Category: Neuroscience

  • Ninety seconds…

    Ninety seconds…

    It’s good to know that nobody or situation can “make” us do or feel anything. When the trigger or strong emotion comes, we can be with it (not suppress it.) We can choose to ride that wave for just 90 seconds and it will pass. Yes, it is uncomfortable, but it is 90 seconds y’all. Just 90 seconds.

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    I love this post on Reddit: 

    “Ok, I feel <name of unpleasant feeling> coming on. Of course it’s unpleasant and I wish I didn’t have to feel it. This feeling can only last about 90 seconds. Instead of trying to avoid this feeling, do I think I can handle 90 seconds of it until it passes? Yes, I think I can handle that.”   Read more here


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  • Rewire your brain with gratitude!

    Rewire your brain with gratitude!

    You can rewire your brain by adding gratitude to your self-care ritual. Practicing gratitude enhances self-care, while self-care facilitates gratitude. It’s a lovely cycle! By actively training our brains to embrace gratitude, we strengthen the neural pathways that spark feelings of appreciation. It’s a cost-free way to experience more joy. #selfcaremonth #gratitude #neuroscience

    Read more here: https://www.byrdie.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude-5191622

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