Most of us were raised with the misconception that academic success was for the brainy, the intellectual, “the smart”. In actual fact, the process of studying is a sensory task – we transport information from textbook to brain through our sensory systems, always!
The topical subject of suffering from ‘Future Shock’ is a critical theme to explore, sooner rather than later.
Future Shock refers to our realities changing faster than what we can process.
Many Polyvagal Theorists are in broad terms involved with the brain and body’s response in different situations – and talk about ‘Outside, Inside, and Between’. This refers to the very real and very profound impact of the Outside world, on our Inside world, with the aim to achieve balance between these two realities.
Whether you are presenting a paper, competing as a top athlete, leading an important meeting, or writing an exam – preparation is key.
Is it possible that our perceived unimportant and fluffy sensory needs, are in desperate and urgent need of scientific re-regulation?
Sensory Neuroscience may sound abstract and complex, but is really simple to understand when we focus on the three main structures in the brain involved with emotional regulation and activation for productivity. “Calm, yet alert”.
What makes us feel unsafe and elicits a fight/flight/fright response? Crucial knowledge to have about oneself.
Self-regulation seems more relevant, and more frequently required, than ever before. Times certainly are tough, for everyone and everywhere.
It’s mid-February, with summer break a distant memory, and frantic workschedules yet again part of our daily reality.
Our amygdala in the mid brain, reacts to a sense of danger (perceived or real) from our environment, and sounds the alarm – LOUD AND CLEAR!
The broad definition of ‘neurotypical’, is a person who thinks, perceives and behaves in ways that are considered the norm by the general population.