Brain wave entrainment and Affirmations for Radical Success
Brain wave entrainment, Affirmations and Success Success!
The difference that a statement can make in the life of a man, woman, or child is nothing short of phenomenal.
Change your mind - change your life!
Brain Wave Entrainment
Brain wave entrainment is the brain's response to either audio or visual stimulus. In other words it is all about the brain's electrical response to rhythmic sense stimulation. Leveraging this technology for personal growth and success just makes very good sense. Your success will be radical when you use it.
Brain wave entrainment, is also referred to as brain wave Synchronization.
Brain wave Synchronization happens when the frequency of your brain's naturally occurring brain waves change and become synchronized with the strongest external stimulus. The most common form of external stimuli that cause this phenomenon are audio and visual signals.
Brain wave synchronization is different than 'hemispheric synchronization'. Hemispheric synchronization is the process where both halves of your brain start working at the same frequency. When the hemispheres are not in synch, bad things can happen.
Your Brain & Brain Wave Entrainment
The physical construction of your gray matter consists of billions of specialized cells called 'neurons'. These cells, use electricity to communicate with each other. When billions of brain cells start communicating with each other the net result is an electrical storm.
Scientists can detect this electrical storm of neuron activity using sensitive medical equipment like an EEG. (Electroencephalogram)
You don't have to know how an EEG operates , but it helps to know what it does.
When an EEG measures the electrical activity of your mind it detects a distinct pattern. The pattern is cyclic and if you were to draw it, you would see a wave pattern like this:
The most useful part of this information is that along with the discovery of brain waves came the discovery that electric activity in the brain will change depending on what your current activity is. For example the picture above represents what your brain waves look like when you're awake. When you are sleeping the waves look less chaotic they become much slower.
Modern technology is on the cusp of finding out exactly what the various brain waves mean and what they can tell us about a person's health and state of mind.
| It's an obvious step - improve your concentration to improve your memory. To concentrate simply means to focusing intensely. If you aren't focused, you won't be able to memorize new facts or recall information you memorized previously. Here's some great news: Concentration is a mental skill you can develop. There are two ways to improve your concentration: |
First, increase your brain's natural ability to concentrate regardless of the environment - in other words, increasing your attention.
Second, adjust your environment to make concentrating easier. This approach is especially important when you are actively studying something new for school, work, or leisure.
Step 1: Power Up Your Brain
To improve your concentration takes a little time and effort, but it can be worth it. In my experience you can make noticeable improvement in a relatively short time.
As recent books on neuroplasticity such as Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain (by Sharon Begley) explain, the structure and function of the adult brain is not set in stone as scientists have always said. In fact, each time you learn a new skill, memorize information, or develop new habits, the neurons and connections in your brain grow and change.
This is an exciting discovery, and is further evidence that your brain's abilities - including the ability to concentrate effectively - can be changed for the better. Research shows that these changes do not occur overnight, however. You have to work at it consistently and regularly. After all, you are literally reshaping your brain!
So, where should you begin if you want to improve your concentration? Start building into your daily schedule habits that lead to increased brain power. These include:
- Mindfulness meditation. Start with five minutes in the morning and five minutes before bed, every day. A great guide if you are just getting started with meditation is Andrea Weiss' book Beginning Mindfulness. I have this book and am working through the 10 week course in mindfulness it describes. See the Mediation and Memory page for more information.
- Proper sleep. Sorry to say it, but unless you are getting sufficient restful sleep, you are not going to be as mentally focused as you could be. See the Sleep & Memory page for tips and more information.
Here's an idea: consider upgrading your crummy old mattress. You know, the one that's so uncomfortable it makes you toss and turn all night? I recently bought a new Spring Air mattress to replace my old bad mattress and have never slept better. It wasn't cheap, but I look at it as an investment in my health (and my memory!). - Vitamins and other supplements. I've tried a number of brain enhancement supplements and other vitamins for memory. One in particular that seemed to help me concentrate better is "Attend" by VAXA. This is a non-prescription supplement for adults who may have Adult Attention Deficit Disorder.
I have never been diagnosed with ADD, but I found this product almost immediately improved my ability to focus. The effect is like being "in the zone", where you visually and mentally lock in on the person you are speaking to, or the material you are reading.
I can't guarantee it will improve your concentration as much as it seemed to improve mine, but I'm a believer. The cheapest I've been able to find Attend is on Amazon.com, but you may want to shop around. You might also want to take a look at Synaptol, a supplement for concentration sold by MicroNutra.
Second, I recommend you take a mulitivitamin each day. That way, just in case your diet is not the greatest, you can perhaps avoid a vitamin deficiency that could hurt your brain. It also doesn't hurt to supplement with Vitamin C and fish oil capsules which are good for brain health.
One important note - always consult your doctor if you have questions about your diet or any supplements you plan to take. - Brain games. The more you use certain skills, the more they are reinforced in the brain, research shows. So it makes sense that playing concentration games and games that require you to focus will improve your concentration ability.
My Brain Games page has over 25 free brain games you can play anytime. Again, though, you need to be consistent. Play for at least 10 minutes each day. Have fun, and get the benefits, too. - Eat healthier. Your brain needs the proper nutrients to allow you to focus, and your blood sugar needs to be properly regulated (the brain consumes glucose, a sugar, as its primary fuel). See the Diet & Memory page for more about this.
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