Take a memory break to remember more

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When did you last stop and do NOTHING?

There is actually power in doing nothing.  Think how many people meditate or pray?  Just being aware of your surroundings, whilst doing nothing, is good for you and here’s why.

Taking a break can help you remember more.

The brain actually relies on time out to reorganise your memories.  You need time in your day to do NOTHING.

Wait…  before you say “how is that is going to happen?”  Fret not, I am not talking lying on a beach, although that is nice, this can be enjoying five minutes standing on a street corner watching the world go by during your lunch break- with the phone on silent! No distractions, it’s only five minutes!

Maybe you do that already?

Wakeful rest

Wakeful rest is one of the world’s best kept secrets; it’s beneficial for your body but feels good too!  How about sitting drinking a cup of tea without reading or texting?   Researchers found that “Taking a coffee break after class can actually help you retain that information you just learned.” said Dr Lila Davachi.

Sounds good to me!

Move to keep healthy

Think how often dogs and cats, lie and sigh, walk about, change position, have a sleep and then get up and move.  Sitting static all day long isn’t healthy for you and increased risks include bowel cancer, your body is designed to move, often.

You can still brain storm for a meeting whilst standing rather than sitting- seriously you can!   I do it.  If you can’t why not give it a go? Go on, I dare you!

Moving increases blood flow in your body which in turn helps your brain work better!

Schedule time for YOU

Schedule “wakeful rest” in your diary.

We all know that the sitting in front of a computer for five hours straight is not fun or healthy, so why not change what you do and see how it goes?

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