Posts tagged brain
Does The Placebo Effect Have A Dark Side?

Does the Placebo Effect have a dark side? Science has proven that placebos can actually work. We can chalk this up to how belief systems and habits change our brains and the personal narrative we have about ourselves and the world around us. But at what point does the placebo evolve into us gaslighting ourselves? A better sense of self, an awareness of what our brain is consuming, and how neuroplasticity can shift the paradigm from internal struggles to productive challenges could help us from gaslighting ourselves.

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A Journey Into Mindfulness

I began skeptically studying mindfulness in 2017 after I had given my initial proposal for my doctoral research. I begrudgingly looked into mindfulness, a hippy-like practice that seemed too benign to make a difference in teacher stress or motivation. From the simplicity to the science of it all, the acquisition and practice of mindfulness became quite clear and necessary.

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