Signs that my prefrontal cortex is finishing its development:
1. I'm wearing a lot more sunscreen, since I realize that I soon be more concerned about having my skin age at a normal pace, and I realize that a tan isn't that great--especially when it's just on my nose. I'm Finnish and Norwegian--I shouldn't force anything.
2. I take my calcium supplement.
3. I think about cholesterol--at least once a day!
4. My ability to keep my thoughts about other people's behavior or my complaints about the weather to myself while traveling in a large group has improved. I may soon be allowed to participate in a Rick Steves tour...which I believe has a no whiners or trolls policy...something like that.
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for many of our personality traits and helps us deal with conflicting feelings, predict the consequences of our behavior, and control impulses that, if left uncontrolled, could lead to negative social outcomes. Supposedly, this region is not fully-developed until about age 25. It's a strange feeling to read that my brain hasn't matured yet, but I hope maturing won't end at age 25. :)
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