HOW TO REBOOT MY BRAIN

WHY WE NEED TO REBOOT OUR BRAIN :

Brain is the most important thing of our body. We can't live without it. But sometimes it also becomes heavy. It creates tress and mental disorders. These conditions create a bad impact  in our daily routine. So we need to release our stress to lid a healthy lifestyle. 

Brain Synapse Reset Therapy

Nurturing neuronal connections can protect your memory and help you stay mentally alert.

A sharp mind and strong memory depend on the vitality of your brain's network of interconnecting neurons, and especially on junctions between these neurons called synapses. Since many of the brain changes that accompany aging and mental disorders are associated with deterioration or loss of synapses, learning ways to strengthen and protect these important connections may help you delay or avoid cognitive decline.

There are trillions of synapses in the brain: Each one of our more than 100 billion neurons may be connected to hundreds of other cells by as many as 10,000 synapses. Together they form a complex and flexible instrument upon which the music of our thoughts, behaviors and feelings is played out.

Research has established that, among its many functions, the synapse plays an important role in learning and memory. New information is absorbed and retained through a process characterized by changes in synaptic interconnections among neurons in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex, regions of the brain associated with memory. But the ability to learn and remember, along with other mental and emotional processes, can be influenced by the effects of lifestyle and environment on the synapses. Studies suggest that neurons that are adversely affected by factors such as stress, lack of stimulation, or neurotoxins may be hampered in their ability to form new patterns of connectivity and may lose synaptic connections.

Maintaining brain cells and synapses in good condition is critical, since mental performance is totally reliant on the health of the brain's complex network of trillions of synapses. Deterioration or loss of synapses can result in changes in mood and cognition, and in alterations of brain functioning such as those associated with neurological disorders or aging.

Stress is a major cause of synapse dysfunction.. Research shows that prolonged exposure to stress can interfere with the function of neurotransmitters. Excessive amounts of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate may accumulate in the synapse. In high concentrations, glutamate becomes a toxin that can interfere with learning and cause cell damage in the brain's memory regions. Research presented at the 2006 American Psychological Association convention suggests that repeated stress remodels the brain and causes neurons in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex to shrink. Stress can also lead to depression, which is associated with memory difficulties.

A number of studies suggest that lack of stimulation is associated with a reduced number of synaptic connections in the brain, a factor that may increase vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease (AD). For example, scientists who used an electron microscope to compare post-mortem brain tissue from the prefrontal cortex of 16 subjects found that those whose professions required greater amounts of skill or education had 17 percent more synapses for each neuron than those with less education. Another study suggests that seniors who enjoy a variety of intellectually challenging activities (such as playing a musical instrument, solving puzzles or reading) have a lower risk of developing dementia. It is thought that the larger number of neuronal interconnections associated with regular intellectual activity may provide extra insurance against cognitive decline.

The synapses are vulnerable to neurotoxins, as well. Excessive alcohol consumption, exposure to certain pesticides and heavy metals, and to drugs such as phencyclidine (PCP) and ketamine can cause memory problems and synaptic loss. The toxin from the bacteria that causes poisonous botulism acts directly on the synapses by blocking transmission of neurotransmitters, as does the deadly toxin curare.

How to Reboot Your Brain and Mentally Reset Now

Stress can really mess you up. It can slow you down. It can cause you to make bad decisions. It can even make you sick. Fear and other strong emotions can have a similar detrimental effect.

When you’re stressed, afraid, or otherwise upset it would be great if you could just quit working until the problem went away. A vacation is a great way to de-stress when you feel overwhelmed—and it works. If you can, schedule several vacations a year to give you breaks from your daily routine.

It isn’t always possible to take a vacation, though. The reality is that, as small business owners, most of us often have to continue working despite stress and other problems. But there are ways to keep those problems from negatively affecting your business.

Use the eight techniques in this tutorial to learn how to rest your mind and reboot your brain when you can’t take a longer break.

1. Understand Your Daily Energy Levels

Are you a morning person? If you are, you probably wake up each day feeling refreshed and ready to go. But for some of us, the morning hours are not when we do our best work. It turns out there’s a reason for that.

If you’re not a morning person, you should know it may not be your fault you feel sluggish in the mornings. 

The study results suggest that our time is not all the same, quality-wise. If you’ve been feeling sluggish or if you’re struggling to get things done, it may not be you. It may be your schedule. So, don’t let anyone make you feel bad if you don’t like to get up early.

You may be scheduling your most difficult tasks for those times when you are naturally least effective. If you are, the fix is easy. To reboot your brain, try rebooting your schedule. Tackle the tough tasks when your energy levels are high and leave the routine tasks for your low energy periods.

Get Enough Sleep

If you’re feeling too tired to complete your daily tasks, consider that you may actually be tired. Lack of sleep is well-documented as a reason why workers are less productive.

Worse yet, sleep loss adds up over time. So even if you only miss an hour a night, by the end of the week you’ll have a sleep debt of over seven hours. If you feel worn out by the end of the week, there’s a reason why.

How much sleep is enough sleep? The NATIONAL HEART LING , AND BLOOD INSTITUTE and the CENTER OF DISEASE CONTROL (CDS) agree. The average adult needs seven to eight hours of sleep every night. Teens and children need even more sleep.

If you feel like you need a mental reset and you suspect lack of sleep is the problem, take the appropriate steps to get enough rest:

• Make sure that you have a quiet, comfortable room to sleep in.
• Keep the room you sleep in cool, but not too cold.
• Adjust your bedtime to an earlier time.
• Once you find a sleep schedule that works, stick to it.
• Avoid eating a meal right before you go to sleep.

See a physician if you suspect that a medical condition is keeping you awake. Physical rest can help you rest your mind and a rested mind means you’ll get more done.

Find a System That Works for You

As a small business owner, routines are an important productivity tool. You can’t afford to hire lots of specialized employees, so you need to find ways to get a wide variety of tasks done quickly and accurately.

By establishing a system that make sense to you, you can get more done. Routines are best used on tasks that you perform often, but in the same way.

With the right systems in place, you can positively impact your productivity. Instead of focusing on mundane chores, you can pour your energy into higher level tasks.

Here’s a quick overview on how to find a system that works for you:

1. Identify routine tasks that you perform often.
2. Document the best way to perform the task.
3. Use time-saving tools when appropriate.
4. Test your system and adjust it as needed.

Beautify Your Surroundings

As a small business owner you likely spend a lot of time in your office, but do you give much thought to what your office looks like?

You should. A good looking office can be a mood lifter. When improving the appearance of your office, pay attention to two areas:

• organization
  
• aestheticsIt’s also important to your productivity that your office be an attractive and inspiring environment. No one wants to spend hours of their time in an ugly or depressing space. Reboot your workspace by adding photos, repainting, or otherwise decorating the workspace.
  Give some special thought to furnishing your office with pieces that are both attractive and functional. Chairs, desks, bookshelves, and other office furnishings don’t have to be institutional brown or grey. Try adding a punch of color with a brightly colored chair or use glass shelves to make your office more attractive.
• Exercises 
• One way to reboot your brain involves moving your body. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and improve mental stamina. RESEARCHERS  show that the more active you are, the better your brain works. Some benefits of regular exercise include:
  • better focus
  • clarity of thought
  • better memory
  Getting exercise can also improve your health. Regular exercise can lead to:
  
  • reduction of obesity
  • lower blood pressure
  • Type 2 Diabetes control
  • better cardiovascular health
  As you begin to feel better from getting regular exercise, you’ll be able to get more done.
  If you think exercise is too hard for you, think again. It doesn’t hnave to be difficult. Exercise could be as simple as taking a walk or as complex as going to the gym.  Start slow and increase your activity level as you become more fit.

Play Music

Music is one way to relax and de-stress. Listening to music can also help you sleep better, which can lead to a more productive day. Studies show that listening to relaxing music before bed-time improves your sleep.

Music is not just for bed-time, though. Use it during your workday as a quick way to rest your brain.

 According to NCBI, other benefits of listening to music include:

• decreased anxiety
• lowered blood pressure
• reduced heart and respiratory rate

To include music in your daily routine, start by playing it during routine tasks or before bedtime. Gradually add it in during more intense tasks once you are sure the background noise will not be a distraction to your work.

 Spotify and panfora are two internet-based music services that allow you to customize your music selections. Use them to easily add relaxing music to your busy day. You can also look into online music services made specifically to improve your mental concentration like focus at will, which has a range of tempo and energy level settings.

 Finally, let’s a take a look at how spiritual practices could help you reboot your brain.

Get in Touch with Your Inner Self

People often describe the benefits of meditation (or prayer) for tackling personal problems. What most people don’t realize is that spiritual practices may also boost your productivity.

While more study needs to be done, there is evidence that some spiritual practices such as meditation may help you learn how to rest your mind and otherwise relax. Early studies on the topic of the physical effects of spirituality Compiled in this article show that those who engage in such practices often enjoy physical benefits during their spiritual activity such as reduced blood pressure and lowered heart rate.

If prayer and/or meditation fit into your belief system, make time to work them into your busy day. Even a half hour a day could help. You could experience a mental reset and productivity boost as a result. Even just a few minutes of meditation to start your day can help improve your ability to concentrate and work through difficult tasks.

Take an emergency nap. 

When you suddenly become so tired that you cannot function properly and could potentially cause harm to yourself or others, take an emergency nap. These types of naps are most common for people working double shifts or traveling great distances because of their job

• This type of nap is used during times of fatigue or when using dangerous machinery and are taken out of necessity for safety reasons.
• If you have to resort to emergency napping frequently, it can become dangerous to your life and health
  

Reboot and Mentally Reset Daily

There are many small things you can do each day to help keep you from feeling overwhelmed and reduce your stress. By developing the right habits, you can effectively reboot your mind and work more efficiently.

To reboot your brain and improve your productivity remember the mental reset techniques in this tutorial:

1. understand your daily energy levels
2. get enough sleep
3. develop a system that works for you
4. beautify your surroundings
5. have lunch with friends
6. exercise
7. play music
8. meditate or pray

If the list seems too long, start by picking one or two of these techniques and adding them to your daily schedule.