Frontal Lobe
The largest part of your brain, right behind your forehead — home to planning, personality, and the ability to think before you act.
The largest section of the brain, located behind the forehead. Responsible for planning, decision-making, personality expression, social behaviour, and impulse control. Often called the brain's 'command centre.' Many neurodevelopmental conditions involve differences in how the frontal lobe communicates with other brain regions — not damage, but different wiring patterns.
How it works
Your frontal lobe manages decision-making, social behaviour, personality expression, and executive functions. It's the last brain region to fully develop (not until your mid-20s), which is why impulsivity and risk-taking peak in adolescence.
Think of it like
It's like the CEO's office of your brain — in charge of the big decisions, but sometimes still under construction.
What it feels like
You might feel like your 'thinking brain' and your 'feeling brain' are in different time zones. That's normal — especially if your frontal lobe is still wiring itself up.