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Understanding Limbic Friction and Maximizing Mental Acuity
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The concept of limbic friction refers to the stress we feel when our autonomic nervous system is not where we want it to be, making it important to identify the time/s of day when mental acuity is at its highest to harness our focus, attach subjective rewards and make mistakes to access neuroplasticity.
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Discovering the time of day when you are most focused and have high mental acuity can improve your learning and retention ability.
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Discovering the time of day when you are most focused and have high mental acuity can improve your learning and retention ability. Identifying the natural rhythms of your body is key to understand when to best tackle different activities.
ChapterUnderstanding Limbic Friction and Maximizing Mental Acuity
EpisodeHow to Learn Faster by Using Failures, Movement & Balance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Limbic friction describes the discomfort that arises when we try to make our autonomic nervous system do something it isn't currently doing such as being more alert.
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Summary
Limbic friction describes the discomfort that arises when we try to make our autonomic nervous system do something it isn't currently doing such as being more alert. Accessing neuroplasticity requires focus, attaching subjective reward, and making errors, all of which can be hindered by our stress levels.