by Harold Taylor | Oct 18, 2016 | Holistic Time Management, The Brain
We are all aware of the benefits of walking; but it has been shown that a 40 minute walk in a forest results in lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol then an equivalent walk in the laboratory – plus improved mood and feelings of vigour. It also lowers blood...
by Harold Taylor | Sep 6, 2016 | Holistic Time Management
Most Canadians spend at least half there waking hours sitting – and for business people most of this takes place in their office. According to research, spending this much time sitting can increase the risk of health issues. Tom Rath, in his book Eat Move Sleep,...
by Harold Taylor | Aug 23, 2016 | Holistic Time Management, Technology, The Brain
Many of us have allowed the demands of technology to bypass our minds and go directly to our core brains. Your core brain doesn’t think on its own: it simply reacts according to past programming, even answering the smart phone when it rings, responding immediately to...
by Harold Taylor | Jul 8, 2016 | Holistic Time Management, The Brain
A smiley tacked onto the end of an email message or social media post will never replace a good old-fashioned hug. According to an Associated Press article in the July 16, 2016 issue of Telegraph Journal.com, people in America spent an average of 10 hours, 39 minutes...
by Harold Taylor | May 17, 2016 | Executive Function Skills, Holistic Time Management
It’s becoming more difficult to focus. Sustained attention is the capacity to focus on a task despite fatigue or boredom. If this brain-based executive skill is strong, you are able to maintain attention and are not easily distracted or side tracked. You are able to...
by Harold Taylor | May 10, 2016 | Holistic Time Management, The Brain
Listen to what your brain is telling you. Strong friendships give both your physical and mental health a boost. The February, 2014 issue of Scientific American Mind reported on a quantitative review of numerous studies, concluding that having few friends is the...
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