Linkage of Brain - Mind - Life - Work - Happiness These diagrams are the integrated concepts and principles of Buddhism, neuroscience, psychology and self-improvement in a one-page summary. The loop links eight key elements that are interactive, all of which influence and greatly affect each other. No. 1 : Element of life comprises the link between the body, brain, and mind; three parts of the brain (the reptile brain or hindbrain for survival instincts, the mammal brain or midbrain for emotions, and the human brain or forebrain for intellect; in general, the first two parts dominate the human brain , i.e., people always judge and react to stimuli according to their instincts and emotions rather than their intellect); 5 functions of the brain/mind (sensing, feeling, thinking, memory, and directing). No. 2: “Mechanism of emotion and behaviour” are based on the functions of the brain/mind. It starts from sensing (our sense organs receive stimuli in our daily life). It then stimulates feelings and thoughts, which lead to actions in situations or events. In general, people interpret the stimuli based on their own views/mindsets (which are determined by their past perceptions or memories) which are mostly inaccurate or negative and then react to situations or events according to those inaccurate or negative feelings, thoughts, and emotions. The consequences are mostly undesirable (stress, pain, suffering, conflict, violence, and etc.). No.3: “8 ways to practice” promotes neurogenesis (growth of new brain cells) and neuroplasticity (rewiring of old and new brain cells) of the brain in those who practice the “8 ways to practice” regularly, enabling them to: (1) Attain mindfulness, wisdom, emotional intelligence, and clarity and insight (No. 4). These mental powers enable people to attain self-awareness and self-control which navigate them to respond to the situations or events in accurate or positive ways with desirable consequences (good relationships, good solutions, work, joy, peace, and happiness); (2) Promote growth mindset (No.5) which enables people to continue learning, growing, and enhance self-improvement skills such as the “4 Skills”, “7 Knows”, and “7 Habits” (No.6). They will learn to master mental tools such as the “3 ways to live and work happily” (No.7) and “Humanistic Management” (No.8). These tools will then positively affect the mechanism of emotion and behaviour (No.2) by having keen self-awareness, empathy, clarity and insight, and the ability to respond to situations and others with a neutral, unbiased view/mindset. One must continuously practice the “8 ways to practice” to promote ongoing positive changes in your brain, body, thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Through these “8 ways to practice”, one can learn to be happy and maintain happiness without waiting for the elusive “when am I finally going to be happy” moment. By committing to these “8 ways” and making them a daily habit, you can change your brain, your mind, and ultimately change your life. DR. SURAKIAT ACHANANUPARP, MD, MPH MS. CATARINA H., MA (Psychology)
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