Tag: neuroplasticity

Endings Are Not “Failure Signals” to the Brain

From a neural perspective, the brain is not designed to preserve everything—it’s designed to optimize for survival, efficiency, and meaning. When something ends (a relationship, role, identity, environment), the brain initially registers: But once safety is re-established, the brain does not cling blindly. It begins a process called adaptive pruning. Just as the brain prunes unused synapses during development,… Read More Endings Are Not “Failure Signals” to the Brain

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Synaptic Pruning: How the Brain Lets Go to Grow

When we talk about “letting go” emotionally, it often feels abstract — like advice easier said than done. But your brain actually knows how to let go at a biological level. This process is called synaptic pruning, and it’s one of the key ways your brain adapts, learns, and evolves throughout your life. What Is Synaptic Pruning? Your… Read More Synaptic Pruning: How the Brain Lets Go to Grow

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A Continuous Journey of Learning: Embracing Neuroplasticity and Lifelong Growth

A Lifelong Commitment to Learning: My journey of exploring neuroplasticity is not confined to the walls of a classroom or the pages of a textbook—it’s a lifelong commitment to learning, growth, and self-improvement. Every day presents an opportunity to expand my understanding, challenge my assumptions, and integrate new insights into my practice and personal life. Whether through reading research papers, attending seminars, or engaging in hands-on experiences, I embrace each opportunity to deepen my knowledge and broaden my perspective.… Read More A Continuous Journey of Learning: Embracing Neuroplasticity and Lifelong Growth

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