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Brain Rules Summary
About Brain Rules Book
An updated and expanded edition of the international bestseller
Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details that every business leader, parent, and teacher should know — for instance, that physical activity helps to get your brain working at its best.
How do we learn? What do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multitasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget — and so important to repeat new information?
In Brain Rules, Dr John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in brain science, and how it can influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule — what scientists know for sure about how our brains work — and offers transformative ideas for our daily lives.
In this expanded edition — which includes additional information on the brain rules and a new chapter on music — you will discover how every brain is wired differently, why memories are volatile, and how stress and sleep can influence learning. By the end, you’ll understand how your brain really works — and how to get the most out of it.
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For anyone that suffers from "monkey mind" this is a book for you. John Medina, your friendly neighborhood brain scientist, explodes the myths and lays bare the 12 fundamental principles that actually govern this marvelous, messy thing between your ears. Unlock the secrets to remembering anything, conquering stress, improving concentration, and boosting brainpower.
The way to tame the monkey mind is not to fight it, but to see it clearly. When you see its true nature, you are naturally liberated from its grip.
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The Survival Brain
The survival brain is the state of the brain when it is overwhelmed by stress and unable to process new ideas
- It is focused on keeping you alive, not on helping you do great at daily life or in our relationships.
- Chronic stress fuels this brain state.
- Most common impacts of this state on the body include headaches, muscle tension, anxiety, depression, and digestive issues.
Switching the "survival brain" back to "learning brain" is a process you can do (with the right intel) which will help you overcome the negative impacts of living in survival mode.
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The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.
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Interesting book that provides insights into how the brain works and offers practical advice for improving productivity, learning, and overall well-being.
Exercise Boosts Brain Power
- Physical activity has a significant positive impact on brain function, improving cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving.
- Regular exercise also stimulates the release of neurotransmitters and growth factors that promote brain health and neuroplasticity.
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The Brain's Instinct for Survival
Survival is Essential to Our Brains
Our brains are designed to prioritize learning that is relevant, meaningful, and emotionally engaging. This means tapping into learners' intrinsic motivations and interests.
Here are some tips for creating effective learning experiences:
- Make the information relevant and meaningful
- Tap into learners' interests and motivations
- Engage learners emotionally
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Sleep Is Vital
- Sufficient sleep is essential for optimal brain function, memory consolidation, learning, and emotional regulation.
- This leads to improved cognitive performance and well-being.
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The human brain evolved ,too .
- We don't have one brain in our head—we have three. We started with a “lizard brain” to keep us breathing, then added a brain like a cat’s, and then topped those with the thin layer of Jell-O known as the cortex—the third, and powerful, “human” brain.
- We were not the strongest on the planet but we developed the strongest brains, the key to our survival. The strongest brains survive, not the strongest bodies. Our ability to solve problems, learn from mistakes, and create alliances with other people helps us survive.
- Our ability to understand each other is our chief survival tool.
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Exercise boosts brain power .
•Our brains were built for walking - 12 miles a day !
• To improve your thinking skills, move.
• Exercise gets blood to your brain, bringing it glucose for energy and oxygen to soak up the toxic electrons that are left over. It also stimulates the protein that keeps neurons connecting.
• Aerobic exercise just twice a week halves your risk of general dementia. It cuts your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 percent.
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The 12 Brain Rules
1. Exercise: Exercise boosts brain power.
2. Survival: The human brain evolved, too.
3. Wiring: Every brain is wired differently.
4. Attention: We don’t pay attention to boring things.
5. Short-term memory: Repeat to remember.
6. Long-term memory: Remember to repeat.
7. Sleep: Sleep well, think well.
8. Stress: Stressed brains don’t learn the same way.
9. Sensory integration: Stimulate more of the senses.
10. Vision: Vision trumps all other senses.
11. Gender: Male and female brains are different.
12. Exploration: We are powerful and natural explorers.
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