Published: March 2, 2016, 3:11 a.m.
What if you found out that a great night's sleep could make the difference in closing an important business deal? In showing up as a better parent? Or in performing at a high level in your sport or on stage?
Today you're going to learn exactly why great sleep is a linchpin for the optimal function of your brain in every way imaginable. We're going to dive in and break down some of the most fascinating studies to understand how sleep affects your memory, decision making, creativity, and more.
In this episode you'll discover:
- What learning actually is (the simplicity may surprise you!).
- The\xa010 ways\xa0sleep can give you a better brain.
- How sleep deeply\xa0impacts your memory.
- How your brain\xa0detoxifies\xa0itself at night (and why this is critical!)
- The shocking effect that sleep has on your ability to focus.
- How great sleep can help you\xa0learn faster.
- Why your ability to make smart decisions is heavily influenced by your sleep quality.
- How your "intuition" can actually be hacked by manipulation of your subconscious mind.
- Why your emotional wellness is largely controlled by your sleep quality.
- How your sleep impacts your\xa0hormone production\xa0(this is important!).
- What\xa0muscle memory\xa0really is (and how sleep affects it).
- The surprising ways that sleep impacts your creativity.
- What role dreams play in processing your experiences (valuable info!).
- How sleep deprivation influences your brain's main energy source.
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