Brain Power Boosters for Busy People
Researchers at UCLA have long known about the benefits of meditation. But
a further report
by Eileen Luders, assistant professor at the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro
Imaging, has revealed people who meditate frequently have larger amounts
of gyrification--or folding of the cortex--which may allow them to
process information faster than those who do not meditate.
Whether you've mediated before or not, taking a short mental break
during the day is a great way to improve your productivity. Here are a
few tips to try and to pass along to your clients, colleagues, friends
and family members:
Commune While You Commute. Simply letting your mind relax twice
each day, on the way to and from work is a great first step. While
easier to do if you commute by public transit or carpool, it's still
possible if you drive your own car by leaving for work a bit earlier.
Focus on something very calming and specific. Perhaps a waterfall, waves
on a beach, flowers, or a tree swaying in the wind--it's up to you--the
point is letting your mind stay clear. If any other thoughts interrupt
you, gently sweep them aside and continue to focus on your scene.
Pulse Power. K. Anders Ericsson, psychologist and researcher at
the University of Florida, discovered that people were much more
efficient working in clearly divided blocks or "pulses." The optimal
time limit being about 90 minutes, after which the mind needs a break.
The simplest way to remind yourself to take a time out is to download a
free break-timer application such as
Scirocco (PC) or
Time Out (Mac)--or just use the alarm feature on your smartphone.
Daydream Believer. It's a fact that daydreamers score higher on
creativity tests and come up with better ideas than those focused
exclusively on work. Daydreaming is different than meditation in that
you're filling your mind rather than trying to empty it, but the trick
is to focus on things other than work or problems. Taking a 20-minute
lunchtime walk as you let your mind wander freely is a great way to
refresh both mind and body with a bit of fresh air and exercise.
Economic Calendar for the Week of January 07 - January 11
Date
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ET
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Economic Report
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For
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Estimate
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Actual
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Prior
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Impact
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Thu. January 10 |
08:30
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Jobless Claims (Initial) |
1/05
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365K
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372K
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Moderate
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