#829 - Dr Leah Lagos - How To Improve Your Heart Rate Variability
Modern Wisdom
Mind Focus: Counting Disrupts Thought
Counting and thinking cannot occur simultaneously as they engage the same brain resources. Using counting alongside breathing exercises facilitates a quick entry into a meditative state but can lead to distraction and loss of focus. Practicing breath counting during meditation often results in losing track of the count, as the mind struggles to maintain attention on both tasks. Effective cues can help remind individuals to incorporate focused breathing into their daily routine.
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