Neuro Exploration: Delving Deeper into Self-Awareness
Day Four: Reflect on a recent challenge
Reflecting on challenges involves fascinating neural processes.
Self-Reflection:
Brain regions associated with self-reflection include the dorsomedial and lateral prefrontal cortex, insula, and cingulate areas.
When you reflect on yourself (compared to others), these regions light up, revealing self-specific activation.
Challenging Situations:
Research shows that challenging situations impact cognition. They make it harder to understand your surroundings.
During challenges, your brain may prioritise survival responses over reflective thinking.
Individual Variability:
How your brain reflects on self and emotions varies based on sociocultural experiences and genetic factors.
Understanding these neural processes can inform mental health interventions.
So, next time you face a challenge, know that your brain is adapting dynamically!
Exercise
What did you learn from a recent difficulty or set back?
Question
How does my body respond to stress? Reflect on your stress triggers and coping mechanisms (good, bad and ugly!)
When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves