If you’re working hard on your mental health, brain health, or weight loss journey, but still feeling stuck… you’re not alone. Many people trying to heal from depression, anxiety, or chronic inflammation feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of advice out there.
That’s where the 80/20 Rule can change everything.
The 80/20 Rule (also known as the Pareto Principle) teaches us that 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts.
In other words, not everything you do matters equally. Some small, targeted actions make the biggest difference for your brain, your body, and your mood.
How the 80/20 Rule Applies to Mental Health, Brain Health, and Weight Loss
Brain Health:
Instead of trying every supplement or brain hack, focus on the core habits that truly move the needle:
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Consistent, high-quality sleep
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An anti-inflammatory, brain-healthy diet rich in omega-3s
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Daily physical movement
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Stress management techniques like meditation or breathwork
These are the essentials that protect your brain, enhance neuroplasticity, and lower your risk for depression and cognitive decline.
Mental Health:
When it comes to healing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic stress, the 80/20 rule reminds us: You don’t need 100 strategies. You need a few powerful ones, like evidence-based treatments (such as IV ketamine therapy), nervous system regulation (Polyvagal Theory), and trauma healing. We help patients combine cutting-edge therapies with personalized brain health strategies for deeper, lasting healing.
Weight Loss and Metabolic Health:
Many of our patients want to improve energy, lose weight, and optimize metabolic function.
Here, the 80/20 rule means focusing on:
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Prioritizing high-protein meals
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Balancing blood sugar (focus on the things that inflame and cause insulin resistance)
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Building muscle through strength training
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Prioritizing restorative sleep (Oura Rings, help provide you great sleep data)
When you support metabolic health at the root level, your brain and body both thrive.
Why the 80/20 Rule Matters for Your Healing Journey
When you stop trying to “do everything” and start doing the right things consistently, two powerful shifts happen:
✅ You eliminate overwhelm.
✅ You start seeing real, sustainable progress in your mental health, brain function, and physical wellness.
It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about being consistent with the strategies that heal your brain, body, and mind.
How to Find Your 20% for Optimal Health
Ask yourself:
+ What daily habits improve my energy, focus, and mood the most?
+ Where do I feel the most stuck? And what small changes would create momentum?
+ What habits am I doing that drain me without moving me closer to my goals?