Interestingly, multiple studies have reported that abundant levels of L-theanine, found in the highest natural levels in matcha green tea, are able to significantly elevate alpha brain waves. When we are in an alpha brain wave state, we’re more easily able to relax into ourselves while maintaining alertness and quick physical energy. On the other hand, neuroscience tells us that alpha waves are one of the most important links between mindfulness practices and the experience of being in the zone, flowing, and feeling effortless. The former two are associated with rest, deep sleep, and reduced physical energy.On the rebound, withdrawal from high doses of caffeine causes an increase in theta and delta waves, and critically decreased alpha waves. The caffeine rush may better be described as an unfair exchange trading our daily stamina for a shorter and hard to control burst of energy. Many people report negative side effects like jitters, anxious thinking, and all too commonly that afternoon crash from coffee.In part, this is why coffee is most commonly a go-to energizer or ‘work fuel.’ Unfortunately, this type of energy only disguises itself as effortless, it’s actually much different.
Research tells us that too much caffeine can mean increased anxiety, insomnia, and is associated with elevated beta brain waves (i.e.
In turn, we may readily understand what those ancient mindfulness practices are developed around - even shedding light how typical energy drinks can make matters worse as shortcuts to focus.Īctually, coffee and other highly-caffeinated energy drinks make for the best foundation as we learn how flow-state and brain waves are related, but not in the way that we need. Science aside, those long-standing practices have carefully described and aided people in achieving flow-state for millennia inward activities encourage us to ‘let go’ of unneeded tension and clear the way for seamless, or ‘effortless’ energy.Īs we’ll find out, modern neuroscience goes further in exploring the relationship between that sought after flow-state and specific types of brain waves.
Ancient Practices, Modern Neuroscienceīetween the range of modern psychology and ancient mindfulness practices like Zen meditation (and popularly yoga), we now have the resources to find what works for us like never before. Whether you’re bearing down at work to make room for the coming holidays, or generally feeling overwhelmed from a lack of motivation, keep reading for the best ways to help you find that focus. While no one can quite offer that, there are definitely ways we can strive in cultivating our ideal ‘flow’ or ‘zone’ - and get it working for us more each day. Tougher is to achieve this state on demand from one day to the next we may drawn between effortlessness to dread as we perform our daily duties. For these stressful times, maintaining cognitive and mental health is critical, so wouldn't you agree that it'd be nice to flip the 'flow switch' on? Have you ever felt ‘in the zone?’ There’s a number of ways to describe the feeling of complete immersion, everything from running to reading, even working. Supplementing our Daily Energy with the Right Brain-wave Fuel
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