The world has long been trying to figure out how to develop the capabilities of the human mind. Both traditional science and spiritual practices were engaged in this. Together with the Skyeng online English school, we have selected seven sites in English that will allow you to at least get inspired and, at the very least, pump your mental abilities.
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Here are some exercises for brain development. A group of scientists worked on them for about 30 years, including the neuroscientist Michael Merzenich, who promoted the theory of brain plasticity. In accordance with it, the brain, firstly, is able to adapt to specific tasks, and secondly, it is able to “reboot” itself, like a computer. Each time the exercises on the site become more and more difficult. Thus, as the authors say, the brain begins to work more productively over time. You can listen to Michael Merzenich .
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Phil Parker is a psychotherapist and author of motivational books about personal effectiveness. Many consider him a pseudoscientist who cannot be trusted. For example, he claims that the words we speak change our lives. The resistance of the scientific community does not prevent him from giving lectures at many universities. Believe Parker or not, it’s up to you, the site contains a selection of his podcasts. The performance can be viewed .
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Podcasts. Here, the Lighting Progress coaching team (London) talks about how to make your life happier and healthier using the features of the brain’s perception of the surrounding reality. The podcasts are hosted by Helen Harding and Claire Brooker. The first is about how to learn to focus attention and avoid stress.
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The site is dedicated to the practice of mindfulness. Translated, it means “mindfulness, concentration, the ability to concentrate.” The practice came to Western culture from Buddhism. The site contains articles about this and recommendations on how to breathe and meditate properly in order to relax as much as possible after a hard day.
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Blogger Leo Babauta from California talks about the experience of using mindfulness. He is not a professional psychologist or scientist. He has six children and is a vegetarian who runs and writes books. Here you can find practical tips, for example, how to quit smoking, learn to get up early, motivate yourself to solve problems, and so on. .
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A site for people who live with chronic pain. Its founders, neuroscientists Marla Golden and Michael Merzenich, believe that constant pain in humans causes neoplastic transformation of the brain. The site contains materials on this topic and music that will improve brain function.
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Life hacks and life tips from Debbie Hampton. The girl was in a protracted depression for more than 10 years. She attempted suicide, suffered a head injury, but eventually recovered. Now he is busy helping others. The site contains research in the field of neuroplasticity of the brain, as well as near-scientific materials.