Let’s Talk Trash!
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HOW DOES YOUR BRAIN WORK?
The average size of the brain is 3 pounds (A). As if that wasn’t interesting enough, the average person has 48.6 thoughts per minute. That’s some 70,000 thoughts a day all from this tiny organ. (B) Thoughts come to us throughout the day for a variety of reasons. Most are random and come from observation or need such as “It looks like it may rain” or “I’m hungry”. Others come from experience and training such as “I hate homework” or “School is boring”. You see, even though
Your brain contains billions of nerve cells arranged in patterns that coordinate thought, emotion, behavior, movement and sensation. A complicated highway system of nerves connects your brain to the rest of your body, so communication can occur in split seconds. Faster than the fastest computer, your amazing
brain controls every move you make. Your brain tells your muscles when and how to move. It lets you feel emotions, laugh and cry. It allows you to learn new things and get out of the way of danger. Your
the brain is an organ, it acts like a muscle and a sponge and as such, it’s soaking up experiences all the time. The things we experience and the way we view the experience sets up the training gym for our brains. The final way thoughts come to us is a little tricky. These are thoughts based upon what you are feeding your mind or better yet, what you “dump” into it. In this series, we’re going to talk about the garbage of the mind. What exactly is garbage of the mind? It’s the “junk” that fills your mind and steals the joy out of life. It’s the “rotten thoughts” about yourself and others. It’s the negativity with which you view the world due to endless news cycles of negativity. It’s the attitude of envy that results from comparing yourself to the highlight reels of your peers on Instagram and Twitter. In the coming issues, you will learn more about each of these and more importantly, you will learn how to throw out the garbage and leave room for what matters! ADDITIONAL SOURCES: https://www.reference.com/science/average-size-human-brain- a49ed80fc93b9ffe#) B>> https://www.reference.com/world-view/many-thoughts-per-minute- cb7fcf22ebbf8466
brain keeps working even when you’re asleep. It sends the signals that make your heart beat, your lungs draw in breath and your eyelids blink. The three pound wrinkly mass in your head might not look like much, but it’s a powerful master control panel. One scientist called it “the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe.” Inside your brain are billions of microscopic cells called neurons. Neurons send electrical and chemical messages to your body. SOURCE: http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-your-amazing-brain/
My name is Valarie Harris and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Mental Health Service Provider (MHSP) in the state of Tennessee and owner of Harris Professional Counceling Services, PLLC.
FACT: The neurons in your brain make enough electricity to generate a low-watt light bulb. FACT: Your neurons are joined by tiny pathways or roads. When you do something a lot – like ride your bike – the pathways in your brain that send messages about bike riding are strengthened. This is sort of like a walking path that you walk on every day.
FACT: If you don’t do something very often, the pathways become weak. Imagine an old pathway filled with grass and weeds. Practice really does make perfect because it strengthens neural pathways. If you’re not good at math, start practicing. Chances are, you’ll get better. FACT: Your brain sends more messages everyday than all the phones in the world. Now that’s a lot of texting!
FACT: Messages can fly from the nerves in your body to your brain at more than 150 mph. Whew! FACT: Exercising can make you smarter. When you exercise, blood flow to the brain is increased. Your brain also releases hormones that can help you learn. So, get moving to get smarter.
BRAIN FUN FACTS!
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