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The brain is the primary mover and shaper of the mind
Reasonable working hypothesis is that the mind is what the brain does.
What flows through your mind sculpts your brain. Thus, you can use your mind to change your brain for the better.
All that information is what we define broadly as the mind, most of which is forever outside your awareness. The “mind” includes the signals that regulate the stress response, the knowledge of how to ride a bike, personality tendencies, hopes and dreams, and the meaning of the words you’re reading here.
Your mind is made by your brain, body, natural world, and human culture—as well as by the mind itself.
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The Awakening Brain
Like science, Buddhism encourages people to take nothing on faith alone and does not require a belief in God. It also has a detailed model of the mind that translates well to psychology and neurology
One of the greatest remaining scientific questions: What is the relationship between the mi...
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When you change your brain, you change your life
A revolution in science has recently revealed that the adult brain remains open to change throughout the lifespan.
The simple truth is that how we focus our attention, how we intentionally direct the flow of energy and information through our neural circuits, can directly alter the brain’s ...
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The Self-Transforming Brain
Our relationships with one another are not a casual part of our lives; they are fundamental to how our minds function and are an essential aspect of brain health.
This means that the way we communicate alters the very circuitry of our brain, especially in ways that help keep our lives in ba...
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Unplug and Play
Non-work and screen activities can help free your brain up to focus later on a new task. For at least 30 minutes a day, consider working out, going for a run or bike ride, playing sports, doing puzzles or playing chess
Analysis paralysis and passivity
Anything that involves analysis can cause passive behaviour. Analysis paralysis is so common today due to the numerous sources of information available. You can spend hours analysing expert opinions instead of just doing and learning through experience. Reading expert books o...
Mind The Limitations Of Your Brain
- Decide important things early in the day, else decision fatigue sets in.
- Have snacks to keep your glucose high, else your brain will respond more strongly to immediate rewards.
- Sleeping or working on something else let’s you unconsciously work on complex ...
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