🎯 Hight HRV: Too Focus Deeply and Let it Go - Cognitive Decstirity

Research has evolved to show that heart rate variability (HRV) is not just a measure of adaptability and resilience, but also has significant implications for cognitive functioning. The oscillatory nature of HRV, resembling inhalation and exhalation cycles, relates directly to cognitive dexterity, which is the ability to concentrate deeply on a topic and then disengage effectively. Individuals with higher HRV demonstrate enhanced cognitive dexterity, allowing them to transition seamlessly between intensive focus and broader contextual thinking. This flexible cognitive processing includes the capacity to pause and reflect before reacting to information. In particular, cultivating inhibition—the ability to control impulses—can unlock the cognitive benefits associated with HRV, enhancing overall mental flexibility and resilience.

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