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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

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The brain is a network of neurons, habits, and emotions. But fascinating enough, it can easily turn itself into some sort of maze in which we repeatedly get looped into the same often destructive loops. Ever wanted to reshape how your brain works – whether to lift yourself from depression, overcome procrastination, or just find more enjoyment in life? Well, there’s hope. The good news? The brain is more adaptable than most realize.

Tapping Into Neuroplasticity: The Hidden Power of Your Brain 

The concept of neuroplasticity is the whole idea of reshaping the brain. This is the amazing ability of your brain to change and rewire in response to new experiences, learning, or thought patterns. In other words, your brain is actually capable of changing, no matter how set it has been in its mindset or behavior for so many years. And this shall not be merely a motivational mantra but perhaps an assertion from science itself.

Think Big, But Start Small

Where do you start in rewriting your brain? It’s all about microsteps. Consistent, small habits over time build new neural pathways. Meditation is a powerhouse tool; it helps the brain learn to focus while tempering responses to stress.

Just ten minutes of mindfulness every day can cool an overactive amygdala, considered the fear center of your brain, and strengthen the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for rational thought. The brain also yearns for novelty. Anything new, even learning a new language, trying another route home, or experimenting with a hobby, can set new neural connections a flight. 

Break the Loop: How To Overcome Procrastination and Negative Thought Patterns

Most procrastination is fueled by our fears, in addition to the dopamine-driven cycle of avoiding discomfort. To break this, an understanding of the triggers is required. Once you know what they are, force yourself to do something differently – no matter how small. One really helpful tactic is the “five-minute rule”: commit to doing a task for just five minutes. Often, the toughest part is getting started. Once you get going, the inertia of your brain shifts. 

One really helpful tactic is the “five-minute rule”: commit to doing a task for just five minutes. Often, the toughest part is getting started. Once you get going, the inertia of your brain shifts.

Nourish Your Brain: What You Eat and Think Matters

But the brain is shaped not only by what you do but by what you put in it. A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and such nutrients as magnesium has been shown to improve mood and cognitive function. Hydration is important, too; even mild dehydration can lead to fatigue and a lack of focus.

But food for the mind is just as crucial. Surround yourself with positivity: life-changing books, people who push you beyond limits, and experiences that trigger curiosity. The brain acts like a sponge; it absorbs what surrounds it. Be very conscious about your environment.

The Role of Modern Therapies

While meditation, CBT, and nutrition have proved valuable, undeniably, original approaches keep coming into view. The use of ketamine therapy has shown huge promise for severe depression and rebooting brain pathways in ways other treatments sometimes cannot. Though not for everyone, it epitomizes how science keeps giving new avenues to those seeking profound change. 

The capacity for change that a brain possesses is unlimited. Consistent practice, mindfulness, and a pinch of curiosity will reboot those circuits and allow you to see life anew. Embrace the journey-it’s worth every step.

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By: Michele Ross, PhD · In: Health, Mindset · Tagged: brain, ketamine, meditation

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Dr. Michele Ross is a neuropharmacologist helping chronic pain patients with alternative medicine. She is the author of Kratom is Medicine, Vitamin Weed, CBD Oil For Health & Train Your Brain To Get Thin & the CEO of Infused Partners.

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