An active life requires a lot of cognitive engagement. From trying to stay focused during difficult mental tasks (those spreadsheets aren’t supposed to fill themselves!) to remembering small details amid a flurry of distractions (where did you put your car keys again?), your brain does a lot of heavy lifting. he is doing it. Every …
Photo credit: Pat Vellner | @pvellner Enjoying Morning Chalk Up? Access additional interviews, reviews, and exclusive stories with an Rx subscription. Every athlete undergoes immense physical training; face weaknesses and improve strengths. It is not possible to be at the elite level without this hard work. But when it comes time to compete, the individuals …
As employees face unprecedented rates of burnout due to workplace stress, companies and researchers are increasingly looking to prevent this from taking a toll on their workforce. One such company is Exos, a performance coaching company, which partnered with psychologists at Hofstra University to conduct a study on how they can harness the concept of …