The habit of complaining again and again is shrinking your brain, science gave a big warning: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: We often cry in front of others or complain about situations to vent our anger. We think this is lightening the mood, but according to a research from Stanford University, constant negativity and complaints are harmful to your brain. Hippocampus Can be shortened.

1. Attack on Hippocampus (Brain Shrinkage)

The hippocampus is the part of the brain that Memory And Problem Solving Is responsible for.

Bearing: Constant complaining increases the level of ‘cortisol’ (stress hormone) in the body.

outcome: Excess of cortisol starts destroying the neurons of the hippocampus, due to which your ability to think and understand starts decreasing.

2. Re-wiring the brain

Our brain is very flexible. When you complain repeatedly, a special path is formed between the neurons of the brain.

Science of Habit: The next time a small problem arises, your mind will automatically run towards negative thoughts. That means your brain becomes ‘hard-wired’ for negativity.

3. Danger of ‘second hand complaining’

Just as ‘passive smoking’ is dangerous, listening to complaints of others is also harmful for you.

Mirror Neurons: When you sit with someone who is constantly crying, your brain’s ‘mirror neurons’ start copying the same emotion. Due to this, your energy also starts decreasing and you start feeling stressed without any reason.

(Image showing a stressed person surrounded by negative thought bubbles)

4. Cortisol: The body’s enemy

When you complain, your brain goes into ‘fight or flight’ mode.

Physical harm: Due to this, blood pressure increases, blood sugar level becomes high and your immunity starts weakening. In the long run it can cause heart diseases.

5. How to change this habit? (Expert Tips)

Gratitude: Think of at least 3 things a day that you are grateful for. It can reduce cortisol by 23%.

Be Solution Oriented: Instead of discussing the problem, talk about its solution.

Distance from negative people: Limit the time you spend with people who always talk negatively.

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