How to Harness Neuroplasticity to Become a Lifelong Learner

Understand this concept and supercharge your learning

Eva Keiffenheim
5 min readNov 22, 2023
Created by Eva Keiffenheim on MidjourneyAI

Have you ever wondered what makes your brain able to change and adapt?

Contrary to the 1960s belief that the brain was mostly permanent, modern discoveries proved its continuous adaptability, making neuroplasticity the key to opening up new possibilities in the art of learning. If you’ve yet to harness its potential, you’re missing out.

As a learning science nerd, I’ve dug deeper into neuroscience, brain research, and cognitive psychology to understand evidence-based principles that can maximize learning.

In this article, I explore neuroplasticity and how you can use it to improve your learning journey.

What Does Neuroplasticity Mean?

In simple terms, neuroplasticity refers to your brain’s ability to adapt and change throughout your life due to experiences, learning, and environmental factors. It’s like the brain’s magic trick for evolution, allowing it to form new neural pathways and modify existing ones, providing us with the capability to learn and adapt continuously.

Imagine your brain as a dense forest, and thoughts are paths through the forest. The more you think a thought, the…

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Eva Keiffenheim
Eva Keiffenheim

Written by Eva Keiffenheim

Learning expert with 5M+ reads. Committed to building a fairer future, one narrative at a time. Start writing for millions of readers http://bit.ly/learnletter

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