EP 380: The Default Mode Network and How it Impacts Our Happiness

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 1:31 a.m.

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Have you ever heard of the Default Mode Network?
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\\nIf you answered \\u2018no\\u2019 to that question, I\\u2019d like to let you know that you have certainly experienced it many times.
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\\nThe DMN is a particular circuit of neurons in your brain that becomes active when you are not.
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\\nAny time you\\u2019re \\u2018doing nothing\\u2019 or engaged in an automatic activity (ie: washing dishes, driving your car, brushing your teeth), the DMN is highly active.
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\\nIn the most simplistic terms, you could say the DMN is the wandering mind.
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\\nBut it turns out that when our mind wanders, it mostly wanders to negative thoughts.
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\\nSpecifically, negative thoughts about ourselves.
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\\nThe result is a sense of isolation, which is the breeding ground for depression, anxiety, and stress.
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\\nThe good news is that it is super simple to counteract this effect and diminish the power of your DMN.
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\\nThis solution is as simple as paying attention to your unfolding, moment-to-moment experience.
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\\nWould you like to learn how to do this?

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