Megan Mazzocco

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[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

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[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Check out my latest article: Friendship Thighs, Active Design and Longevity https://t.co/wZAVHzFa9B via @LinkedIn

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Unlock your Creative Genius today with our interactive quiz! Discover new techniques to boost Clarity, Energy, and Flow. Are you ready to challenge your mindset and unlock your full potential? Take the quiz now: https://t.co/CNycSXfIiA #Creativity #PeakPotential

[Scott Barry Kaufman ⛵ @sbkaufman]

You know the whole "left brain is analytical, the right brain is creative" tripe? Well, that's not how it works!

My colleagues and I just published a new study on the resting-state functional connectivity of eminent creative thinkers and we found some interesting things about the brains of highly creative people at rest (compared to non-eminent creators):

1. Extraordinarily creative individuals showed increase functional connectivity between the left and right hemispheres of their brain.

2. Extraordinarily creative individuals showed increased functional connectivity between their frontoparietal and sensorimotor regions. This may suggest that they can more readily access their bodily sensations and short-term tactile memory consciously.

3. Extraordinarily creative individuals showed increased functional connectivity between their frontoparietal and default mode network regions (or as I've called it, the "imagination network"). This may suggest that highly creative people have their rich imaginations (or projections of possible social worlds in the future) more "on call" and ready to be used by their consciousness when needed.

4. Extraordinarily creative individuals showed *decreased* connectivity between the occipital cortex and both the posterior cingulate and frontal opercular regions. This is consistent with prior research and I can only speculate but it seems that creative thinking may be aided at times by limiting conscious input of the outside world (I'd like to see more research on that possibility).

In general, it's pretty clear that the right brain-left brain dichotomy needs to be updated, especially when it comes to creative thinking. Creative people draw on the resources of their ENTIRE BRAIN, or at least whatever resources they can get. They have very flexible brains that can more easily glide between different large-scale brain networks.

Paper: https://t.co/MkkR1q6qUi (message me for the full article) | Study led by @drchrysikou

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

I'm speaking at Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine wih Roderic Walton. Would you like to attend?
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[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

I'm discussing “Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine” with @AngelaMazzi, James Shraiky, and Architecting . Today, Mar 6 at 8:00 AM CST in @clubhouse. Join us! https://t.co/p4sqy5xPsb

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Good morning Twitter Tribe! - it’s Monday & time for your weekly dose of inspiration. Join Architects as Healers to discuss social determinants of health, health equity, & public health outcomes with James Shraiky#publichealth #bluezones #healthequity https://t.co/D9QQioauwf

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Just posted a photo @ Las Vegas Convention Center https://t.co/YKjVRPd3vp

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@AgathaChocolats My work here is done.

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

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[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Did you know Sleep is the number one predictor of physical and mental health outcomes? The CDC estimates that 1 out of 3 adults is sleep deprived, while a new recommendation from the AMA suggests physicians screen patients 65 or younger for anxiety—Why not query Sleep first?

[Angela Mazzi @AngelaMazzi]

Sleep is the #1 predictor of health outcomes, yet most of us don't get enough of it. Learn how to up the quality and amount of sleep you get each night to improve your physical and mental health, boost your creativity and increase longevity. https://t.co/2vPsuF8vjd @megatorial

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[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Eat lunch in solidarity with Women’s Wellbeing! #womenshealth #mindset #bluezones #relationships #community #designers #publichealth #collectivehealth #boundaries #nutrition #movement #socialresilience #IAQ #circadianhealth #qualityoflife #healthspan #positivehealthoutcomes

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Good morning Twitter Tribe - It’s Wednesday and time for your wellbeing lunch break! Honor the intention of this restorative repast by joining Wellbeing X Design: Global Women’s Vitality Circle ⭕️ to eat lunch in solidarity with women’s health.

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

We know from studying Blue Zones that relationships and practicing wellbeing in community is essential to vitality, longevity and quality of life. This week, MINDSET: Crystallize and hold boundaries around things that energize. DM for Zoom Link

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Speaking with @AngelaMazzi and Odile Smith #biophilia in practice on purpose. https://t.co/5ElrPcNjSg

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Good morning Twitter Tribe! it’s Monday and time for your weekly dose of inspiration with Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine. Join us as we explore updates to the #circadianlighting project. https://t.co/w2sF9D8Xyr

[Angela Mazzi @AngelaMazzi]

Ready to reap the rewards? 💖 - https://t.co/PAzWWWcyv7 Living the dream isn't just a saying- it's a choice. We make a difference and have an impact when we are willing to embrace our growth edge and let go of the status quo.

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

Good morning Twitter Tribe! - it’s Monday and time for your weekly dose of Inspiration with Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine. Join us today for the Salutogenesis Network!
#salutogenesis #resilience #mentalhealth #sleep #circadianhealth
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[Angela Mazzi @AngelaMazzi]

I'm discussing the Salutogenesis Network onArchitects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine with @megatorial in the Architecting club. Tomorrow, Nov 14 at 9:00 AM EST in @clubhouse. Join us! https://t.co/O3y5ijllHK

[Megan Mazzocco @megatorial]

I'm discussing “Architects as Healers: Buildings as Medicine” with @AngelaMazzi, Dena Prastos, and Architecting . Today, Nov 7 at 8:00 AM CST in @clubhouse. Join us! https://t.co/Sh9Pt4anWf