Neuroscientist shares 6 sustainable habits for brain health without constant optimization
By
Alex Korb, Ph.D.
Summary
Neuroscientist Alex Korb shares six practical habits for maintaining brain health without resorting to extreme optimization. The routine emphasizes consistent movement over intense workouts, using enjoyable activities as mental fuel, prioritizing meaningful activities, savoring small achievements, maintaining social connections, and allowing adequate rest. Korb argues against the culture of constant productivity, advocating instead for sustainable habits that support long-term cognitive well-being.
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· 3 pulledSometimes your brain just needs a break.
In a culture that emphasizes constant output, it's easy to view taking time to rest as a weakness, but that is not the case.
Athletes need sleep and rest to reach their full potential. That isn't a distraction from their training.
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