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Be Your Brain's CEO

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D Magazine

Sandra Bond Chapman

Overview

Research has shown that the brain has the ability to change and improve throughout a person's life. The Center for BrainHealth has developed techniques to help people improve their brain health and become their brain's CEO. The five techniques include:
  • Identifying two "expansive thinking" priorities each day.
  • Taking brain breaks to recharge the brain.
  • Practicing innovative thinking to improve neural efficiency.
  • Avoiding multitasking.
  • Rebooting the reasoning brain by overcoming the stress response.
By adopting these techniques, individuals can take charge of their brainpower, focus on problem-solving, and make better decisions.Read full story

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Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD

Chief Director Dee Wyly Distinguished Professor, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences Co-Leader, The BrainHealth Project

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