clear point of focus.
Binaural Beats
Binaural beat therapy is booming in productivity circles and can be done anywhere and anytime with a set of headphones and it can do wonders for your performance by boosting energy and quality of life. Studies have shown it can reduce stress and anxiety and increase focus, concentration and motivation, as well as improve just by listening to the beats for 20 minutes or more. Try it on Spotify.
Nootropics
Peak performers realise that in order to stay at their best, they must also keep their brains at its optimum functioning. Nootropics are drugs, supplements and other substances (natural and synthetic) that enhance cognitive function, memory, creativity, energy and motivation.
Blood Tests
Athletes, coaches, trainers and anyone interested in achieving optimal performance can use blood testing to predict a problem before it is too late to fix it, sometimes even before it happens. Now, from the comfort of your own home, you can now send in your home-specimen kit to a safe and informative lab to find out your biomarkers. (A biomarker is a measurable indicator of some biological state or condition. Biomarkers are often measured and evaluated to examine normal biological processes, pathogenic processes and interventions.)
Nutrition
Building on blood tests, highly effective people have an efficient nutritional plan in place. They don’t jump from diet to diet, and they realise we are all bio-individual, so what works for one might not work for another. Using biological information about nutritional deficiencies and correcting any deficits, these top performers learn that inflammatory foods such as sugars and other offenders can negatively affect their output.
Exercise
Different physical exercises can bring specific mental gains, from dealing with cravings and reducing stress to improving memory — everything required to close our identity gap.
Sleep Habits
We all know how hard it is to focus when our sleep is disturbed; hence, proper sleep habits are a crucial step in preparing for success. Top performers ensure this most important part of the day is protected by routinely practicing a few precepts that make a huge impact. Reducing blue light from screen time, lowering evening room temperatures, detaching from social media and and reducing stimulants are just a few of the steps that can help you regain your quality sleep time.
Biohacking
Highly effective people have a knack for not leaving any stone unturned. Getting to the root cause of any issues is key as they strive to use the latest tools and resources at their disposal. Learning what other peak performers are doing to stay at the top of their game and researching the newest developments in brain-based therapies balances out their knowledge.
Wearables
Most elite athletes in the health and wellness industry are frequently hooked up to some type of device that gives them real-time data on how they are performing in any situation. Thanks to several of these biotechnology tools, you can gain a better understanding of what yourbody does during times of stress or sleep.
