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Why Do Humans Dream, and What Do Our Dreams Mean?

Hey there people! Now tell me have you ever woken up after a wild dream and thought, "What on earth was that?" Perhaps you were in the sky, being followed by a strange person, or studying for an exam while at school. Dreams can be humorous, strange, or even terrifying. In my field of mental health , I frequently get these questions on the meaning and purpose of dreams. Together, let's explore this fascinating topic. First lets know what is   REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase of sleep:   Our brains are extremely busy when we sleep via REM ( Rapid Eye movement) , almost as when we are awake. REM sleep typically starts within 90 minutes of falling asleep. The majority of our dreams occur around this time. It is as though we are witnessing a fast-moving movie in our minds behind closed eyelids. These dreams aid in our emotional processing, improve our memory, and occasionally even assist us solve difficulties. That means that while you dream during REM sleep, your brain is conti...

The Myths of Multitasking: "why our brains struggle with Juggling Tasks"

Multitasking appears to be a symbol of honour in our fast-paced world since it allows us to accomplish more in less time. However, have you ever given it any thought as to what exactly happens to your brain when you are multitasking?  Imagine attempting to balance a ball on a bicycle. Sounds hard, right?  Your brain goes through that when you attempt to manage several activities at once. Rather than improving productivity, multitasking can result in mistakes, anxiety, and decreased efficiency. According to research, our brains aren't built to manage multiple activities at once. Due to the frequent task switching that depletes our mental energy, multitasking typically consumes time rather than reduces it. Let's look at it with a  simple experiment . Consider reading a book and having discussions at the same time. See how difficult it is to give either of them your whole attention? This is a result of your brain's ineffective attention-splitting mechanism. Your brain must ...