"Rewire stress responses by practicing metacognition daily The speaker explains that negative thought patterns and stress responses are not fixed — the brain can be consciously reshaped through a practice called metacognition, which means thinking about your own thinking. By regularly asking yourself 'Why did I respond that way?' or 'What assumptions am I making?', you interrupt automatic reactions and build new neural pathways. This practice, combined with mindfulness, creates what the speaker calls 'an effective synergy for rewiring your brain and building resilience.' Someone who applies this will pause before reacting to stress and examine the thought driving the reaction, rather than acting on it automatically. Source: Unknown Speaker, Mental Wellness Podcast, Neuroplasticity and Mental Strength"