#47: How our brains work
One of the many consequences of the pandemic is that most of us have become far better acquainted with our own minds – for better or for worse.
Cut off from social interactions, deprived in too many cases of the daily occupation of work – and the sense of purpose and focus that provides – at the very least we’ve had a lot more time to think. And it’s highly likely that those thoughts we’ve encountered have explored the realms of worry, anxiety, stress and depression which, whilst sad and concerning, has at least had the positive upside of bringing the conversation around mental health mainstream. We no longer need to struggle along in silence, because it’s OK to admit that we’re not OK all of the time.
Meanwhile, more and more resources are becoming available to help us process what’s happening in our minds and to better understand the dynamics – and the biology – at play.
And that brings us to the theme of this week’s The Power Up: How our brains work; as we explore the topic from a range of angles, dispelling commonly held myths and exploring the latest scientific research.
In this week’s edition:
// Your brain doesn’t work the way you think it does
// How your brain decides to put effort in
// Five surprising ways exercise changes your brain
// Novelty & the brain: Why new things make us feel so good
// Why mental self-awareness is good for your brain
// How to be a genius
Plus loads of bonus content too…
As ever, I hope this week’s Power Up helps you understand yourself a little better, and that you learn something you didn’t know before
Enjoy…
