A happy memory can help you fall asleep, if you know how to use It
A happy memory can help you fall asleep, if you know how to use It
- January 24, 2023
- Sara Mednick, cog sci, The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 24, 2023
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When you savor a happy memory, your brain reacts as if you’re reliving that enjoyable experience all over again, says Sara C. Mednick, a neuroscientist and professor of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine. … Practicing savoring during the day will train your brain to focus on positivity. It will strengthen the memory, which will help your brain recall it more easily next time, and calm your stress response down, says Dr. Mednick, author of “The Power of the Downstate.” She recommends 10 minute stretches several times a week.
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