This explanation about morning brainwave patterns is so helpful. I've been working on having screen-free time at night and in the mornings - it helps to have a clear rationale for what I'm doing 😀
Thank you! I love Julie’s work for her practical advice we can incorporate in our lives every day - “News we can use!” I also love distilling things down to bullet points for the “Do’s”
1. On waking: get out of bed, breathe & stretch.
2. Focus: one single task at a time.
3. Glymphatic system: link to follow
4. Movement: get up at least once an hour, 10 min walk daily minimum
These tips are helpful reminders and the science behind them is interesting. Making changes like these are simple, but not easy. Why do we know what to do but have difficulty doing it? I know there are a ton of books about building better habits, but again, the transition from the information to the action is key. How can we train our brains to do a better job of that?
You are absolutely right, knowledge doesn't change behavior! I was fascinated by this question so I took a course on behavior change specifically for health. Long story short - behavior change is hard, but it is possible. It's all about reducing barriers and increasing benefits. Community and accountability help too.
Thanks, Julie ... I find that if I can reduce friction and even eliminate decision-making -- decide once, then just execute -- I can be more consistent.
Right on, and it's not just you. People know what to do, but building consistency is hard in an unpredictable world. The good news is that momentum works both ways -- start to do it daily, and pretty soon it's a habit and hard not to do it!
Stopped watching the news years ago, but sitting is definitely my downfall - as a distance-learning student & housewife, my only real break is getting up to go to the kitchen or the bathroom. I already do 1.5hrs a day of exercise, so adding in more isn't really feasible 😕
Thank you! I don’t think anyone else could sum it up better and make it more simple to follow! Now, if this could be enforced as a 101 class, especially for all healthcare provider professions that would be awesome! 😊
This is all just such silly stuff. You really clog up the internet. Most of this is just plain wrong. Brain not designed for multitasking? You should learn about the human brain, you would be absolutely blown away by the multitasking abilities of the human brain. I think we haven't scratched the surface at all on how many things the brain can do at once, could well be infinite. How about this other one don't follow the news. Don't learn about what's going on in your world. Let the wolf eat you alive. Here's another one drink a feen in the morning but not in the afternoon. What is that got to do with anything? This is all just garbage.
There are real things you can do to help your brain. Feed it clean it stimulate it. Exercise it. Train it. NeurOptimal
If it's all towards the same goal of creating a coherent piece of music, that's not multitasking. Multitasking is two different goals at the same time.
This explanation about morning brainwave patterns is so helpful. I've been working on having screen-free time at night and in the mornings - it helps to have a clear rationale for what I'm doing 😀
That's awesome Dr. Vicki!
Oh I love this!! Such clear and easy changes with medical explanations behind them. So well written.
Thank for reading Caitlin!
My pleasure - anyone who posts evidence based wellness information is an absolute dream to me!
Thank you! I love Julie’s work for her practical advice we can incorporate in our lives every day - “News we can use!” I also love distilling things down to bullet points for the “Do’s”
1. On waking: get out of bed, breathe & stretch.
2. Focus: one single task at a time.
3. Glymphatic system: link to follow
4. Movement: get up at least once an hour, 10 min walk daily minimum
5. Consuming News: set time boundaries
Easy peasy 🤗 thanks again
Thanks for reading!
These tips are helpful reminders and the science behind them is interesting. Making changes like these are simple, but not easy. Why do we know what to do but have difficulty doing it? I know there are a ton of books about building better habits, but again, the transition from the information to the action is key. How can we train our brains to do a better job of that?
You are absolutely right, knowledge doesn't change behavior! I was fascinated by this question so I took a course on behavior change specifically for health. Long story short - behavior change is hard, but it is possible. It's all about reducing barriers and increasing benefits. Community and accountability help too.
Thanks, Julie ... I find that if I can reduce friction and even eliminate decision-making -- decide once, then just execute -- I can be more consistent.
Yes that’s great!
I’d like to know that too, Bill! I came across this recent note in my journal: “why don’t I help myself?”
Right on, and it's not just you. People know what to do, but building consistency is hard in an unpredictable world. The good news is that momentum works both ways -- start to do it daily, and pretty soon it's a habit and hard not to do it!
Yup, that’s it “action before motivation” Let’s do it!
I would also add “Not drinking alcohol” to your list
Stopped watching the news years ago, but sitting is definitely my downfall - as a distance-learning student & housewife, my only real break is getting up to go to the kitchen or the bathroom. I already do 1.5hrs a day of exercise, so adding in more isn't really feasible 😕
Just standing up every hour will help!
Thank you! I don’t think anyone else could sum it up better and make it more simple to follow! Now, if this could be enforced as a 101 class, especially for all healthcare provider professions that would be awesome! 😊
Thank you! That means a lot
Luckily I do none of these. But I'm sometimes tempted to touch my phone. Bad habits die hard, but we can smoothen their hold in our lives.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thewisemillenial/p/how-to-feel-confident-in-your-body?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=494bem
This is all just such silly stuff. You really clog up the internet. Most of this is just plain wrong. Brain not designed for multitasking? You should learn about the human brain, you would be absolutely blown away by the multitasking abilities of the human brain. I think we haven't scratched the surface at all on how many things the brain can do at once, could well be infinite. How about this other one don't follow the news. Don't learn about what's going on in your world. Let the wolf eat you alive. Here's another one drink a feen in the morning but not in the afternoon. What is that got to do with anything? This is all just garbage.
There are real things you can do to help your brain. Feed it clean it stimulate it. Exercise it. Train it. NeurOptimal
How would you know that, without being one?
Fantastic information. Thank you.
Thanks for reading!
Unfortunately we need to watch the news, too much going on!!
I'm not suggesting anyone remain uninformed. I'm suggesting you consider how and when you consume news and how it affects your nervous system.
As a music, I have been doing two, sometimes three things at once. Should I stop?
If it's all towards the same goal of creating a coherent piece of music, that's not multitasking. Multitasking is two different goals at the same time.
Thanks for the pass.
What about the use of silica water for Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment?
Link to Dr Ryan McCormick’s Post on the Glymphatic System, really fascinating!
https://open.substack.com/pub/mccormickmd/p/is-there-a-better-head-position-for?r=2ly01h&utm_medium=ios
Can you help me fill my Substack poll on overdiagnosis?. Please…
https://federicosotodelalba.substack.com/p/medical-overdiagnosis?r=4up0lp