Making Right Choices For Your Not-So Guilty Pleasures

Insights from a baby's brain ~  (Source: Google Images)  Oxford University researchers began studying newborn newborns' brains in 2007. They discovered something unexpected.  The typical adult human brain contained 41% fewer neurons than the average newborn brain, according to the researchers' comparison of the newborn brains to the adult human brain. This revelation didn't seem to make sense at first. Why are adults more intelligent and talented if newborns have more neurons?  Let's discuss what's happening, why this matters, and how it relates to developing better habits and improving both your mental and physical performance.Coining the term ‘Synaptic Pruning’ ~ As we get older, a process known as 'synapse pruning' takes place. The connections between the neurons in your brain are called synapses. The basic premise is that your brain creates more connections between neurons that are used more frequently by pruning away connections between neurons that aren't used. ( Synaptic pruning is the process of removing extra synapses and neurons from the brain to make neural transmissions more efficient. It's a normal part of brain development that helps strengthen important connections and eliminate unnecessary ones.)  For instance, your brain will fortify the connections between those musical neurons if you practice playing the piano for ten years. The connections get stronger the more you play. Furthermore, the more you practice, the faster and more effective the connections get.The exciting part is about to begin. Let's discuss the significance of synaptic pruning in the formation of new habits. Stacking Habits  ~ (Source: Google Images)   (Source: Google Images)  You undergo synaptic pruning with each habit you develop. Your brain creates a robust neuronal network to sustain your current actions, as I have mentioned above. The relationship gets stronger and more effective the more you do it.  You most likely take your strong relationships and habits for granted on a daily basis. Your brain is probably quite good at remembering things like brewing coffee in the morning, opening the blinds as the sun comes up, and taking a shower every morning. possibly thousands of additional routines. These solid relationships might help you establish new routines.Making Your Own Advantage Out Of It ~ (Source: Google Images) You can take advantage of the interconnectedness of behavior when forming new habits. Identifying an existing habit you already practice every day and then adding your new behavior on top of it is one of the finest strategies to form a new habit. This is referred to as habit stacking.  A unique type of implementation aim is habit stacking. You link your new habit with an existing habit rather than with a specific time and place.The secret to realizing your full potential and living a happy life is developing good habits. Recall that developing healthy behaviors is a journey that calls for commitment and perseverance. No matter how tiny your improvement may seem, acknowledge it and have patience with yourself. You'll discover that when you accept these beneficial adjustments, your general well-being increases and you become more resilient and self-assured in the face of life's obstacles.