Powers of the Mind !

This is the kind of world we want to

build !
Truth
- Adolescents are behaving the way Improving Intelligence
they are because of Remodeling in Part 1: Seeking out mental simulation
the BRAIN.  Try new things
 Challenge self constantly
2 Things that are happening  Eliminate certain conveniences
1. Pruning (Differentiation)
 Network with other people
- In childhood, you absorb what you
Part 2: Engaging in Right Activities
have learned but as you grow,
 Play an instrument
particularly in adolescent stage, the
 Read regularly
brain takes away learnings or
 Do puzzles
events that is not important or
 Practice meditation
used.
 Study a second language
2. Myelin Formation (Linkage)
Part 3: Changing Lifestyle for Managing
- Healthy sheaths that allows
Stress
connected neurons to communicate
 Exercise
with each other in a much more
effective way. You use the focus of  Eat right
your attention to reinforce what  Improve your sleep
you want to held onto.

Pruning itself – (growing)

 As you grow, some synapses in the
brain are removed.
 The reason for pruning is to
specialize the brain, as the child is
developing she generalize learning.
 Adolescents begin to find their
passion.
 Pruning is a “use it or a lost it
principle” (If you don’t use it…you
will lost it. Ex. Sports, music…)

 The ultimate goal of remodeling is

to make an integrated brain.

 Integrated Brain is a pathway to

WELL BEING
 Outcome of the integration of the
brain:
Kindness + Compassion =
better relationship

 Start caring with other people.

 Wanting to help them.