How to Get Unstuck: Dr. Amen’s Fixes for Negative Patterns

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Do you get stuck in negative thought patterns? Do you have compulsive behaviors you’d like to break free from? Psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen believes that you can change your life if you change your brain. He matches health and psychological problems with brain dysfunctions and offers solutions. He links being stuck in negative thoughts and behaviors with anterior cingulate gyrus dysfunction. Continue reading to learn how to get unstuck by addressing this part of your brain.

Andrew Huberman on Stress and Time Perception

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What’s the connection between time perception and stress? Can you alter the experience of time? On his podcast Huberman Lab, Dr. Andrew Huberman connects the perception of time with stress levels. He suggests that directing focus can alter how we experience time, much like the varied pacing of an Alfred Hitchcock film works to create tension. Let’s dive into Huberman’s stress-improvement advice by changing how you understand time.

Temporal Lobe Dysfunction Symptoms & Repairs (Dr. Amen)

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Do you sometimes have trouble recognizing people or finding words? Are you hypersensitive? Why should you hum (even when you know the words)? In his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, brain health expert Dr. Daniel G. Amen discusses cognitive and psychological symptoms and links them to dysfunctions in various parts of the brain. One of these is temporal lobe dysfunction, and he lays out several symptoms and remedies. Continue reading to learn some of the signs of temporal lobe dysfunction and ways to optimize your health in this area.

Shame and Abuse: How to Deal With the Repeating Cycle

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How are shame and abuse linked? Can you learn how to deal with shame? Shame and abuse are tied together because victims of abuse often feel shame which contributes to the belief that they deserve the abuse. When someone feels this way and feels they deserve the abuse, it becomes much harder for them to leave the situation. Learn more about where shame originates and how to deal with it.

The Benefits of Journaling Daily: Improve Mindfulness & Memory

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What are the benefits of journaling daily? What does the CDC say journaling can do for you? What should you write in your journal? Journaling sounds like a great idea—at least until you have to confront a blank page each day. But experts say that if you can get the habit to stick, writing about your experiences can have real benefits for your health. Here’s the psychology behind journaling and how to get started.

Dr. Amen: Brain Health Requires a 4-Tiered Holistic Approach

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How does a healthy body contribute to a healthy brain? What do your social life and spiritual beliefs have to do with your brain health? According to Dr. Amen, brain health plans require a holistic approach that addresses biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. He explains that these four tiers interdependently influence your overall health—and, by extension, your brain health and function. Read more to learn about Dr. Amen’s four-tiered approach to brain health.

What Does the Subconscious Mind Do? 3 Critical Tasks

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What does the subconscious mind do? How does it free up mental energy and keep you safe? The subconscious mind is always at work, whether you realize it or not. In our guide to rewiring your subconscious, we explain how the subconscious mind forms automatic routines, influences your thoughts and decisions, and keeps you mentally and physically safe. Continue reading to learn what the subconscious mind does.

Complex PTSD by Pete Walker: Book Overview & Healing Advice

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How is Complex PTSD different from PTSD? How does specialist Pete Walker describe the nature of Complex PTSD? Complex PTSD, Pete Walker’s book, describes a disorder caused by repeated traumatic experiences, like in the case of chronic child abuse or neglect. By looking at how CPTSD develops, you can clearly see the impacts of abuse and learn how to heal from it. Read on to learn more about how trauma impacts the brain in cases of abuse.

What Are the Regions of the Brain and Their Functions?

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What are the regions of the brain and their functions? How do your mind and body depend on your brain? The brain has five main regions, each playing a unique role: the limbic system, the basal ganglia, the prefrontal cortex, the anterior cingulate gyrus (ACG), and the temporal lobes. Dr. Daniel G. Amen discusses these five regions of the brain in his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. Keep reading to learn about the areas of the brain and what they do.