Reminder: Forcing humans to sit still all day is foolish.
Recess is sacred—for children and adults alike!
Recess is sacred—for children and adults alike!
This brain scan is from a study where researchers studied the effects of a 20-minute walk on the cognitive performance of a group of children.
Reading comprehension performance was significantly better after exercise.
Spelling and arithmetic performance were better, though the…
Reading comprehension performance was significantly better after exercise.
Spelling and arithmetic performance were better, though the…
Feeling stuck? Go for a walk.
There is no mental block strong enough to outlast the power of a 30-minute walk in nature.
There is no mental block strong enough to outlast the power of a 30-minute walk in nature.
It’s incredible that we continue to punish kids in school by making them sit still or miss recess.
It’s more likely to compound the problem than lead to the desired results.
The data is clear…
It’s more likely to compound the problem than lead to the desired results.
The data is clear…
A simple challenge for all of you:
This week, go for a 30-minute tech-free walk.
• No phone
• No music
• No podcasts
• No articles
• No audiobooks
Just you, your thoughts, your gratitude, and the fresh air.
A simple reset that will change your life. I guarantee it.
This week, go for a 30-minute tech-free walk.
• No phone
• No music
• No podcasts
• No articles
• No audiobooks
Just you, your thoughts, your gratitude, and the fresh air.
A simple reset that will change your life. I guarantee it.
One other conclusion from the paper:
"These data suggest that single bouts of exercise affect specific underlying processes that support cognitive health and may be necessary for effective functioning across the lifespan.”ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
"These data suggest that single bouts of exercise affect specific underlying processes that support cognitive health and may be necessary for effective functioning across the lifespan.”ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Stanford researchers found that walkers performed significantly better on tests measuring creative divergent thinking during and after walks.
Walking boosted creative thinking by an average of 60% and benefits lasted well beyond the walk itself.
Walking boosted creative thinking by an average of 60% and benefits lasted well beyond the walk itself.
“Solvitur Ambulando”
Translation: It is solved by walking.
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Translation: It is solved by walking.
I wrote about this recently. Join 250K+ others here. sahilbloom.com
We really need to normalize boredom.
Some of your most creative moments come during periods of boredom.
On a walk, in the shower, or at dinner by yourself.
You’re bored, your mind wanders, your thoughts mingle. Bam! Creative insight strikes.
Schedule boredom into your weeks.
Some of your most creative moments come during periods of boredom.
On a walk, in the shower, or at dinner by yourself.
You’re bored, your mind wanders, your thoughts mingle. Bam! Creative insight strikes.
Schedule boredom into your weeks.
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