Decision-Making Simplified
Helen emphasizes the importance of simplifying decision-making by dropping to a "blank screen," allowing the brain to adapt and respond to what feels better. She discusses how our brains physiologically alert us to bodily needs, such as hydration, and encourages exploring various methods like mindfulness or meditation to find what works best for the individual. This approach not only aids in decision-making but also helps avoid the cycle of second-guessing and overthinking.In this clip
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Untangle
Use Neuroscience to Retrain Your Brain and Make Better Life Choices. With Dr. Helen McKibben
Related Questions
Can we adapt new habits to the degree that we don't think about them and they become automatic in our lives, as discussed in the episode 27: David Eagleman | How Your Brain Makes Sense of the World and the clip Brain Adaptation Insights?
Can we adapt new habits to the degree that we don't think about them and they become automatic in our lives, as discussed in the episode 655: David Eagleman | How Our Brains Construct Reality and the clip Automatized Behaviors?