Our brain and body function in the circadian rhythms, which are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. Exposure to more light during the day and less light at night is critical in calibrating the body’s internal “circadian” clock and is...
The Pitfall of Multitasking
Are you a multitasker? I have fallen into the trap of thinking that I can do it - I can multitask effectively! Truth is, only about 2.5% of people can multitask effectively and I don't think that I fall into that category. Most of the time, we do not truly multitask...
Do you find yourself distracted and not getting your tasks done? Maybe you are using "summer time" as an excuse? Here are some supercharge tips to focus better.
Eliminate Distractions: Identify what distracts you and cut it out. If you pick up your phone too many times then turn it off....
Humans are built to move. We often think that movement is just important for our muscles, joints, heart, and to lose weight, when in fact it has a lot more benefits. Movement stimulates the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for focus, concentration, planning, and organization. It stimulates...
Do you love to listen to music? Do you use it to energize and get in a good mood or sometimes use it to calm down and relax? Here is some interesting information about music and the brain: listening to music activates almost all areas of the brain. Therefore it can have a variety of benefits.
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There is no denying that social media is a big part of our world today. It keeps us connected, informed, and can be educational. On the downside, there have been many studies that show that it triggers more depression, loneliness, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Just taking a week off has been...
'Common knowledge is not common practice" - that's right, we all know what to do but we still don't do it (including me). We know that we shouldn't be on the screen that long, shouldn't eat that extra donut, should have gone to bed earlier, should have done that workout that we had planned...
Have you tried alternate nostrils or just single nostrils breathing before? Alternate nostrils breathing is a breath control practice in yoga and meditation but it is also a great practice to add to any daily routine.
Alternate nostril breathing, also known as Nadi Shodhana or "balanced...
Last week, I talked about procrastination and how to avoid it. Did you check in with yourself? Have you been procrastinating in some areas? In order to conquer and avoid procrastination, we first need to create awareness and recognize that we are procrastinating.
Procrastination is the act of...
Have you been looking forward to the summer? Looking for a change of rhythm, travel, and less to deal with? We can't wait for summer to come and then a couple of months from now, we realized that we procrastinated and are behind schedule. The To-Do List of unfinished tasks becomes massively long....
Do you find yourself checking your phone first thing in the morning? Getting the news, checking the emails, answering text messages, and then getting stuck on social media?
It is fairly common knowledge that being on your phone/screen late at night impacts your sleep. Today I will share why...
We can create more happiness by doing certain things more often. Happiness is experienced when specific neurotransmitters are released in the brain. Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphin are made in the brain and act as chemical messengers, communicating messages between nerve cells...
