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The Nervous System Was Never Designed for Constant Activation

by Alison Hutchens | May 18, 2026 | Behavioural change, Brain Health, workplace wellbeing

The human nervous system is designed to move between periods of activation and recovery. Modern workplaces rarely allow this. Continuous notifications.Back to back meetings.High cognitive demand.Emotional labour.Constant accessibility.Pressure to perform. Over time,...

The thoughts you repeat are physically reshaping your brain

by Alison Hutchens | Apr 26, 2026 | Behavioural change, Brain Health, Mental Fitness

Chronic negative rumination does not simply affect your mood or mindset. New neuroscience confirms it measurably shrinks the brain regions responsible for memory, sound judgement and emotional resilience. This is what is happening inside your skull and how to reverse...

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