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The brain’s default mode network

The brain’s default mode network

Engaging this network helps us to make meaning out of our experiences, empathize with others, be more creative and reflect on our own mental and emotional states. 

In order to do this, it’s necessary to break away from the distractions.

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"The more you understand yourself, the more silence there is, the healthier you are." - Maxime Lagacé

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