Photo by Milad Fakurian on Unsplash h2>Finding Quiet in the Digital Hum: My Approach to Cognitive Decoupling/h2> It strikes me that our cognitive bandwidth isn’t limitless. We often talk about focus as this single, pure resource, but I’ve come to see it as more of a landscape. And lately, that landscape feels perpetually flooded with … Read more
Photo by KOMMERS on Unsplash The First 20 Minutes of Deep Work: Navigating the Initial Friction Why the Initial Lag? I’ve noticed a consistent pattern when I try to settle into serious, focused work, especially after a period of distraction or lighter tasks. There’s almost always a “warming-up” phase, typically around 15 to 20 minutes, … Read more
Photo by isens usa on Unsplash Observing Cognitive Slump Patterns via Continuous Glucose Monitoring I started using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) primarily for athletic performance, but the data started painting a more complex picture of my cognitive state, particularly around mental fatigue. It wasn’t just about post-workout recovery; it was about the day-to-day ebb … Read more
Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash The Mitochondrial Reset: How Prolonged Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption Triggers Brain Clarity Lingering Clarity Post-Exercise I’ve noticed a distinct period of enhanced mental clarity that often follows more intense exercise sessions. It’s not just the immediate post-workout high, but something more sustained, sometimes lasting for a few hours into the … Read more
Photo by Zest Tea on Unsplash A Week With Exogenous Ketones: Less Afternoon Slump, More Mental Friction? Initial Observations I’ve been curious about exogenous ketones for a while, mostly as a potential way to smooth out the cognitive dips that seem to hit around 2 or 3 PM, especially on days I’m deep into complex … Read more
