Dr. Caroline Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist and author, shares her insights on the power of the mind in shaping our lives. She discusses the significance of managing negative thoughts and transforming mindsets, introducing the 63-day commitment for habit formation. Their conversation highlights how personal choices impact mental well-being and emphasizes gratitude's role in improving cognitive function. Dr. Leaf also speaks on anxiety's function as an alert and the importance of addressing toxic thoughts for overall health, advocating a community-based approach to healing.
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Mind Drives Brain And Body
The mind is distinct from the brain and drives the brain and body rather than being identical to them.
Caroline Leaf says the brain and body are ~1% of who you are and the mind is the other 99%.
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Thought Clouds Build Brain Networks
Words and experiences build a 'thought cloud' in the mind that copies into the brain and body as protein networks.
Neuroplasticity is driven by the mind changing the brain, not the brain changing itself.
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Use 63 Seconds And 63 Days
Stop a negative spiral within 63 seconds by consciously redirecting your response to an experience.
Commit to 63 days of consistent practice to stabilize a new habit and rewire your mind-brain network.
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