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Brain: about the Human Brain
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Perception is reality...and perceptions change over time, taking reality with them.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Perceptions are fragile things. Our perceptions are partial, filtered, skewed... Even some of our most-vivid and most-believed…
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Yes, it can be difficult...that's why it's called work.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet But, Difficult should not mean Unpleasant . Physically-difficult work burns up energy in muscles, etc. It strengthens the…
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Other people prefer it when you are present-minded rather than absent-minded.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet 'Getting present' is a Focus exercise...a mind-process of narrowing and fixing attention. 'Staying present' is a Concentration…
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Inspiration is the music of creative intelligence.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Our gift of creative intelligence must be there to inspire ourselves and others. Our intuition is a special gift, with deep…
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When troubles consume your thoughts, remember "Your tooth will cease aching if your house is afire..."
The Thinking Behind The Tweet " Your tooth will cease aching if your house is afire... " Frank Channing Haddock made that point in his 1910 classic, ' Power…
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You know you need to take small side-steps to get out of a Bad-Habit ruts.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Habits exist in loops of brain circuitry. [Or, at least, that's a description that allows us to understand and address Habits.]…
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There is no set reality; reality is but what we make of it, nothing more, nothing less, unless we ask for another's view.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Along the lines of ' perception is reality ' and 'don't assume, ask questions'...and much more.
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When you criticize people their brains scream "No" and constructive communication is over.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet When 'No' thoughts are filling the brain there is little room for 'Yes" thoughts. In fact, chances are 'No' and 'Yes' thoughts…
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You have a choice: you can multi-task for mediocrity or you can focus for excellence. What's your choice?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Brain experts are telling us: The uptrend in multi-tasking , especially multi-tasking involving high-tech communication…
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Willpower is the human body's most energy-intensive process.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet The brain accounts for 20% of the body's energy use. And, nothing consumes more brain energy that the exercising of willpower …
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The busier we are the less we remember...don't fight it...use check-lists.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Writing things down: it's a simple thing to do...it's also a powerful strategy for aiding memory and a powerful tactic for…
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The Layman's Mindfulness: use more noggin, do less sloggin.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Mind Your Behaviour: use a little more brain, have a lot less pain.
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Unresolved, lingering problems gnaw away at brain energy. Attack problems and pluck that destructive power away from them.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet The brain represents 2% of body mass while it consumes 20% of body energy. The brain is 'energy intensive'. Much brain energy…
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Most people tend to express problems in ways that do not reveal the true source of their pain.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet And most people reply to such cries for help with cries for help. [a helpful message from Eckhardt Tolle] It's all about the…
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Success contains a blend of 'imaginative' & 'disciplined' thinking.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Creativity versus Logic. Entrepreneurship versus Big Business. Rock Logic versus Water Logic. Einstein versus Socrates. The…
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Educate your brain: don't just stuff it full of facts and demand it work harder - mould it so it does a good job of thinking.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet If you are thrilled with the way your mind and brain are serving you...terrific! If you are not thrilled - take your mind to a…
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Multi-task for mediocrity - or - Focus for excellence. That's the choice.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Can this common sense [backed by brain science] withstand the urgencies of your day? Focus & concentration bring excellence…
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A thin skull allows important stuff to get in easier.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Mistakes bang into and bounce off thick skulls . This annoys Mistakes because their role is teaching lessons. The problem is…
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Multi-task for mediocrity or focus for excellence.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Brain experts are telling us: The uptrend in multi-tasking , especially multi-tasking involving high-tech communication…
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Criticism, Adrenalin Spikes & Improving Relationships
Some people naturally repulse criticism. These people may show outward signs of their repulsion. These people may not show outward signs, or their repulsion…
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People. Icebergs.
When we observe people, we observe the equivalent of the tip of the iceberg. We observe people's Actions. We observe their vocal actions, their body…
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‘Real trust’ requires no thought; ‘Synthetic trust’ requires much careful thought.
Simon Sinek wrote, “Trust is like love. Both parties have to feel it before it really exists.” I read Simon’s ‘daily inspiration messages’ and from time to…
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10 Thoughts for Keeping Good People
Have Culture - if it isn't defined it will define itself Give Compliments - everyone wants to use talents to create value...and get regular pats on the back…
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Our brains are amazing tools…what an understatement!
Our bodies are amazing tools...one fascinating example, our bodies deliver energy to us when we experience stressful situations. Our brains are the…
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Spending time complaining about not having enough time - Don't you think that's being silly?
Here’s what happened to me: I accepted life is a relentless stream of states of mind I recognized some of those states of mind are positive, while others are…
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Taking Anxieties to better places
Anxiety is the body's way of helping its owner act properly when situations signal danger. Anxiety - that's the body helping its owner act properly. We…
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It's all a matter of mindset
Life is states of mind. Life is a relentless stream of states of mind. Business life is a relentless stream of states of mind. States of mind cover a huge…
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How do disorganized people accomplish productive things in business?
To explore this topic, I did some on-line research and found an interesting article that has fed into my thinking process. Below are some excerpts from that…
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If I could only help you focus...
My friend Lorie Saxby taught me about the 7 pre-frontal cortex activities known as Executive Brainsmarts : Focus, Initiate, Plan, Organize, Shift, Monitor…
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Leaders & What To Do About Stress
When our brains/minds register things that are important, our bodies experience stress responses. The more important the topic/outcome is to us, the higher…