Positive Attitude Improves The Brian
Brain mapping shows that the areas for emotional and executive functions are interconnected physiologically. (Executive function governs our ability to start, stop, plan and execute actions.) Because of that, thinking positively helps to create new connections between neurons in the brain that support motivation and effort -- now and in the future. As a basic concept in neuroplasticity states: "Cells that fire together wire together." Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 08/21/08

Posted August 21, 2008 05:46 PM