Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog Exercise: If you or someone you know does bad things consider that an unhealthy brain my be the source of the problem. Oh I’ve considered it. The person I’m thinking about is not violent. That’s a plus. They are just a murderer of relationships. I’ve even bought […]
Day 181: Six Lessons from the Scans of Murderers Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog As discussed in the last few chapters a damaged PFC (pre-frontal cortex) can lead to poor decision making skills. In this chapter Dr. Amen was able to help a serial cheater with PFC issues hold his marriage together. He did this by getting his patient Jose to
Day 177: The Two Most Important Words for Brain Health: Then What? Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog Don’t ignore your gut feelings because you are overcome with the high of new love. If you feel somewhat uneasy about a new relationship get some opinions from people you trust on the person. Chances are someone with no history with your new fling will see them
Day 173: Use Your Brain Before You Give Your Heart Away, Part 2 Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog Love can have huge positive implications or it can have huge negative complications. Falling in love releases so many feel good chemicals it can cause us to be blind to red flags. Exercise: When you fell in love with the wrong person how did your gut instinct
Day 172: Use Your Brain Before You Give Your Heart Away, Part 1 Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog Regularly surprise your partner with small and memorable gestures to get keep them thinking about you. Exercise: Do something special for someone you love to embed yourself in his or her mind. Ok. I will do this. Update 9/5/2024. I’m in a bit of an argument with
Day 169: Embed Yourself in Your Partner’s Brian Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog Relationships are going to be better if you are dealing with 2 healthy brains. Andy’s brain looked 25 years older than his actual age and he was having marital problems. Andy was having 3-4 alcoholic drinks a day but justified it by saying he never gets drunk.
Day 168: A healthier Brain Equals a Sexier You Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog Dr. Amen was getting stressed out over a particularly difficult married couple. After 9 months he wanted to give up. He almost suggested to them they should get divorced. As a last ditch effort he decided to scan their brains. The scans showed that she had a
Day 166: Better Relationships Through Biochemistry Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog Neuroscience can be used in a practical way to help improve your relationships. Do you have a partner that says no a lot. Try rephrasing your question. Instead of “would you like to…” try ” I’ll bet you don’t want to…”. This should help your partner give
Day 165: Practical Neuroscience Can Bring More Love Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog This chapter has an anecdote about a married couple very close to divorce. As a last ditch effort from their counselor they were referred to Dr. Amen. When Dr. Amen scanned their brains hers was normal and his looked like a drug users. The husband and wife
Day 164: When Relationships Struggle, Think of the Brain Read More »
Synopsis about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog What you really mean is “I love you with all my brain.” Your brain controls all functions of you body. Eating, breathing, loving, etc. Your relationships will improve the better your brain gets. Exercise: What issues are most persistant in your most important relationships? How might your
Day 163: Stop Saying “I Love You with All My Heart” Read More »