“The brain takes eighteen years to grow, and a lifetime to mature.”
-Dr. Caroline Leaf,
Cognitive Neuroscientist
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
I was surprised to come across this subject while reading today's entry in “The Word for You Today." Relevant topic I confident you will find useful.
It is an interesting fact that every organ in the body was fully formed when you were born and got bigger as your body grew.
Your brain however, takes 18 years to fully form and continues to mature until the day you die.
No matter how old you are, your break is still growing.
Why is the fact your brain continues to grow good news?
Think about that for a moment... what could that mean for you..?
How might self-reflection help shift the way you think?
self-reflection | noun meditation or serious thought about one's character, actions, and motives.
You don’t have to stay stuck in old or faulty thought patterns. You can still improve your thinking. Knowledge is power!
Lifehack.org shares,
The Power of Self-Reflection: 10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself:
1. Am I using my time wisely?
“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne
2. Am I taking anything for granted?
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your last misfortunes, of which all men have some.” – Charles Dickens
3. Am I employing a healthy perspective?
“Perspective is as simple as answering this question: If I had five months to live would I experience this problem differently?” – Shannon Alder
4. Am I living true to myself?
“A lot of the conflict you have in your life exists simply because you’re not living in alignment; you’re not be being true to yourself.” – Steve Maraboli
5. Am I waking up in the morning ready to take on the day?
“Know that dreaming is a waste of sleeping time and energy if you don’t wake up to achieve them.” – Israelmore Ayivor
6. Am I thinking negative thoughts before I fall asleep?
“Insomniacs know that there is something about the night. A darkness, an energy, a mystery that shrouds things. It hides things at the same time as it illuminates them. It is this thing that allows us to examine our thoughts in a way that we can’t during the day. It is this thing that brings truth and clarity.” – Courtney Cole
7. Am I putting enough effort into my relationships?
“Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.” – J.K. Rowling
8. Am I taking care of myself physically?
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha
9. Am I letting matters that are out of my control stress me out?
“The reason many people in our society are miserable, sick, and highly stressed is because of an unhealthy attachment to things they have no control over.” – Steve Maraboli
10. Am I achieving the goals that I’ve set for myself?
“Those who do not move, do not notice their chains.” – Rosa Luxemburg
You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge.
How will you improve the way you think and view yourself?
...what are you willing to do..?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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The Power of Self-Reflection: 10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself
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