In recent years, there has been significant research into the hormones and mood of women over 50, allowing scientists to gain a deeper understanding of what factors contribute to their well-being and happiness. Neuropsychiatrist Luann Brisentyne offers four reasons why women become happier as they age.
Over 50 is the key to wisdom, authenticity and previously unknown happiness, according to a Spanish expert: Women's brains undergo positive changes thanks to menopause.
As the neuropsychiatrist explains, decreased estrogen levels influences how the brain deals with anger and frustration, as well as women's impulsivity. While the young female brain is prone to self-protection and often prefers to remain silent, after menopause “new hormonal influences make women want to speak out“
When we realize that multitasking and stress go hand in hand, we choose to do one thing at a time. “This doesn't mean we fall behind, it means we become more focused, more meticulous, more able to focus.says Brisentyne. – This means that by seeing your goal, you can work more efficiently than ever and won't hesitate to tell someone who's distracting you to come back later” Women become more genuine and worry less about pleasing others.
The stage of seeking external confirmation, which caused us so much suffering in our youth, is over, says a neuropsychiatrist. The only ones who can validate us are ourselves. “We behave differently and others react to us differently.“, explains the expert. Besides, “the female brain is no longer stressed by hormonal changes and has more freedom to stabilize its neural circuits, allowing it to access a sense of stability more easily than ever before“adds Brisentyne.
“If we learn to tune out everything that disturbs our peace—self-flagellation, criticism—a whole new world of possibilities opens up.says Brisentyne. – Neural networks in the brain can create new pathways, such as the ability to listen to oneself and others, and to be compassionate. All this activates joy, you didn't even know you had, and this positive mood sets the stage for good brain health“
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