What will you CHOOSE to do differently...?

If you know these facts about your brain … what will you choose to do differently?

This last weekend I was in a different city. I met new, and interesting people. I facilitated a half day Enneagram ‘Be your BEST self’ workshop, and I participated as a delegate, in a fascinating ‘Scale your Business’ two day workshop.

Being away from my home and my office … always gives me additional time to look at ‘life and people’  slightly differently. Given that there are no ‘home chores’ or distractions … I have more time for me, and more time to contemplate new perspectives on how we all choose to handle our lives so vastly differently.

Without delving into inter-personal issues, and emotional issues (that were intriguing), I also watched how some people eat & drink mindlessly. Others talk boastfully about ‘little sleep’, and many complained about the Cape Town wind and rain, and their inability to exercise outside.

Here are a few FUN FACTS about your BRAIN, and my thoughts on the “So What?” factor. Hopefully the facts and a “nudge” from the SO WHAT will get you to shift how you Think, Feel and Act!

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1. Your brain isn't fully formed until the age of 25. Brain development begins from the back of the brain, and works its way to the front. The Pre Frontal Cortex controls planning, reasoning, and decision -making.  
   So what? If you have kids, who are 25’ish or younger … be more compassionate!
   I have been taking a lot of deep breaths on this one lately :-}
2. A piece of brain tissue ,the size of a grain of sand, contains 100,000 neurons and 1 billion synapses.
   So what? If you’re complaining about your inability to focus or concentrate, rather visualise how many grains of sand your skull can hold. Reframe this : you’re flipping clever. Change your ‘negative self talk’ and get on with it!
3. The human brain can generate about 23 watts of power (enough to power a lightbulb)
   So what? If you live in South Africa, pity you can't power a lightbulb or two. Building on fact #3 above… you’re only as smart as the number of hours of ‘sleep’ / much-needed rest you get per day. Adequate sleep helps maintain the pathways (between the neurons) in your brain. Clock up those hours tonight.
4. It’s a myth that we only use 10% of our brains. You actually use all of it.
   So what? Neurologists confirm that your brain is always active. Yes, even when you are sleeping. So sleep well and eat well. No processed foods. Limited sugar and limited ALCOHOL. Get your heart rate up for at least 20 mins per day : skip, run, jumping jacks, plank and sit-ups whatever … NO excuses. Aim for 7 days a week. Afterall, you brain is active 7 days a week.
   
   The game of life is certainly played in the +/- 15cm between your ears!
   
   #BRAINawareness #bekindtoyourbrain #brainhealthhappylife #BOUNCEFORWARD

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