Dr Andrew Hubermann says that the path to neuroplasticity (re-shaping our brain) is requires two components. Firstly, the stimulus then the integration.
For the stimulus we can take three different forms. Exercise, learning something new and a social engagement.
Whereas the integration phase occurs in slow wave sleep, meditation or a nap.
Alain De Botton has his School of Philosophy - a wonderful online service.
He speaks in favour of a nap being a time where we unplug ourselves and have some quiet or thinking time. He says for every hour of input we probably need 10 minutes to rest our brains.
Have a quick look at the YouTube (6 min 25 seconds). Then switch it off
Just click:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lECIsRif10
A confession
During one summer break, a couple of years ago. I would listen to the glorious content on Radio National all day long. I did end up feeling quite swamped. Now I know it is because I didn't allow for any integration time, to either process what I heard or to chill and unplug for a while.
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