Sometimes, finding the right place to study it's not an easy task, and can be harder than it seems.
This can be due to the fact that there could be a lot of distractions or there may be days when we might not be feeling at our best, or with the motivation to do so. But what can we do when there is something that needs to get done?
It is known that our brain consumes half of our daily carbohydrate requirements. In a recent study it was found that when under stress, it requires at least 12 percent more energy. Cognitive tests revealed that subjects who were stressed performed poorly prior to eating but their performance went back to normal after consuming food. (Peters, 2019).
It is then a good advice to eat that treat you are craving, or any food in general, in order to help your mind stay concentrated and perform better, rather than deprive it from it and cause it to secret more stress hormones. (Peters, 2019). So if you want to stay better concentrated, its ok to treat yourself with that chocolate you have been craving for.
Furthermore, how can prayer or meditation help when studying? In the recent review article by Dr. Melissa Hebscher, “ The functional role of cross-frequency coupling” it is explained that low frequencies in brain modulate activity over large spatial regions, whereas high frequencies modulate over small spatial regions. Cross frequency coupling strength is an important aspect of learning and memory, specifically one of the four categories for brain waves, Theta brainwaves are involved in learning and memory. “These brainwaves have low frequencies, which means they happen when a person is in a state of mental relaxation and, consequently they are more prone to a flow of creative ideas. It is typically a very positive mental state, and this time can be an extremely productive period of very meaningful and creative mental activity”. (“What is the function of the various brainwaves?”.n.d.)
These brainwaves only happen when in a relaxation state, having this is mind it would be of a good idea to try to find the right spot to study, somewhere or something that provides you with comfort and can bring happiness, such as when you pray, or meditate , even when listening to your favorite meditation music, or perhaps even a hug.
Hopefully future studies can help us understand better how our surroundings and environment we live in affect the way we think, and how it shapes society as a whole. As of now, I believe the best thing we can do its to listen to ourselves and what makes us truly happy.
Works cited:
Peters, Achim. “Why Do We Crave Sweets When We're Stressed?” Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2019,https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-we-crave-sweets-when-were-stressed/
“What Is The Functions Of The Various Brainwaves?” Scientific American,https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-function-of-t-1997-12-22
Research talk by Melissa Hebscher, PhD.
Canolty, Ryan T., and Robert T. Knight. “The Functional Role of Cross-Frequency Coupling.” Trends in Cognitive Sciences, vol. 14, no. 11, 2010, pp. 506–515., doi:10.1016/j.tics.2010.09.001.
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