Advantages of the Right Brain

Weighing close to three pounds, the brain is a dense, squishy mass of protein and fat. It contains approximately 100 billion nerve cells (neurons), and acts like a control center for our bodies. Among other things, it helpfully reminds our lungs to breath and our hearts to beat. From above, the brain appears as two complete halves. These are the right and left hemispheres, closely connected to each other by a large, flat bundle of nerves called the corpus callosum. The right side of our brain connects to our left side and vice versa. We all possess the ability to use both sides of our brain, but in most cases, one side is more dominant.

Imagination and Creativity

• A person who is right-brain dominant is likely more intuitive and has more imagination than that of a left-brain dominant person. The right brain excels at artistic qualities like painting, singing and story telling. Right-brain people often make decisions based on gut feeling rather than facts, whereas left brains rely more on logic and analysis.

Problem Solving

• Right brains generally work well in groups and do better when it comes to essay-style questions in school or on exams. Often referred to as divergent thinkers, right brains can see the whole picture, which helps when it comes to problem-solving. On the other hand, left brains may find it more difficult to think outside the box.

Connectedness and Spirituality

• Meditation and tranquility are traits connected to the right hemisphere of the brain. A right-brain dominant person is more open to embracing the total perspective. She finds it easier to embrace spirituality and universal connectedness. When it comes to meditation or yoga, a left-brain dominant person can lose interest quickly; therefore he must switch to the right side to help him achieve calm and peacefulness.

Adventure Seekers

• Because a left-brain dominant person weighs everything out logically, he isn't as apt to go bungee jumping because he has analyzed the procedure and its possible consequences. Right brains are impetuous and tend to seek adventure and fun. Consequently, right-brain people are often good at and enjoy athletic sports.

Additional Advantages

• Other qualities that right-brain dominant people possess could include the following: lives in the present and can envision the future; has good spatial perception; is good at understanding images and symbols; is good at working with others and teamwork.