The Source

physical symptoms are often the best (and earliest) indicators of our psychological state, usually before intellectual thought or logic has had a chance to intervene and interpret.

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.

You create an action board to prime your brain to grasp any opportunities that will bring you closer to the things you have identified you want in your life. More than this, you will also use the board to take action to make those dreams a reality.

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.

To be creative we also need to develop a certain level of confidence in our right to express our unique take on things; to value our own ideas and interpretations.

Abundant thinking relies on a willingness to change our patterns of thinking and make space for the new; to let go of past beliefs and assumptions and take on board new evidence and ideas.

The word used by psychologists and sociologists to describe the impact of our social connections on us is “contagion,”

“Attract what you expect, reflect what you desire, become what you respect, mirror what you admire.”

As we know, the limbic brain is responsible for the experience and expression of emotion. It is where our habits and behavioral patterns are stored; so, the gut–brain system helps govern not only the healthy functioning of our digestive system but also complex brain functions including motivation and access to our deeper wisdom.