Harnessing Brain Rhythms for Work Efficiency

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This chapter explores how aligning tasks with the brain's natural rhythms can enhance work efficiency, prioritizing quality over quantity in a knowledge-driven economy. It discusses the dynamics of different cognitive states, represented by metaphorical gears, and the importance of managing arousal levels for optimal focus and creativity. The influence of neurochemicals like norepinephrine is examined to reveal the ideal conditions for maximum cognitive performance in modern work environments.

Dr. Mithu Storoni goes behind the science of how focus works to use your brain to its maximum capacity.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to identify and get into the best mental gear for your work

2) What to do when work gets either boring or overwhelming

3) The trick to resetting your brain

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— ABOUT MITHU —

Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher and ophthalmic surgeon. She advises multinational corporations on mental performance and stress management. She is the author of the forthcoming book Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work, out on September 17, 2024.

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