Let’s talk about resting your brain, when you should exercise, the power of hugs (and touch), and deep breathing.
I’m giving you some very important stuff this month, actions I practice myself and continually seek to improve. The first article talks about giving your brain a rest so it can process what you just learned and the second article talks about giving your brain a rest by being bored. I like to use the word “margin”, where you give yourself a rest by doing nothing for a moment, other than maybe walking around the block or staring out of the window – without your phone, without talking to anyone else, and without doing another task. (OK, you can use the toilet or get a glass of water or something “mindless” where your mind has time to process what just happened)
What is important here is that moving from one cognitive behavior to another cognitive behavior without margin in between will eventually strain your brain. Give it a rest. You’ll actually remember more of what you just read, watched or heard. This is also especially important for children because this is how they process information and develop their creativity; by having no outside influence while playing. No phone, no television, no adult intervention. Let them be free to have their minds wander, and process, and imagine. Funny thing, it works for you, too. Cheers! Dr. Ben
Give your brain a break
https://time.com/article/2026/03/27/take-a-break-new-information-brain
And, be bored
https://hbr.org/2025/08/you-need-to-be-bored-heres-why
When is the best time to exercise?
The Power of a Hug: the incredible health benefits of human touch
Touch is a basic human need – and there is a vast body of research dedicated to exploring just how beneficial it can be. Some experts believe that the impulse to cuddle can be traced all the way back to our primate ancestors. Anyone who has a basic familiarity with nature documentaries will know that apes and monkeys like to groom and stroke one another’s fur as a form of social bonding. (To read the whole article click on the link below)
Discover the Psychedelic Bliss of Deep Breathing: A Path to Wellness
In the ever-evolving world of wellness, deep breathing has emerged as a game-changing practice that goes beyond mere relaxation. A recent study has unveiled that deep-breathing exercises can induce brain patterns similar to those experienced by individuals using psychedelic substances such as psilocybin. This revelation not only highlights the remarkable power of breathwork but also beckons us to explore its potential as a tool for enhancing mental health and emotional well-being. (To read the whole article, click on to this link) https://www.ahealthyliving.com/wellness/breathe-deep-unlocking-blissful-states-of-mind-through-breathwork-and-the-science-behind-its-transformative-power?lctg=649ba68fe1fe3c681254a541
THOUGHTS FOR THE MONTH
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. Dr. Seuss
“The difference between fear and excitement is – breath.” Unknown