The term “rewire your brain” has become a buzz phrase in the last decade or so. We see the headlines everywhere; blogs, websites, books, and magazines.

But what does it actually mean? Our brains are not computers and, last time we checked, there is no wiring coming out of our ears. 

When experts talk about rewiring the brain, what they are really referring to is neuroplasticity: the ability of the brain to reorganize itself in response to various sensory experiences.

It has been proven that our brains are constantly changing throughout our lives and that we can control these changes with certain activities. 

Brain expert Jim Kwik notes that our brain is very much like a muscle and mental exercises yield gains just as physical ones do. 

We did some research and put together a list of 5 science-backed ways to rewire your brain!