The Source

Feelings that attach to this energy deliver its nuances and character, and act as a filter through which we experience our lives.

The stronger our sense of purpose, the more the reward of moving towards that goal outweighs any possible distractions to our brain.

to make sense of the cognition of others is known as “theory of mind” and we use this to interpret, understand and predict the actions of those around us.

It is perhaps surprising that although the rumination that leads up to a decision requires mental energy, it’s the point of decision itself that is most energy-intense for our brains.

Mind wandering, focused thinking and selective attention can all be strengthened with practice. Giving yourself the time and space to think without distraction can lead to new ideas and perspectives.

you can’t manifest what you don’t consciously notice.

Selective attention is the cognitive process in which the brain attends to a small number of sensory inputs while filtering out what it deems unnecessary distractions.

The most common effect of facing difficulties is a strong desire to stay within our comfort zone, precisely when we need to broaden our options and patterns of behavior.

Studies have shown that our tolerance for physical pain directly correlates with our ability to withstand stressful emotions—our pain thresholds are interlinked—and this can pan out in many arenas of life.