downtime that activates the default mode network is absolutely critical for a healthy brain.3 Every time we blink, our default mode network activates and our conscious networks take a brief rest. Even simply closing your eyes, taking a deep breath, and exhaling can help refresh the brain. When your default mode network is active, you think about yourself, about your past and future, and about problems that need to be resolved, all of which are crucial for developing a sense of self. You consider the experiences and feelings of other people, a process that is important for the development of
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