The brain naturally prefers what feels familiar. That is why trying something new can feel uncomfortable, even when it is good for wellbeing. The good news is that this isn't where the story ends. In the previous blog, Why Does Your Brain Resist Change?, we looked at why the brain often resists change. This follow-up explores what can help. Training your...
Wanting to change is rarely the hard part. Sticking with it is. New habits, new routines, even good ones, tend to meet resistance from somewhere deep and automatic — and that resistance has more to do with wiring than willpower. Why Does Your Brain Resist Change? The brain is designed to keep people safe because it is biologically wired to prioritise survival...
Someone at the next table is chewing their lunch. For some this is just something that happens in the background, but for someone with misophonia, it can trigger an immediate surge of emotion. They might need to leave the room. This is not because they are being too sensitive. It is a condition that affects the brain. Misophonia is a condition...
There is a particular moment in the afternoon usually somewhere between two and four o'clock where your eyes feel heavy. Concentration wavers. The clock appears to move more slowly, and motivation dips. A cup of coffee might help briefly. A sugary snack might feel like a solution — sometimes it does not. If this sounds familiar, it is because it is...
