#171August 26, 2011

Sleep on It

August 26, 2011Volume #171

Next time you are stuck on a problem or learning something new, remember that sleeping may be the most productive thing you can do.

The Mind Continues Solving Problems and Processing New Experiences While You are Sleeping


The processing that happens while you are sleeping is separate from the processing that occurs when you are awake, but just as important to the learning process.

In Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School, molecular biologist Dr. John Medina shares what the most recent brain science research tells us about our brains, and offers suggestions for using this knowledge to be more productive in all aspects of our lives.