Cleaning out your brain and recharging is one of the best ways to refuel and prep for good learning aka memory retention. Think of these “mini spa” moments at your desk, in your car, on a walk, etc.
Is there something you can do for a morning cleanse: brisk 15 minute walk or run?
Set an intention for your well being over coffee.
As the day progresses:
3. Set an alarm for your coffee break: Sit for a moment and take inventory: how do I feel? Be aware of your physiological and emotional state.
4. Take a few moments to feel the breath moving through your body. Use a 4-4 or a 4-4-4 technique to start doing volitional breathing: count 1-1000, 2-2000 up to 4 for an inhale. Repeat for exhale. If you are well versed in breathing techniques, try adding a hold for 4 in between inhale/exhale. Count 4 on inhale, 4 on hold, 4 on exhale. Be mindful to control your exhales slowly after the hold.
5. If you know how to do mindfulness, do a short version mid morning, lunchtime and mid day if at work. The two-minute version doesn’t really take you into theta meditation but it does do a small amount of cleansing.
6. After work: is there another 2 minutes you can spare before getting out of your car? If so, one of the above will work or perhaps a wonderful memory of a great vacation with your lover or your family.
The point is, and research in biofeedback shows us the more we “take 5” off the hamster wheel the more productivity and memory retention we have the rest of the day.
Of course sleep, if it’s a good 6-7 hours is the best neuro-cleanser of all.
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