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Our brain is complex, and we often misunderstand, grossly underestimate, and sometimes oversimplify how we think it works. What we do know is that when it comes to creating health, we can harness the immense potential of the brain if we learn to use the mind as a powerful programmer. This is why it is imperative to manage chronic stress so we can engage our conscious mind to “wake up” and give the brain more effective programs to run when the old automatic ones are causing us distress. When we consciously prune bad neural circuits that get us in trouble, “upload” new programs that promote health, and add stress-management “upgrades” to the existing systems, we can use the brain’s automatic, efficient, and subconscious pathways to carry out these new patterns. The goal is to make health a habit that we no longer have to “think” about because our brain simply executes it by default.

It behooves us, then, to maximize our brain’s efficiency by taking care of it physically (wear a helmet; get proper sleep; avoid toxins such as through good diet), taking care of it emotionally (give it rest such as with relaxation and unplugging from technology), and using it in different ways (be creative). If you find it difficult to slow down your brain waves and optimize brain chemistry, read on. Breathing deeply while using mantras or repeating a word is an effective way to slow down and take control of your brain and your conscious mind.