Supercharge Your Focus NOW

1. The Ultimate 'Brain Hack'

Get ready for it..... SLEEP! I know it's not the most exciting tip, but go a few nights without it and see how well you function! Even though it's so simple, and you hear it all the time, how many of us always have a fantastic sleep? I'm going to be that nagging voice right now that says to go to bed earlier!

Sleep Hacks:

• Turn the dial down (or off) on your caffeine consumption.
• Get more bright light exposure during the day and decrease your blue light exposure from electronics like your phone and laptop.
• Shut off electronics 2 hours before bed.
• Read a book before bed to help you switch off
• Take the time to do a restorative practice like meditation or gentle stretching./li>
• Reserve the bedroom for sleep and sex!
• Use breathing techniques to promote a calming response and let your body and mind drift off into dreamland.
• Don't check the time if you wake up during the night. Go to a different room and read a book until you feel tired again, or focus on a meditation practice, to help you drift back to sleep.

Is sleep often a struggle for you? Find some solutions right here. 

2. Change Your Diet

Is your diet fueling your brain and helping you kick goals, or is it veering your energy off track? If you are constatly looking for coffee and a sugar hit then this two con only get you so far. having the right amoutn of nutrietns will help you fuel your body and mind. Adding healthy fats, protein and complex carbohydrates will help you have steady energy that your mind needs to function at its best!

Here's a sample diet:

Breakfast: Coffee or green tea + Scrambled eggs cooked with coconut oil + sauteed spinach + supplement with 1 Omega 3 fish oil capsule.

Lunch: Brown rice buddha bowl with different coloured veggies.

Dinner: Pan-fried wild-caught salmon seasoned with dukkah, with a side of broccolini, avocado and sweet potato.

Snacks: Walnuts, homemade kale chips, berries, a protein shake.

And plenty of water throughout the day!

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3. Discover the Power of Nootropics 

Nootropics also known as ‘cognitive enhancers’, work to support cognitive performance- helping your focus, alertness, memory and mood!

They can assist the brain by enhancing mitochondrial activity (the powerhouse of the cell!), helping fatty acid transport to brain cells and increasing the uptake of oxygen and nutrients in the brain. For example, Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALCAR- also sold as a fat burner) is a precursor to acetylcholine, which functions as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator. It is vital for your brain in terms of focus, alertness, memory and motivation, and the neuroprotective properties have been studied concerning neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.  

Blog updated by Camila Griffin 9/01/2024