The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is a cluster of cells at the base of the brain. It has various functions, but let’s focus on how the RAS filters information and keeps you focused on your beliefs, values, and goals. The RAS is like a gatekeeper that filters out unnecessary information to help you stay focused […]

In order the understand anxiety, it’s important to understand the brain with anxiety. Here is a short scientific lesson on the inner workings of anxiety. Prefrontal Cortex The prefrontal cortex assists with decision making, judgment, problem-solving, focusing attention, and impulse control amongst other functions like personality development. Consider it the control center and rational part […]