Neurologist

In an exhausting season, staying on your A-game with work, life admin, and cooking can feel completely overwhelming.

To make things worse, neuroscientist Dr Ramon Velazquez, who’s partnered with Mind Lab Pro, shared that this is an especially tough month for workers.

“October is when many professionals start to feel the weight of year-end goals, yet many are still carrying the effects of what I call ‘vacation brain,’ the slower pace that lingers after summer,” the expert said.

“The encouraging news is that the brain is remarkably adaptable. With just a few practical adjustments, focus and drive can be quickly restored,” he added.

Here are the tips he uses to stay productive during an autumn slump:

1) Staying aware of your “Ultradian rhythm”

You might have heard of your Circadian rhythm, which has to do with your body’s sleep-wake cycle.

But your Ultradian rhythm is a biological cycle that happens in a timeframe shorter than 24 hours, including your attention span.

“The brain can sustain deep focus for about 90 to 120 minutes before performance dips,” Dr Velazquez........

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