From my experience with students, I have noticed that when they neglect any of the elements of the Healthy Mind Platter because they don’t have enough time to study, they might unintentionally compromise their learning process.

The secret, of course, is finding the right balance ⚖

Elements of David Rock and Daniel Siegel’s Healthy Mind Platter:

👉 SLEEP TIME
When you sleep the brain consolidates new information and recharges.

👉 PHYSICAL TIME
Moving your body, improves mood and overall health, enhances brain plasticity, and reduces stress and anxiety.

👉 FOCUS TIME
Concentrating on a single task amidst distractions in a goal-oriented way enables you to take on challenges that form deep connections in the brain.

👉 TIME-IN
Mindfulness practices aid attention and emotion regulation, helping to integrate the brain.

👉 DOWN TIME
During non-focused relaxation without a specific goal, the brain recharges, integrates, and gains insights.

👉 PLAY TIME
Being creative and having fun helps make new connections in the brain, and also, fosters social skills and positivity.

👉 CONNECTING TIME
Social or nature interactions enhance emotional well-being and activate and reinforce the brain’s relational circuitry.