Doris suggests a "wake up and flow" routine. This involves starting high-priority work within 90 seconds of waking up, leveraging the natural flow state, and then dedicating time later for recovery activities.
Most quality red light therapy devices emit EMF levels akin to or even lesser than regular household electronics, such as cell phones or Wi-Fi routers.
Not trying to be controversial or start drama but was curious if you have any thoughts on the papers or videos people like Ryan Doris or Steven Kotler do? https://www.youtube.com/@riandoris
I know you talked about your morning routine and one of the things they brought up is that as soon as you wake up, go to the thing you need to be most productive in as opposed to going through some type of routine to "prep" for peak performance.
Just kind of curious more from a neurological and biological perspective if there are differences or alignments
This is great. I never heard of Rian Doris before so I just clicked your YT link- quite interesting. I love Steven Kotler although alot of his work is derived from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
Here's my take:
The debate between immediately diving into your most important task versus engaging in a preparatory routine is not new and speaks to broader questions about optimizing performance and well-being.
Immediate Engagement in Work
Pros: The idea here aligns with Mark Twain's famous "eat that frog" approach, suggesting that tackling your most challenging or important task first can lead to increased productivity and a sense of accomplishment that fuels the rest of your day. Neurologically, engaging with complex tasks can stimulate areas of the brain involved in problem-solving and critical thinking, potentially leading to a state of flow more quickly.
Cons: Without a preparatory routine, some individuals might find it harder to transition into a focused state, especially if they are dealing with stress, anxiety, or sleep inertia (the grogginess felt after waking up). This could potentially make the initial engagement with work less effective.
Engaging in a Morning Routine
Pros: A morning routine can serve as a transitional phase, helping individuals shift from a restful state to one of heightened focus and readiness. Activities like exercise, meditation, or even light reading can stimulate the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which enhance mood and motivation, respectively. This can prime the brain for more effective engagement with tasks later on.
Cons: The risk here is that a morning routine might become a form of procrastination or that it could extend to the point where it eats into time that could have been productively used.
Scientific Perspective
Neurology: The brain's prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions such as planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior, can benefit from both approaches depending on the individual's neurology and personal preferences. For some, the immediate stimulation of tackling tasks can activate this area more effectively, while others may need the gradual warm-up a routine provides.
Biology: On a biological level, everyone has a circadian rhythm that influences their peak productivity times. Morning people ("larks") may find that diving straight into work aligns with their natural peak times, whereas night owls could benefit more from a gradual warm-up to align their productivity peak with their circadian preferences.
Doris suggests a "wake up and flow" routine. This involves starting high-priority work within 90 seconds of waking up, leveraging the natural flow state, and then dedicating time later for recovery activities.
I get how that would be effective.
Then go into the routine after that's done, if possible
Thank you for your amazing posts and information.
I love tham all.
If I could ask a question please as I'm really confused:
I am just curious regarding the full body infra red panels and the EMF's that are released. Should I be concerned about that at all ?
I see on their website that they sell a lot of EMF 'blocking' garments.
I just wonder why they sell equipment with EMF but then sell gear to block it ?
Thank you for your time it's much appreciated.
Kind regards
Alberta
I don't think the EMF exposure is high on the panels.
Most quality red light therapy devices emit EMF levels akin to or even lesser than regular household electronics, such as cell phones or Wi-Fi routers.
Not trying to be controversial or start drama but was curious if you have any thoughts on the papers or videos people like Ryan Doris or Steven Kotler do? https://www.youtube.com/@riandoris
I know you talked about your morning routine and one of the things they brought up is that as soon as you wake up, go to the thing you need to be most productive in as opposed to going through some type of routine to "prep" for peak performance.
Just kind of curious more from a neurological and biological perspective if there are differences or alignments
Thanks! :)
This is great. I never heard of Rian Doris before so I just clicked your YT link- quite interesting. I love Steven Kotler although alot of his work is derived from Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
Here's my take:
The debate between immediately diving into your most important task versus engaging in a preparatory routine is not new and speaks to broader questions about optimizing performance and well-being.
Immediate Engagement in Work
Pros: The idea here aligns with Mark Twain's famous "eat that frog" approach, suggesting that tackling your most challenging or important task first can lead to increased productivity and a sense of accomplishment that fuels the rest of your day. Neurologically, engaging with complex tasks can stimulate areas of the brain involved in problem-solving and critical thinking, potentially leading to a state of flow more quickly.
Cons: Without a preparatory routine, some individuals might find it harder to transition into a focused state, especially if they are dealing with stress, anxiety, or sleep inertia (the grogginess felt after waking up). This could potentially make the initial engagement with work less effective.
Engaging in a Morning Routine
Pros: A morning routine can serve as a transitional phase, helping individuals shift from a restful state to one of heightened focus and readiness. Activities like exercise, meditation, or even light reading can stimulate the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which enhance mood and motivation, respectively. This can prime the brain for more effective engagement with tasks later on.
Cons: The risk here is that a morning routine might become a form of procrastination or that it could extend to the point where it eats into time that could have been productively used.
Scientific Perspective
Neurology: The brain's prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions such as planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior, can benefit from both approaches depending on the individual's neurology and personal preferences. For some, the immediate stimulation of tackling tasks can activate this area more effectively, while others may need the gradual warm-up a routine provides.
Biology: On a biological level, everyone has a circadian rhythm that influences their peak productivity times. Morning people ("larks") may find that diving straight into work aligns with their natural peak times, whereas night owls could benefit more from a gradual warm-up to align their productivity peak with their circadian preferences.
Such helpful context and points! I will spend more time thinking about this
Thank you for all you do!