Neuroplasticity
The more often we do something, the faster and stronger our neural pathways get.
Pre-Frontal Cortex
Like a huge computer that receives messages from the rest of your brain. Helps us make thoughtful decisions, pay attention, talk through a problem and learn new things
Hippocampus
Like a big photo album that sits just behind the amygdala. It saves everything important (good and bad) that we need to remember.
Amygdala
Like an alarm bell programmed to keep us safeIt helps us run away, freeze or fight back when we are in danger.
Mindfulness
The state of being alert and mentally present for one's everyday activities.
Meditation
The focusing of attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation
Feelings and thoughts
Created by YOU, not an event or situation. Therefore YOU are in control.
Positive Thoughts
Lead to positive emotions and more relaxed way of feeling.
Feeling embarrassed
Butterfly feeling in stomach & fidgeting
Feeling nervous
Sweaty palms, increased heart rate
Feeling relaxed in class
You feel comfortable looking the teacher in the eye
Worried about not knowing the answer in class
Not making eye contact with teacher