2k. Internal Regulation
Ever wish you could convince your body to spike a fever the day of a big math test you didn’t study for? Your brain is in control of a whole bunch of internal systems you can’t consciously change, including your temperature. While that stinks for your math grade, it’s really a good thing. Without you having to lift a finger, your brain is managing all sorts of complex functions like breathing, heart rate, hunger, thirst, body temperature, growth spurts and about a million other important things.
Fast Fact
There are some automatic brain functions you CAN gain control of, like your heart and breathing rates. Check out these meditations to learn to focus inward and start slowing your heart and breathing rates. These are GREAT for reducing anxiety before those math tests!