Social and Cognitive Growth
Social development is your natural ability to connect with others and feel like you belong. This skill impacts almost every other area of your growth, so it's pretty important to work on.
Healthy social skills help you build better relationships and develop strong communication abilities. You'll also boost your self-esteem, improve your learning, and get better at solving conflicts with a positive attitude.
Cognitive development involves how your brain processes thoughts, beliefs, and values. Your brain is literally rewiring itself right now! The connections between your left and right brain hemispheres are getting stronger, making you think faster and more effectively.
Your prefrontal cortex decision−makingcenter is still developing, while your amygdala (emotion center) is already fully mature. This explains why your emotions sometimes feel overwhelming compared to your logical thinking.
Brain Fact: Your emotional brain develops faster than your logical brain - that's why intense feelings can sometimes take over your rational thinking!