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Are you stressed out and in need of a break? How can you live peacefully? There are four “characters” in your brain that work together to bring inner peace to your life. It’s not until you learn how to coordinate all four characters that you’re able to achieve said peace. Let’s dive into how to live peacefully, using Jill Bolte Taylor’s amazing advice from Whole Brain Living.
How does your body’s electromagnetic energy influence your cells? What’s the importance of Bruce Lipton’s subconscious mind research? Your subconscious mind is running the show, whether you know it or not. According to Bruce Lipton’s book The Biology of Belief, your electromagnetic energy and subconscious mind have more influence on your body than anything else. Continue reading to understand more about your cells’ behavior and health.
What are the best ways to improve your brain’s health? How does addiction negatively impact your brain? In Whole Brain Living, Jill Bolte Taylor describes a few tips for how to use the BRAIN technique in your daily life. You’ll be able to improve your relationships with others, improve your emotional well-being, and master the art of embodying each brain character when you need them. Below are the ways to improve brain function that you can practice every day.
How is modern parenting missing the mark? Why do so many people treat their parenting role as a job? There’s no doubt that parenting isn’t easy. While there are many reasons why this is, The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik says that the main one is that modern society encourages parents to raise children based on what they want them to be as adults and focus less on who they are now. Let’s look at why modern parenting is failing children today.
What’s an “attention economy” mindset? Is your attention susceptible to manipulation? In How to Do Nothing, professor and visual artist Jenny Odell argues that the feeling that you always need to be doing something is created by broader social and economic forces. She contends that directing your attention to “non-productive” things is a form of healing and social activism. Read more to learn the importance of where you direct your attention and how to reclaim control of it.
What does the limbic system do? How does the limbic system process strong and protective emotions? There are four characters in the brain that keep it a well-oiled machine. Two of these characters make up the limbic system, which is responsible for your emotions. Learn more about the responsibilities of the limbic system, according to Jill Bolte Taylor’s book Whole Brain Living.
What are Bruce Lipton’s energy psychology techniques helpful for? How can you improve healing for your children and your community? In The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton says that your actions are triggered by unconscious programming that’s been embedded in you since early childhood. But he’s optimistic about our individual and collective capacity for change. Find out how you can use energy psychology to change people’s lives for the better.
Are you struggling as a parent? Do you often think about what you need to do to turn your child into a well-adjusted, successful adult? If so, you may be acting as a carpenter parent—a parent who adheres rigidly to the blueprint for raising a “successful child”—instead of a gardener parent—a parent who nurtures the innate interests and talents of their child. In The Gardener and the Carpenter, Alison Gopnik explains how to raise children in a loving and supportive manner. Read below for a brief overview of The Gardener and the Carpenter.
Do you want to get mentally stronger? What is the Brain Huddle technique? Coined by Jill Bolte Taylor, the Brain Huddle is a tool that helps keep the four characters in your brain in check. After using this technique, you’ll walk away feeling at your best because the parts of your brain are working as a team. Continue reading to learn how to take full advantage of the Brain Huddle tool and an alternative process called the RAIN technique.
What is the High 5 Habit? How does your brain respond to this self-improvement habit? In the book of the same name, Mel Robbins describes the High 5 Habit as a practice that can boost your confidence, amplify your positivity, and propel you toward your goals. It’s a game-changing technique that will revolutionize your relationship with yourself. Keep reading to learn more about the High 5 Habit and why it’s a recommended practice.