Neural Tug-of-War When you entertain a new thought that contradicts an old conclusion, your brain doesn’t just “think”—it defends. The anterior cingulate cortex flags the conflict. The amygdala prepares for “threat.” The prefrontal cortex weighs evidence. Growth begins the moment you pause the reflex to defend the old and choose to examine the new. 👊Help someone gain some of their own mental strength by sharing this list and inviting them to join Mindset Masterclass! Share it out to your other socials: MINDSET MASTERCLASS MEMBERSHIP ALERT ‼️ As an affiliate, you get an honorary monthly fee for any you invite who sign up to Mindset Masterclass. Just copy and forward the link to this post or use the affiliate link in your Mindset Masterclass profile.

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The day you were given life wasn’t your choice. But the day you take complete responsibility for that life? That’s the day everything changes

Optical illusions, odd perceptions, and cognitive glitches aren’t brain failures. They’re your brain doing exactly what it was engineered to do: 1) predict quickly 2) conserve energy 3) keep you alive. The data is fine. The interpretation is where things go sideways. Don’t distrust your brain. Debug your thinking. ☝️ Catch my live audio discussion on the cognitive neuroscience of illusions using this link: https://x.com/therapy_bites/status/1989393550191333780?s=46 Invite some friends to the party 🎉 Share out your Mindset Masterclass affiliate link in all your socials and with all your friends.

What’s Your PURPOSE This Week? Higher scores related to having value-based motivation (a motive, a reason to live the way you live) is associated with approximately 28% lower risk for developing cognitive impairment and a later onset of cognitive impairment across the studied ethnic/racial groups, even among those with genetic risk for dementia. These findings indicate that consistently engaging in pursuits with deep purpose has the potential to reduce cognitive impairment and dementia risk. Values > Motive > Behavior > Habits The Purpose-Driven Life Is Calling How will you respond?