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12/14/2025

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11/30/2025

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11/26/2025

Words from my book The Healing You Hear 🤎

11/26/2025

Anger, risk-taking, and "acting out" are all common.

11/26/2025

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Your thoughts have more power than you realize. New research shows that when you focus on the good, your brain begins rewiring itself to look for even more good. This is the essence of neuroplasticity, the brain’s natural ability to reshape itself based on repeated experiences. What you pay attention to becomes the pattern your brain learns to follow.

Scientists explain that positive focus activates neural pathways linked to optimism, gratitude and emotional stability. When these pathways fire repeatedly they grow stronger, making it easier for your mind to spot uplifting details, small wins and moments of calm. Over time this reduces stress responses and builds a healthier emotional foundation. People who practice daily positive attention show greater resilience, clearer thinking and stronger emotional control.

The study also found that focusing on the good reduces activity in the brain regions responsible for worry and overthinking. As these fear based circuits weaken your mood becomes steadier and your mental clarity improves. This shift does not require forced happiness. It simply comes from intentionally noticing things that bring peace, gratitude or joy even for a few seconds at a time.

Small daily habits make the biggest difference. Writing down three good things before bed, pausing to appreciate a calm moment or acknowledging something that went well during the day can gradually reshape the brain’s default settings. Over time positivity becomes a natural response instead of something you have to force.

Experts say this practice does not ignore challenges. It simply strengthens the parts of the brain that help you handle them with greater clarity and balance. A brain wired for positive attention becomes more creative, solution focused and emotionally grounded.

This research is a reminder that your mind is always learning from your thoughts. You have more influence over your mental landscape than you may believe. When you choose to focus on the good, you teach your brain to search for more of it, making your internal world brighter and more supportive every single day.

10/22/2025

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This beautiful expression conveys an accepting approach to , emphasizing that everyone experiences life at their own pace with their own unique perspective. It embodies the Māori commitment to honoring diversity and individual differences, encouraging an understanding of neurodiversity that goes beyond a deficit-based view, focusing instead on inclusion and respect for each person’s distinct way of being.

And yet only 7% of companies globally have neurodiversity recruiting plans in place. The current workplace is not set up for the neurodivergent to succeed, and they often encounter bias from others who dismiss them because they don’t follow the norm. This is a huge opportunity for companies, because when the neurodivergent are aligned with jobs they are most qualified for–they outperform their peers.

Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace is not just a matter of inclusivity; it's a strategic advantage. Companies that foster an inclusive environment, appreciating the unique perspectives and talents of individuals with diverse neurological conditions, are often more innovative and creative.

08/31/2025

A little humor this Sunday 🤭
But really, take yourself on a date. Learn to spend time with yourself. Heal the relationship you have with yourself 💚

08/24/2025

Dr. Bello is a wonderful provider!

Abilene psychiatrist Dr. Olu Bello, offers confidential care for depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, dementia, bipolar mood disorders and other mental health issues.

05/11/2025

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect.”💚

05/01/2025

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