Adulting Skills — Decompress the Stress RSS

I need a break! Yes, your brain needs breaks, like your body after an intense activity: weight lifting, running, or after an illness. Brain breaks are for recovery after building and learning – and returning yourself to a baseline level. Healthy physical recovery choices include rest, ice, water, or nutrition. Unhealthy recovery choices include excessive rest that weakens muscles, sitting too long without moving, and consuming sugary drinks or junk food. Now let’s translate that to your brain and understand checking-out vs re-charging. Smartphones, computer screens, and electronics are amazing. They grab our attention, help us get lost in amusing entertainment, connect with others, and give easy access to research questions. These devices help us check-out, turn our brains off,...