Tag: neuroscience
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Wellbeing during Civil Unrest
Wellbeing during Civil Unrest We are in a time of civil unrest in the USA. Civil unrest affects our wellbeing. Let’s explore wellbeing during civil unrest. What Is Civil Unrest? Civil unrest consists of protests and speaking out which can disrupt the usual flow of society. There may be violence. In the case of Minnesota Read more
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Wellbeing and a World without Hate
Wellbeing and a World without Hate Hatred is the act of hating. It is a strong sentiment which hijacks our humanity, thus affecting our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our communities. Imagine a world without hate. Let’s explore wellbeing and a world without hate. The Neuroscience of Hate In a 2023 research article, Pluta et Read more
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Belonging is Important for Wellbeing
Belonging is Important for Wellbeing In previous posts, I have spoken about the neuroscience of wellbeing, often referencing social connectedness. I have cited the literature related to peace and conflict resolution to highlight the contribution of social capital to safety in our communities, de facto our collective wellbeing. Let’s explore belonging from a slightly different Read more
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Managing Emotions Through Awareness
Managing Emotions Through Awareness Managing our emotions may seem like a simple task. Neuroscience tells us that emotions and their management require involvement of multiple brain centers. Being aware of our emotions is a benefit for managing them. Let’s explore further. The Neuroscience of Emotions I do not pretend to be an expert in the Read more
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Smiling, Emotional States, and Neuroscience
Smiling, Emotional States, and Neuroscience Smiling is a complex activity. Let’s explore smiling, emotional states, and neuroscience. Smiling Defined What’s in a smile? Loaded question. A smile is a means to communicate information from the person smiling to the world outside of the smiling person. A smile is a facial expression. Many muscles are involved Read more
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Neuroscience and Peace in 2025
Neuroscience and Peace in 2025 There is a neurobiological basis to achieving peace in our world. I ended my last post with a tall order for 2025: Peace in our world. Neuroscience and Peace in 2025 is the topic. So, let’s explore the neuroscientific basis of brokering peace in 2025. Conflict Resolution Requires Neuroscience Brokering Read more