A Growth Mindset

Men and women's brains function differently. But what does that translate into exactly? Watch and learn.

1. Men and women have distinct brain structures. For instance, women typically have verbal centers on both sides of their brains, while men’s brains typically only have verbal centers in their left hemisphere.  2. Hormones like estrogen and testosterone significantly influence brain function. Estrogen has been shown to increase cerebral blood flow, provide anti-inflammatory effects, and promote neuronal synapse activity.  3. Brain anatomy varies between genders. On average, males and females show greater volume in different areas of the cortex, the outer brain layer that controls thinking and voluntary movements.  4. S*x hormones impact cognitive functions. Testosterone is associated with improved spatial abilities, while estrogen influences learning, memory, and mood.   5. Understanding these differences is crucial. Recognizing how gender-specific brain structures and hormones affect behavior and cognition can lead to more personalized approaches in healthcare and education. #brains #brain #testosterone #women #men

“Real isn't how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.”

“Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit.

“Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are Real you don't mind being hurt.”

“Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,” he asked, “or bit by bit?”

“It doesn't happen all at once,” said the Skin Horse. “You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand.”

- Margery Williams Bianco, ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’

Do you love Me? Alice asked.

No, I don't love you! replied the White Rabbit.
Alice frowned and clasped her hands together as she did whenever she felt hurt.

See? replied the White Rabbit.

Now you're going to start asking yourself what makes you so imperfect and what did you do wrong so that I can't love you at least a little.

You know, that's why I can't love you.

You will not always be loved Alice, there will be days when others will be tired and bored with life, will have their heads in the clouds, and will hurt you.

Because people are like that, they somehow always end up hurting each other's feelings, whether through carelessness, misunderstanding, or conflicts with themselves.
If you don't love yourself, at least a little, if you don't create an armor of self-love and happiness around your heart, the feeble annoyances caused by others will become lethal and will destroy you.

The first time I saw you I made a pact with myself: "I will avoid loving you until you learn to love yourself."

From ‘Alice in Wonderland’

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What’s your favorite benefit of sobriety? 🫶🏻

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Drop a 💯 if you agree.

What have you been putting off?

What’s stopped you from starting?

My guess is it’s fear. Fear stops us from doing so many things - big or small.

👉🏻 It’s time to face those fears and stop procrastinating.

What’s one thing you can accomplish today that you’ve been putting off? Let me know in the comments. ✨

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With the right mindset, anything is possible. ✨

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