Taylor Brain Bytes

Dr. Taylor talks about ways to increase cognitive fitness. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru And please subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/braingurutaylor https://www.arlenetaylor.org

Dr. Taylor discusses cognitive fitness: what it is and the benefits it provides. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru And please subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/braingurutaylor https://www.arlenetaylor.org

Dr. Taylor gives several tips for recovering from catastrophic thinking and what to do if it persists. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguruu And please subscribe to my YouTube channel https:// www.youtube.com/user/braingurutaylor https://www.arlenetaylor.org

Dr. Taylor tells what catastrophic thinking is and how it affects one's life. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguruu And please subscribe to my YouTube channel https:// www.youtube.com/user/braingurutaylor https://www.arlenetaylor.org

Every person has some type of support network. How about social media as a support network? Who are the four people you "hang out with" the most? Are they wounded people? Be brave enough to disconnect from toxic people. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

How do you deal with a know-it-all? What do you do with someone who overestimates their cognitive abilities? Should you argue or "keep the peace"? Is someone else's opinion any of your business? Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

How does unhealed pain lead to counterfeit forgiveness? Can one really forgive past abuses? Does my body known the difference between genuine forgiveness and counterfeit forgiveness? Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

The literature identifies specific types of forgiveness, which have health benefits. How do decisional forgiveness and emotional forgiveness provide health and well-being benefits? Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

Discover the link between health and forgiveness, including forgiving yourself. Learn about the positive outcomes of forgiveness, and who benefits the most from forgiveness. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

Why is it when you meet someone and you are instantly comfortable? Wave lengths are not all in your imagination! Your brain responds on a subconscious level. Children and animals seem particularly sensitive. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

"What do I really know?" The more you study about a topic, the more you realize how much more there is to know. Some even develop an "imposter syndrome." Sometimes there is a low level of self-worth. Thank your brain for helping you achieve what you have achieved! Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

"There are 6 kids in our family with different personalities. Why is that?" Only 50% of the genetic code is the same. Personality is 70% epigenetic (outside of genetics). Birth order is a factor. Gender is a factor. Some parents even have a "favorite." Help children be the best they can be with their unique personality! Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

An expression used to describe an act of kindness and generosity. The person performs an act of kindness to someone who has not shown a good deed to you. Your brain will thank you for it. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

It works when you know how to use it! It is not designed to stop a behavior. It is designed to add a new replacement behavior. Use your first name and "You." Always use positive present-tense words. Reward your brain with affirmation. Willpower strengthens with practice. It takes 12 weeks to establish a new habit. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

Likely, because the brain prefers established habits. Only 1 in 5 actually follow through with New Year's resolutions. Non-specific resolutions confuse the brain. "Going to" is future tense. The brain does best with ONE resolution, and will take 12 weeks to turn your resolution into a habit. Don't tell your brain what you are "going to" do. Check out https://allmylinks.com/brainfunctionguru .

Well, for one, male and female brains and bodies are different! Innately, however, males and females are far more alike than they are different.

Is the Stockholm Syndrome Real? It can be real and true for some. Find out why! It may have to do with dopamine.

It is true about elderly people that if you've seen one you've seen them all? No! It's a myth! You become more like yourself as you age.

Dr. Taylor reads her New Year's Day poem.

By request, Dr. Taylor reads her holiday poems.

Growing up into balanced maturity takes time. It's likely not developed until late 20s or early 30s.

If the heart has its own intelligence, does it feel emotional pain? Apparently, it does. It occurs when a stressful event causes the left ventricle to dilate. Can one die of a broken heart?

The heart and the brain continually communicate. Patterns change during the day, based on your emotions. The brain appears to follow the heart's lead. "You are as you think in your heart."

How can you jumpstart healing from the social hurt of rejection? Take the best care of yourself as possible! It depends a lot on your mindset. Verbalizing thankfulness will help you heal.

Why does my heart hurt when I experience rejection? The brain processes social rejection much as it processes physical injury.