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Oct 25, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rachel Taylor
Fieldfisher is proud to announce that it has signed the Greener Litigation Pledge, reinforcing our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of litigation and supporting the UK's ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This pledge reflects our dedication to sustainable and responsible business practices, both in our internal operations and in the services provided to clients.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Stevin Lu |Lois J. Starr |Rachel Taylor |Anji T. Yetman
1 Introduction Turner syndrome (TS) is a relatively common genetic disorder characterized by complete or partial absence of an X chromosome in females (Cui et al. 2018). The co-morbid conditions associated with TS have been well characterized and include congenital cardiac, renal, and reproductive organ anomalies (Cui et al. 2018). Patients may also have a host of acquired conditions with potential for development of autoimmune, hepatic, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and cardiac disease (Cui et al.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
drracheltaylor.substack.com | Rachel Taylor |Rachel Taylor
Let’s learn about the intriguing world of “niksen,” the Dutch art of purposefully doing nothing:What is Niksen? Definition: Niksen literally means “to do nothing” or “to be idle without purpose.” It’s about embracing stillness and allowing yourself to exist without any specific goal or task. Practice: Niksen can be as simple as sitting in a chair, gazing out of a window, or listening to music—without any agenda.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
drracheltaylor.substack.com | Rachel Taylor
Let’s explore the fascinating neuroscience behind silence and its impact on our brain:Insight: Silence and Solitude for NeuroplasticityNeuroplasticity: Our brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize itself is called neuroplasticity. Silence and solitude play a crucial role in promoting this plasticity. Quiet Moments: When we intentionally seek silence, our brain engages in introspection and self-awareness.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
drracheltaylor.substack.com | Rachel Taylor |Rachel Taylor
Rest and neural reorganisation: When doing nothing leads to mass neural changes! Insight: Rest and Neural ReorganisationCognitive Aging and Neural Changes: As we age, our brain undergoes widespread neural reorganisation processes. These changes impact various cognitive functions. Semantic Memory and Communication: Semantic memory refers to our general knowledge of words, concepts, and ideas.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
drracheltaylor.substack.com | Rachel Taylor
Neuro Inertia and Creativity:Insight: Doing Nothing for CreativitySometimes, taking a break or doing nothing can be surprisingly beneficial for creativity. When you pause and allow your mind to rest, it creates space for processing information and solving problems. This insight aligns with the idea that “eureka” moments often occur when we least expect them—during a walk, a shower, or even while daydreaming.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
drracheltaylor.substack.com | Rachel Taylor
Each week I am inviting you to choose just one task to focus on that will support the tone of the week. You need to be able to commit to it consistently each day, every day, until Sunday. That is how the brain changes. By changing the environment, having new experiences and being consistent with it. New Experiences=Neuroplasticty/Neurogenesis1. Niksen: This Dutch concept encourages purposeful idleness. Allow yourself moments of stillness—staring into space, observing nature, or simply being.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
drracheltaylor.substack.com | Rachel Taylor |Rachel Taylor
Let’s talk about the neuroscience behind creativity-enhancing rituals:Rituals and Brain Conditioning:Rituals are deeply rooted in the neuroscience of conditioning and habit formation. External cues, such as lighting a candle, the scent of tea, or even the phases of the moon, create shortcuts in the brain. These cues remind us of the desired state of mind or being associated with the ritual . Creativity and Rituals:Establishing a creative routine can wire your brain for creativity.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
drracheltaylor.substack.com | Rachel Taylor
Dopamine and creative insights:Dopamine and Creativity:Dopamine, a neurotransmitter, plays a crucial role in motivation, reward, and pleasure. It’s well-known for its involvement in the brain’s reward system. Interestingly, dopamine is closely linked to creativity. When your brain releases dopamine, it acts as a little pleasure and motivation booster. Aha Moments and Dopamine:Those sudden bursts of understanding, known as “Aha” moments, are associated with dopamine release.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
drracheltaylor.substack.com | Rachel Taylor
Creativity involves intricate neural networks within the brain. Prefrontal Cortex (PFC):The prefrontal cortex plays a central role in creative thinking. It’s involved in planning, organizing, problem-solving, and decision-making. During creative tasks, the PFC helps generate and evaluate ideas, allowing us to explore different possibilities. Hippocampus:The hippocampus is crucial for memory and associative thinking.
