Prioritize regular exercise, such as running or swimming, for its mental benefits, as it helps regulate mental state, provides a disconnect from worries, and positively impacts mood, focus, and interactions with others.
To achieve intense focus for important tasks, create a “sanctuary” environment by disconnecting from external distractions like cell phones, allowing for complete immersion and mental clarity.
For tasks requiring intense focus and precision, eliminate all distractions, including background music, to maintain complete mental clarity and concentration on the singular objective.
Ensure adequate hydration and electrolyte intake (sodium, magnesium, potassium in correct ratios, without sugar) for optimal brain and body function, as even slight dehydration diminishes cognitive and physical performance and electrolytes are vital for cell function.
Dissolve one packet of Element in 16 to 32 ounces of water first thing in the morning and during any physical exercise to ensure proper hydration and electrolyte intake.
Practice yoga nidra or non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) sessions, even for just 10 minutes, to greatly restore levels of cognitive and physical energy.
To learn multiple languages effectively, prioritize early, intense, immersive, and prolonged exposure, ideally before age 12, and ensure learning involves real human interactions, as passive listening alone is insufficient.
Prioritize reading physical books (or on Kindle) to improve articulation, sentence structure, and the ability to construct coherent thoughts, as this can positively influence spoken communication and counteract the erosion of formal language in digital communication.
When communicating, be mindful of facial expressions and mouth movements, as they are essential nonverbal cues that convey emotion, improve speech intelligibility, and make interactions more natural and memorable.
Avoid exposing infants to continuous white noise, as it can mask natural, structured sounds necessary for normal auditory cortex development and may slow brain maturation.
When soothing babies, opt for natural, structured sounds instead of continuous white noise, as white noise lacks structure and can mask essential environmental sounds for healthy brain development.
Consider taking a daily vitamin, mineral, and probiotic drink like AG1 (Athletic Greens) once or twice a day to support gut health, foundational nutritional needs, and overall immediate and long-term health.
When considering emerging neurotechnologies for human augmentation, engage in thorough discussions about the ethical implications, whether such enhancements are truly desired for society, and how to ensure equitable access to these technologies.
For some individuals, particularly children with epilepsy, consider exploring the ketogenic diet as a potential treatment, as it can have beneficial effects for some, though its effectiveness varies.
If epilepsy seizures are not controlled after trying two or three medications, consult with a specialist about alternative treatments like surgery or brain stimulators, as further medication trials may be ineffective.
If dealing with dyslexia, focus on therapies that improve phonological awareness, which involves mapping visual word forms to their corresponding speech sounds, as this is a foundational step for developing skilled reading.
If you experience stuttering, seek therapy to learn strategies and “tricks” for fluent word production, particularly focusing on overcoming initiation problems and managing anxiety that can exacerbate stuttering.
For individuals with communication disabilities, explore and advocate for neuroprosthetic technologies that develop holistic avatars capable of decoding and displaying speech movements and facial expressions to enrich communication in digital and virtual spaces.
When learning to use speech neuroprosthetics, prioritize systems that offer real-time visual feedback through an avatar, as this embodiment can accelerate learning and enhance the feeling of direct control over communication.