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Helping professionals who feel drained by high ambitions master their mental energy so they can excel at work and enjoy life.

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Physical exercise and mental energy

Physical exercise and mental energy

Physical exercise is good for our health—we know that. But how does it actually affect our mental performance? Our mental energy and well-being?

Nutrients and perception

Nutrients and perception

Diet and nutrients influence our cognition, but can the mind, in turn, shape this connection?

Special ingredients and supplements

Special ingredients and supplements

Could we eat and supplement our way to better mental energy? Some adaptogens are receiving increasing attention these days. Today we will look through what the science says

Carbs, glucose and mental energy

Carbs, glucose and mental energy

High carb, low carb, keto.. There are many proposed diets revolving around the intake of carbs. But how does it affect our mental energy?

Ultra Processed Foods

Ultra Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods are bad for your body, but what about your brain?

Brain boosting diet

Brain boosting diet

We all know we need to eat healthy, but how does diet impact our cognitive performance?

Neuromeditation

Neuromeditation

Meditation is hard. Its confusing, and we have no way of knowing if we are doing it right. But tech might be able to help.

Meditation as a tool for stress

Meditation as a tool for stress

Stress seems inevitable, especially for ambitious professionals. But it shouldn't have to come at a high price. Learning to manage it effectively could be the game-changer — and meditation might just be the key.

Meditation and sustained attention

Meditation and sustained attention

How can meditation be used to manage our mental energy in the midst of daily stress? In today’s study, we’re looking at how meditation has been applied to help military personnel sustain focus during periods of intense pressure.

Meditation styles and brain activation

Meditation styles and brain activation

Many people think of meditation as a single practice, but in reality, there are many different styles—each with its own effects. These different styles activates the brain in different ways, leading to different outcomes.

Naps, meditation and perception

Naps, meditation and perception

Sleep is essentially allowing yourself to relax. It’s as much psychological as it is physical—which is why one of the biggest barriers to quality sleep is the stress of trying to get it. This week, I’ll share practical tools to help you manage the inevitable insufficient sleep, so you can stop stressing about it.

Sleep cycles

Sleep cycles

Sleep happens in phases, each supporting different restorative processes in the brain and body. These phases - REM and non-REM - repeat in cycles throughout the night. Today, we’re taking a closer look at how these cycles actually work.

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