Awesome Neuroscience Blog

*Previously published on 2e News and Variations Magazine at https://www.2enews.com “You are capable of more than you know.” — Glinda from The Wizard of Oz To understand why twice-exceptional kids sometimes can struggle to master new skills, one might first examine how our brains work. The human mind is comprised of knowledge and energy flow. Our knowledge is our perception of the present, made tangible through our five senses and our memories. Energy flow is electrical pulse

The New Year brings loads of positivity and hope. How can you make the most of it and ride the waves of positivity? The mind, body, and thoughts are connected like a web. You cannot have one radiate light without the other. We are beings designed to perceive our environment and have autobiographical memories embedded in our senses and our hippocampus. But how can we cultivate positivity and move into our highest self? It begins with our mind and thoughts. As a realist,

As you begin the new year, set your visions by mindfully adjusting when life throws curve balls. Swing for the fences each and every time because you never know when you will make it home. Set an attainable goal that has meaning and is specific. The greater detail of the how, when, where, and the why will make your goals more concrete and clear in your mind. If you want to travel, choose your destination, create a budget, and have an idea of why you want to travel to your d

Dear Spencer, For you on your eighth-grade graduation. I am in awe of the person you are. You teach me daily how to be better and to always question. In all of the time of the universe, light years, cosmos, you came to me like pinpoints of stars to ignite my imagination. Always imagine, every moment, every day, it is never idle or silly to imagine. Always know this: I love you no matter what. There is nothing about you that can disappoint me when you are being your truest

Depression is insidious. For people suffering from depression joy is elusive. Depression is not only a general feeling of sadness or being down and out. It is a serious condition and needs attention. People suffering from depression cannot just get over it and move on. They need support, healing, and to discover the epicenter of their pain. It is estimated that 6.7% of the US population has had an episode of depression. That’s 16.2 million Americans. Of that population,