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Mind, Learn, Focus Greg Wells PhD Mind, Learn, Focus Greg Wells PhD

What a rhino taught me about alpha waves, reflection and seeing the whole picture

Alpha waves are emitted when we learn, reflect, think strategically or engage in metacognition. In this mode, our brains achieve a blend of activation and relaxation. To get into this mode, we have to step out of focused execution, which limits our ability to pull the lens back and see the whole picture.

I learned about this effect firsthand on a trip to Africa for a friend's wedding.

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Move, Focus, Mind, Body Greg Wells PhD Move, Focus, Mind, Body Greg Wells PhD

Want to Exercise More? Defend Yourself Against Decision Fatigue.

Enjoying the summer? I’m loving it. Summer makes it so much easier to get outside and get active. But despite no longer having the weather as an excuse, Canadians still don’t come even close to getting enough physical activity.

A recent report on Canadians’ activity levels showed that only 15 per cent of us are getting enough exercise on a daily basis. That means that 85 per cent of Canadians are at risk of chronic illnesses like cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes simply because they are not physically active on a daily basis.

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