The brain is complex and we often think of it as the part of the body that is just too complex to understand. However, you don’t need to be a neurologist to understand that your brain is just like any other muscle in the body. If you don’t exercise it regularly then it won’t work as effectively.

You look after your body by visiting the gym or exercising regularly, just like you can exercise your brain to increase connections. As it turns out, exercise, which helps the body and overall physical health is might just be one of the most effective ways to obtain focus and mental clarity.

Yes, studies from the University of Georgia discovered that just 20 minutes of exercise is enough to improve your memory and your brain’s ability to process information. Continue reading →

You may have noticed that your day goes more smoothly when you had a good start to the morning and well, vice versa when you haven’t. So, creating a morning routine that revolves around success is the perfect way to set you up for the day.

Here are five tips to start your day right – you can use one, some or all these ideas and none of them are too time-consuming.

1 – Screen Free Zone

The only technology you should be reaching for in the morning is the alarm to turn it off. As hard as it may be, you should resist the urge to check social media and read emails when you wake up – your brain needs at least 15 minutes of screen-free time.

Your brain needs time to clear the fog before it can kick into action. If this sounds like a challenge for you, then you may want to disable notifications – it worked for the students in a University of British Colombia study. Continue reading →