Adrian Winship - Neuroplasticity: Exercises to Improve Cognitive Flexibility, Conquer Trauma and PTSD, Change Bad Habits, Eliminate Depression and So Much More!

The human brain is a wonderful thing. It's constantly undergoing changes each time we experience things in our lives. Think about it: How different are your thoughts and behaviors now than they were 20 years ago? Although we don't really think about this change, this is actually neuroplasticity in action. At its very core, neuroplasticity is any change in the organization and structure of the brain as we learn, adapt and have different experiences.

As you repeat thoughts or emotions, you are reinforcing neural pathways. Each time you have a new thought, you start creating a new way of being. As small as these changes are, if you repeat them enough, this leads to a change in how your brain functions. When it comes to neuroplasticity, this is referred to as the "muscle building" aspect of the brain. The more we repeat a certain emotion, action, experience or thought, the stronger it becomes. And when you don't repeat these things, they tend to fade away. As the old adage goes, "Out of sight, out of mind."

Another way to look at neuroplasticity is that it's the physical basis of why repeating actions or thoughts increase their power. As time goes by, these become a part of our being. Literally speaking, we become what we do and think.

Although some people haven't even heard about neuroplasticity, it's actually at work throughout our lives. The connections in our brain are constantly either becoming weaker or stronger, depending on what you are repeating. For younger people, their brains are still easy to change. But as we grow older, change doesn't occur as easily as it did in the past. With age, our brains lose some of their plasticity, which, in turn, causes us to become more "fixed" in terms of how we perceive, learn and think.

Our brains are key to everything we do and think. When you learn how to harness the power of neuroplasticity, you will be able to improve your thoughts and actions. Neurofeedback works with the basic principles of neuroplasticity to help you control your own mind.

In this book, you will learn all about neuroplasticity. Before going into the strategies of applying this to your life, we will first be talking about the science behind neuroplasticity to help you understand the concept better. As we delve into this concept, things will hopefully become clearer for you.

Neuroplasticity is the incredible capacity of the brain to adapt and change. It's the physiological changes that occur in your brain as a result of all the experiences and interactions you have with your environment. Although you have likely already reached adulthood, this doesn't mean that you cannot change your life or the bad habits that you have learned through the years. As mentioned, the brain is constantly changing. As long as you understand and accept this concept, neuroplasticity becomes a lot easier to apply.

With neuroplasticity, you can recondition your brain and reorganize your thoughts to make the changes you want to see in your life. Of course, there are proper ways to do this, which we will be learning later on. With that being said, let's begin by learning more about what you can expect from this book.