How about a moment for mindfulness on this Monday morning? “Practicing mindfulness, whether it’s simply taking deep breaths, or actually meditating or doing yoga, has been shown to alter the structure and function of the brain, which is what allows us to learn, acquire new abilities, and improve memory,” says Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a neurologist with expertise in mind-body medicine and mindful living. The flip side is multi-tasking. Dr. Mushtag says multitasking depresses the brain’s memory and analytical functions, and reduces blood flow to the part of the brain that contributes to creative thinking. Ick! So lets launch the week by putting aside distractions, living in the moment, and focusing on a single task for an allotted period of time. And see how we feel on Friday!
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:00:01 +0000
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