APR 29, 2024

Where imagery goes, energy flows. The most efficient way to direct your energy is through engaging your senses. The more senses you involve, the better imagery works — for you, your loved ones, and your clients. There's so much more to understanding how and why it works. I am interested in hearing your stories and questions about imagery.

MAR 20, 2024

Navigating the application of FIT as you step into the spotlight of your sport requires a touch of refinement. To jumpstart your application, you can take on an imagery test. A swift exploration to uncover the secrets your mind harbors for optimal performance. Following this, carve out dedicated time to fully immerse yourself in multi-sensory imagery, seamlessly linking it with your pre-competition routine.

FEB 27, 2024

Exploring the Depths of Imagery and Visualization: Transforming Aspirations into Multisensory Journeys" delves into how going beyond simple visualization to engage all senses can profoundly impact goal achievement, offering a richer, more effective approach to realizing ambitious dreams.

JAN 10, 2024

Science uncovers the threads that, when woven together, create a roadmap to success. So, while it’s okay to embrace the magic of manifestation, let science be your compass on this journey of self-discovery and growth, as you go from "what if," to what is.

DEC 20, 2023

Explore a new, positive, and imaginative approach that utilizes vivid mental imagery to amplify motivation.

If we put our imaginations to work for us, we might more successfully achieve goals such as losing weight or breaking addictions. We may also become believers in Albert Einstein’s truth: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”

NOV 14, 2023

Imagine waking up each morning, armed with the knowledge that your daily actions can play a pivotal role in the battle against climate change — an ever-looming threat to our planet. Despite our collective good intentions, the translation of these noble aspirations into tangible actions often proves elusive. It's a paradox rooted in motivation, that hidden link between intention and action, which, in turn, hampers our ability to imagine a sustainable future.

NOV 1, 2023

In an article for Psychology Today, Joanna Grover explores the impact of all-or-nothing thinking, highlighting how this cognitive distortion can lead to mental health problems like burnout, depression, and overeating. She provides several strategies for overcoming this rigid mindset, including accepting that no situation is entirely good or bad, viewing failure as a learning opportunity, and fostering flexibility in thinking. Grover underscores the importance of breaking away from such thinking to enhance well-being.

SEPT 5, 2023

Joanna Grover, LCSW was recently interviewed by Forbes contributor Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC. We encourage you to read on, and discover how "Negative self-talk is one of the greatest saboteurs to progress."

SEPT 1, 2023

Shortlisted for book of the month in Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink's The Next Big Ideas Club - is one of 9 books recommended to read if you're "feeling stuck".

AUGUST 21, 2023

A Behavioral Therapist's 3 Tips To Maintain A Healthy Weight Long Term According to cognitive behavioral therapist Joanna Grover, LCSW, author of The Choice Point, visualization is the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to successful weight management. In fact, the power of functional imagery training (aka, the science of using visualization to stay motivated) has been studied by the University of Plymouth for two decades, Grover explains on this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast. So why aren't more people talking about it?

AUGUST 18, 2023

Aphantasia and the Science of Imagination Training

Unveil the power of imagination for peak performance and motivation. Discover how mental imagery shapes success, even for those who struggle to imagine.

AUGUST 7, 2023

Harnessing your motivational superpowers

Joanna Bailey reviews The Choice Point- The Scientifically Proven Method to Push Past Mental Walls and Achieve Your Goals, by Joanna Grover and Jonathan Rhodes (published by Little Brown).

JULY 24, 2023

Discover a scientifically proven method to overcome obstacles and make choices that lead us closer to our goals.

Guest Joanna Grover

JULY 15, 2023

Gen Z and millennials are obsessed with a TikTok filter that shows how you’ll look when you’re old. They’re divided about the results.

Read Joanna Grover’s thoughts on the latest TikTok filter trend.

JULY 17, 2023

There’s a lot to be said for the excitement we feel when we first set a goal for ourselves. The sense of exhilaration can give us the momentum we need to get started.

Guest Dr. Jonathan Rhodes

JULY 12, 2023

Can We Imagine Our Way To Better Performance? Written by Pavel Kraptivin

Review of The Choice Point by Joanna Grover and Dr. Jonathan Rhodes

JULY 8 2023

All in the Mind is an exploration of the mental: the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence.

What does it take to go from second place, to first? Good, to great? This is part one of our two-parter on performance psychology.

Guests:
Dr Jon Rhodes

JUNE 27, 2023

You face 60 “Choice Points” each day — and they define who you are

The Choice Point written by Joanna Grover and Jonathan Rhodes, Ph.D. was featured on Big Think

JUNE 27, 2023

People make between 60 and 80 conscious choices each day. Here’s how to stick to them

These four key ingredients can help you commit to the choices you make.

BY JOANNA GROVER AND JON RHODES

JULY 10, 2023

The critics are coming for Gen Z’s latest ‘bed rotting’ trend, but one behavioral scientist calls it the ultimate ‘anti-productivity’ hack

Read Joanna Grover’s insights into the ‘bed rotting’ trend.

JUNE 29, 2023

Visualizing Your Way To A Better Life with Joanna Grover

JUNE 26, 2023

The Choice Point: The Scientifically Proven Method to Push Past Mental Walls and Achieve Your Goals Featured in Book Bites

JUNE 26, 2023

When we’re making progress towards our goals, it’s not uncommon to be plagued with negative thoughts such as, “I’m not right for this,” or “I’m not good enough.” From time to time, past experiences or criticisms from authority figures hijack our inner voices…

Written by Jon Rhodes and Joanna Grover

JUNE 24, 2023

Mastering Your Mental Images Can Make Your Day

New psychological techniques aim to use your imagination—and all of your senses—to help overcome trauma and achieve goals

JUNE 23, 2023

Instant Genius Podcast: How mental imagery training could boost your motivation, with Dr Jon Rhodes

JUNE 17, 2023

Improve workplace communication with the power of imagery.

Written by Joanna Grover

JUNE 7, 2023

The Life Changing Approach of Functional Imagery Training
Using multisensory imagery to reimagine “what if”

Written by Jonathan Rhodes Ph.D.

JUNE 4, 2023

FT business books: what to read this month

Charting the rise of the influencing industry and how experts could make better leaders

The Choice Point has been named one of Financial Times: What to Read This Month for June 2023

JUNE 01, 2023

First Look: Leadership Books for June 2023

The Choice Point has been named one of the best leadership books to be released in June 2023 curated just for you.

MAY 14, 2023

Post-graduation advice you’ll actually use by Allie Volpe Read Full Article

MAY 03, 2023

The Choice Point book is The Next Big Idea Club’s June 2023 Must-Read Book

MAY 03, 2023

Publishers Weekly review of The Choice Point:

“The authors draw on solid scientific research and make a strong case that “imagery evokes emotion, and emotion shapes behavior more than talking about changing behavior.” Readers looking to get off the couch and make some changes will benefit.”