PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EP.

7 (WAYS TO IMPROVE BRAIN FUCTION)

Hypothalamus. Hmm. One of the major functions of the hypothalamus is to maintain homeostasis that
keeps the body in a stable, constant condition. But do you know what? I cannot forget about the
hypothalamus lesson that it's not our heart that make us feel giddy and lightheaded or do unusual
things when we see our crush. Barbie love it. It's the hypothalamus. That's the reason it's not really I
love you from the bottom of my heart. The truth is, I love you from the bottom of my hypothalamus. It is
always the brain after all that is over the heart. Don't fret though, this is not an anatomy class. However,
to clearly understand that individuals mental processes and behavior, we have to study the brain. In this
episode we'll learn more details about the brain. Processes and functions that may help you in
improving your thoughts, behavior, and feelings. We'll also learn some ways to improve our brain
functions. High class I'm teacher mark and welcome to your show, where we will learn to become more
aware of who we are and better understand ourselves. And the people around us, I will guide you in
your journey of personal empowerment to become more positive as a person. Yourself every day and to
help you reach your confidence, self motivation and more. Commit your vision or plan in achieving your
aims and goals in life. Join me as you uncover your limitless potential. Let's rock this is personal
development. All depend on TV. The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It is composed
of approximately 86 billion neurons that communicate. Connections called synapses. It is always active
and act as the Control Center of the body. The brain only weighs about 3 pounds or. Which represents a
mere 2% of the body's total weight. However, it uses a whopping 20% of our body's energy, and it's
surprisingly fatty. About 60% of the brain is fat. And of course, the brain is the seed of our intelligence.
Our creativity, emotions and memory are just a few of the many things. Governed by the brain lying in
its Bony shell and covered by protective fluid, the brain is the source of all the qualities that define our
humanity. The brain works as a single organ, but it is divided into areas with their own unique expertise
and function. The brain has three main regions. Therefore, bring me brain and the hind brain. Let's begin
with the forebrain. The forebrain is in the uppermost region of the brain. It includes the cerebrum,
thalamus, hypothalamus, and the limbic system. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain covered
by the cerebral cortex. It's regulated census memory, emotions, intellectual activities and body
movement, while the cerebral cortex is responsible for processing, information is divided into
hemispheres by a band of fibers called the corpus callosum. The right cerebral hemisphere controls the
left side of the body, while the left cerebral hemisphere controls the right side of the body. Have you
ever heard someone say that he tends to be more of a right wing or a left wing tinker? They say that let
me thinkers have strong math and logic skills, while right brain thinkers are told that their talents are
more on the creative side. Given the popularity of this idea of right brain and left brain thinkers, it might
surprise you to learn that this idea is just one of the many myths about the brain. According to a 2013
study from the University of Utah, Brain scans demonstrate that activity is similar on both sides of the
brain. Regardless of one's personality. They studied the brain scans of 1011 young people between the
ages of seven and 29 and divided different areas of the brain into 7000 regions to determine whether
one side of the brain was more active or connected than the other side. No evidence of sightedness was
found. The researchers concluded that the notion of some people being more left brain or right brain is
more of a figure of speech than a. Anatomically accurate description so now that we've cleared that up,
let's move on to a more detailed discussion of the cerebral hemisphere. Each cerebral hemisphere
contains 4 lobes that share complex relationships. The frontal lobe. Parabola. The frontal lobe is situated
at the front part of the brain, which controls memory, emotion, stress response, speech, decision
making and planning. The parietal lobe is situated near the back of the frontal lobe, which regulates
sensory perception. The occipital lobe is situated at the back of the head, which regulates sight. It is
responsible for receiving and processing visual information from the retina. The temporal lobe is in the
lower lobe of the cortex, sitting close to ear level within the skull. It regulates memory, hearing, and
comprehension. It is the whole of the limbic system structures, including the amygdala and
hippocampus. Let us explore the limbic system. The part of the brain involved in our behavioral and
emotional responses, especially when it comes to behaviors we need for survival, feeding, reproduction
and caring for our young and fight or flight responses. The limbic system is a complex set of structures
that lies on. Both sides of the thalamus. Just under the cerebral. It includes hypothalamus, Maple
campus, the amygdala, and several other nearby areas. It appears to be primarily responsible for our
emotional life and has a lot to do with our memories. Imagine the limbic system as the headquarters of
emotions. In the Control Center inside one's mind that advises us in everyday life, like from the movie
inside out, the thalamus connects areas of the cerebral cortex that sends, receives and organizes
information. It also plays a role in control of sleep. And we cycles try to imagine them as a tool. Traffic
enforcers named Tala and Hamas. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus and above the brain
stem. It is one of the busiest parts of the brain and is mainly concerned with homeostasis. Homeostasis.
It's the process of returning something to some set point. It also means a helpful balance bodily state.
Our body is always trying to achieve this balance. For example, the feelings of hunger are the brains way
of letting us know that we need more nutrients to achieve homeostasis. The other way the
hypothalamus controls things is via the pituitary gland. It is neurally and chemically connected to the.
Between Terry which pumps hormones called releasing factors into the bloodstream, as you know the
pituitary is the so-called master gland. Vitally important in regulating growth and metabolism. The
hippocampus that looks like a pair of sea horses that curves back from the amygdala stores your
memory, and it's also another part of the brain. That is involved in your fear responses. If the
hippocampus is damaged, a person cannot build new memories, just like in the movie 51st dates. Next,
let's move on to the midbrain and hindbrain. The midbrain is located between the four brain and the
hind brain. It functions mainly as a relay. Center or sensory and motor nerve impulses between the
ponds and spinal cord and the thalamus and cerebral cortex. The hind brain is situated at the back of the
head. It's the brains well protected central core, which includes cerebello, that receives information
from the sensory system and the spinal cord to regulate balance and posture and coordinate movement.
Evolutionarily speaking, the hind brain contains the oldest parts of the brain. Also, the big brain and hind
brain form the brain stem. The brain stem is located at the lower part of the brain, which leads to the
spinal cord. It contains the fonts. And medula oblongata. It connects the cerebral and cerebellum to the
spinal cord. It composed of nerve fibers that carry signals to and from all parts of. With the body. Its
functions are for safety and survival as it regulates breathing, consciousness, heart rate, body
temperature, blood pressure, digestion and weight, and sleep cycles. This is a partial view of how the
brain works for you. Again, the cerebrum. In the cortex have something to do with your ability to think.
The limbic system has something to do with your feelings, while the brain stem has something to do
with your behaving safely to survive. These are all important for personal development. What are you
thinking right now? Can you look around? What do you see, smell, feel and hear? Is it good or not? Try
to look at your face. Is there any dirt that needs to be cleaned? How did you feel after you saw it? What
will you do about it then, after you take care of it? Tell yourself how it changed your mood. Haha. The
brain makes you think, feel and behave. It's complex interrelationships enable you to think critically,
creatively and carefully in various situations. The experiences you gain from these situations. Help you to
develop specific reactions towards yourself and others, which in turn determine who you are as a
person. A person who possesses right and good thoughts, processes, feelings and perception, and
understanding the different parts of the brain, processes and functions. That can help improve your
thoughts, behaviors, and feelings in the space of your life. It would be good for you to explore ways to
improve your brain functions for personal development as you demonstrate your wish to fully develop
your brain functions, enhancing and balancing your mental abilities. Will support your personal
development. The brain is responsible for our way of thinking, feeling and behaving. Still, it is essential
to serve and exercise ways to improve your brain functions as a maturing adolescent. Here are some
useful tips to improve your brain power that will help you activate your brain functions for personal
development. First, it is important to have physical and mental exercise. It is said that exercising can
help improve brain health, improve memory and protect your brain from the generation. Exercising may
include the following meditation, aerobics, solving problems, or playing mind games. Second, lead a
healthy lifestyle. This includes having enough sleep. And for adolescents like you, that means at least 6
to 8 hours of sleep at night. This lifestyle also means that you need to avoid drinking alcohol and
smoking. Did you know that smoking can cause a brain disorder called dementia? People who smoke
more than two packs of cigarettes a day had twice the dementia really, when compared with
nonsmokers in their later use. Lastly, it is also about proper food intake. It is important that we feed our
brain as well include brain boosting. Food rich in omega-3 antioxidants, amino acids and vitamin E in
your diet. Eat more vegetables. Intake drink green tea and wine or grape juice in moderation. Now that
you have learned this useful tips that could help you empower your brain, let us have a guided
meditation exercise that can help you relax and improve your mental focus. How do you feel now?
Personally, I feel calmer and more relaxed after that meditation exercise. I hope that they also had the
same effect on you. Which is good because we are nearing the end of our episode and it may be time for
you to relax even more, but before I let you go. Here are some of my debt. They're not negative
thoughts in your mind. Positive thinking, especially in the future tense, speeds up the creation of cells
and dramatically reduces stress and anxiety. So think positive, stay curious, and train your brain to
innovate and create. Fresh ideas. When you experience something new that actually stimulates your
brain, keep on reading. Imagination is a great way to train your brain, so here's what I would like you to
do for your assignment. Take a selfie showing how you can improve your brain functions for your
personal development and use the hashtag my PC journey and hashtag that add TV. So today, let me
share this goal. Be the engineer of your brain. Maintain and operate it to be always in its perfect
condition. Love your brain. Your mind is powerful. Think positive and positive things will happen. Always
be mindful. We in the present moment, this is teacher mark. I see greatness in you know you're worth.
Make a habit of developing yourself and be your best version everyday.