Neural plasticity

Neural plasticity is the ability of neurons and neural networks to change their connections and the way they operate under the influence of experience.

Definition

Neural plasticity involves changes in the strength of synaptic connections, network reorganization, and adaptation to learning, the environment, or injury. It does not mean arbitrarily "reprogramming" the brain at will; change requires stimuli, practice, time and biological conditions. It can support learning and rehabilitation, but it can also perpetuate unfavorable patterns if they are repeated often.

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Practice and life

Choose one pattern to reinforce and practice it every day in a small, repetitive way. Record context, repetitions and effects.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to treat neuroplasticity as a quick hack. The second mistake is to forget that the brain also plastically reinforces harmful habits.

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