Neuroplasticity is the process by which the nervous system adapts and updates its predictive maps based on experiences. It involves changes in neural connections, specifically at synapses where electrical and chemical information is exchanged, shaping our perceptions, emotions, thoughts, and actions. Early life neuroplasticity allows for effortless learning like acquiring multiple languages without an accent until about age 12; after that point—and especially post-25—it requires deliberate focus to induce change. Traumatic events can instantly reshape these neural pathways but targeted efforts can rewire them to reduce their emotional impact.