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The power of imagination can play an important role in our lives. It is an important skill for planning, creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking. Including building confidence and as adults; which is not a skill that we are encouraged to strengthen.
Unfortunately, as we get older we are often told to “face reality”. Therefore we don’t spend much time playing or using our imagination for fun. Today we are going to change that because using our IMAGINATION is GREAT FOR OUR BRAIN and overall mental health.
Studies are proving that imagination generates new synaptic growth, which improves the brain’s neuroplasticity. This means the brain has a better ability to learn, grow and heal. Which is huge for the adult brain. The adult brain has the ability to increase synapses. It has profound potential in maintaining and even increasing the brain’s cognitive power.
Benefits of using the power of imagination
Using imagination and visualization as a training tool for the brain has a real advantage. It is that the brain doesn’t know the difference between fantasy and reality. Therefore imagination is a powerful tool for helping people overcome phobias, post-traumatic stress, and reach peak performance…
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