Neuroscience Confirms: This One Behavior Quietly Weakens Your Brain - Dr. Matt Jones
Summary: that one behavior is the "screen", but not really
《 Ⅰ 》 SIGNS: of your brain is "weakening"
-More distracted
-More mentally tired
-More overwhelming by simple tasks
=> It's NOT a character flaw
=> It's NOT that you're bad at focusing things
《 Ⅱ 》 CAUSES: of those problems
Doom scrolling
App hopping, micro switching
Endless short-form content
Mindless morning phone use
=> Researches show that these all link to:
Your attention
Your executive function
Your working memory
Your self-control
==> It DOES NOT mean you're getting dumber
==> It mean your brain is being trained in the wrong direction
===> The problem ain't just "screen", it's how you use it. Those 4 causes above would create drastic emotional swings inside your brain, you're basically teaching your brain to crave "stimulation" instead of "deep thinking"
《 Ⅲ 》 SOLUTIONS (daily): to get out of this insane loop
1.Pomodoro
-ONE task: no switching, no notification, no distraction
-NEVER avoid break/rest: 30 min straight for that task (60 min max)
2. Dual and Back
-Definition:
Memory-strength training, mental dumbbell
One of the only cognitive training methods shown in researches to improve working memory: focus, problem solving, decision making, emotional regulation
-How:
10-15 min daily
Play the dual-and-back game online/software
Researches show that single-and-back game can bring the same result, so you can just play the card-matching game instead
3. Scrolling time
-No scroll the first hour in morning
-No scroll before the pomodoro
-No scroll before bed time
4. Recharge-Reset-Restore (30-60 mins)
DONT:
Screen
Multitask
Stimulate your brain
Increase your nervous system
DO:
Go for a walk
Read a book
Socializing
