How to Take a Brain Break | Jim Kwik

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  • @JimKwik
    @JimKwik  2 года назад +1154

    Subscribe so we can stay in touch and learn together. 🧠
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    • @djairalert422
      @djairalert422 2 года назад +14

      Very helpful, you’re awesome thank you my friend! 🧠😎

    • @AlizaDavidovit
      @AlizaDavidovit 2 года назад +7

      Very helpful tips

    • @ChowMeinWarrior
      @ChowMeinWarrior 2 года назад +3

      This video was helpful! Thank you, Jim!

    • @jimmykeating2029
      @jimmykeating2029 2 года назад +1

      Thank you 🙏 someone that gets what I am saying wooooo

    • @yvette9524
      @yvette9524 2 года назад

      Lllll

  • @romelandoy
    @romelandoy 2 года назад +9396

    "Failure is not the opposite of success, it is part of success" I really like this quote of you.

    • @eben9233
      @eben9233 2 года назад +109

      "failing forwards"

    • @BlobBlobkins
      @BlobBlobkins Год назад +48

      Good quote, we need to remember it and do nothing with this information 😃

    • @mohammadobeid9526
      @mohammadobeid9526 Год назад +3

      Me too, it's catchy

    • @conradmbugua9098
      @conradmbugua9098 Год назад +40

      schools & parents: I'll pretend that i didn't see that.

    • @ich22
      @ich22 Год назад +16

      Also is laziness part of diligence and creativity

  • @acecool1715
    @acecool1715 10 месяцев назад +2125

    1. Breath
    2. Hydrate
    3. Stand up and move

    • @dewanrameez
      @dewanrameez 8 месяцев назад +108

      You are surely going to heaven dude. You helped people make life easier.

    • @victorhardin2186
      @victorhardin2186 8 месяцев назад +66

      Can't believe people need a video to explain this to them

    • @acecool1715
      @acecool1715 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@dewanrameez Thank you.

    • @acecool1715
      @acecool1715 8 месяцев назад +14

      @@victorhardin2186 I know, nowadays people are so upset with their busy life without caring about their health.

    • @holeymcsockpuppet
      @holeymcsockpuppet 8 месяцев назад

      4. Play with your balls.

  • @Kkubey
    @Kkubey 2 года назад +1472

    I love how the language seems to be adapted to this whole process. No voice that is trying to sell you something, trying to get emotions out of you or overly trying to express themself. Just very clean wording that gets the time it needs.

    • @cryinsquirrel
      @cryinsquirrel Год назад +35

      But i got an add during the video and that's where I saw the difference. They were selling something, shouting, fast talking... It hurt my brain for resl

    • @spotat6234
      @spotat6234 Год назад +9

      @@cryinsquirrel I actually just got that and my ears hurt for a second-

    • @TheSemgold
      @TheSemgold Год назад +12

      @@cryinsquirrel turn on an Addblock, bro, and no ads will hurt your brain.

    • @lenap4956
      @lenap4956 Год назад +22

      I immediately mute and put the phone away when an ad appears. They're really disruptive and my tolerance for them is basically 0
      Edit: it gave me an idea though, to turn the disruptive ads to my advantage to simply put the phone away as soon as there's an ad.
      I wager I could waste less time watching videos that way

    • @samvandam1766
      @samvandam1766 Год назад +3

      That's the first thing i noticed, how calm it is...

  • @indraroy3894
    @indraroy3894 Год назад +633

    During my brain break I observe the trees- their shape , colour , how they move ,how the sun and wind play with leaves . This exercise is truly refreshing and makes me feel alive.

    • @joshuabalbosa6931
      @joshuabalbosa6931 8 месяцев назад +11

      So wish I live in an area with trees, but I have view to the mountains so that's a win too.

    • @avia4281
      @avia4281 8 месяцев назад +6

      I read somewhere to live life as if when you things allow it to surprise you as if it was the first time even though you seen it thousands of times before.

    • @vanessap8477
      @vanessap8477 8 месяцев назад +7

      So what you are doing in your brain breaks is called mindfulness! 😊 Its a very great technique one can learn ! (I know it from my time in a psych ward as a form of therapy )
      Just taking time and be mindful about something of your choosing,just as you described. Its grounding, refreshing and healing in a way bc it gives you the opportunity to just BE and refocus and recenter your thoughts,brain and nervous system as its also very calming and relaxing.
      Keep on doing it ! ❤

    • @Sledgehammers_Nail
      @Sledgehammers_Nail 8 месяцев назад +5

      Looking out my window at the trees right now. The sun is hitting them and reflecting light and a slight breeze is hitting them. It looks like confetti dazzling

    • @EileenConlon-o8c
      @EileenConlon-o8c 5 месяцев назад

      During my brain break I am going to learn to juggle and also take a short walk and breathe deeply 😁

  • @bun9000
    @bun9000 10 месяцев назад +307

    Hah! I learned to juggle in between classes and before exams at uni. I called it my “reset button” for my brain. Broke the overthinking cycles and let me enjoy time in deep flow. So refreshing! Kendama has had a similar effect as well! But hard to top juggling.

    • @dinahbarnes6335
      @dinahbarnes6335 10 месяцев назад +5

      This is a feel good comment ❤

    • @potaterjim
      @potaterjim 6 месяцев назад +6

      I use solitaire for the same reason. Sometimes even tea ceremony or fancy coffee or espresso.
      On the surface, spending so much time to meticulously craft something as dumb as a hot drink you could have done in two minutes is a waste of time, but that's kinda the point. Taking ten minutes to just relax and focus on one simple, relaxing task with a simple payoff. It's very relaxing

  • @Eilyn134
    @Eilyn134 Год назад +2771

    Summary: Take a break from focusing every 25-30 minutes.
    During break do three things to regain clarity:
    1. Breathe
    2. Hydrate
    3. Move / juggle
    How to juggle:
    Imagine a box in front of you. Throw the balls/socks up to the corners and catch with the other hand. Key is to relax so you're not all tensed up and shift your focus peripherally so you have room to see what's going on.
    It's not about perfection, it's about progress. Failure is part of success, not the opposite of success.
    Super brain yoga: Touch each earlobe with the contralateral hands to give them a massage, and at the same time squat down.
    Tip: Make movement a part of your hour, not just three times a week. Keep the blood circulating.

    • @unkirbyjosuke1904
      @unkirbyjosuke1904 Год назад +21

      School sure helps with that.

    • @Nekonaut_aka_Jebus
      @Nekonaut_aka_Jebus Год назад +4

      thanks!

    • @Way2go926
      @Way2go926 Год назад +11

      I try to do that at work but somebody(supervisor) doesn’t like me to take more than 30mins break..albeit that I’m not even a fresh grad that’s working for the first time..😑. Like cmon it’s unreasonable since my job is consist of me using a software for designing, staring at the monitor for hours.

    • @deathmoverz
      @deathmoverz Год назад

      I don't fvcking understand step 3

    • @Jukeboksi
      @Jukeboksi Год назад +13

      @@Way2go926 Quit.

  • @Lili-p1b5t
    @Lili-p1b5t 10 месяцев назад +128

    Wow. As a perfectionist who is starting her business while trying to stay a high performer at work while keeping my house in order, while trying to make my friends happy… I really needed to hear that it’s ok to drop the ball. Sometimes the guilt is so strong. I really really needed someone to give me permission to just be myself. It’s ok and it’s enough. For that, I love you to the moon and back. I mean it. You’re awesome. Take care.

    • @marleyen
      @marleyen 10 месяцев назад +3

      You'll have to drop 1 thing fron your list to succeed. I was there

    • @brnsnaribm1371
      @brnsnaribm1371 7 месяцев назад

      Same problem. Stomachache

  • @jayasrinagrale
    @jayasrinagrale 2 года назад +3282

    The super brain yoga technique was actually a form of punishment given by school teachers to kids in India. Looks like they knew that this would improve the kids' brains :)

    • @lakhs54rot9
      @lakhs54rot9 2 года назад +37

      Yeah😅

    • @exosphere1667
      @exosphere1667 2 года назад +18

      LAMO true

    • @richardirwan
      @richardirwan 2 года назад +8

      Lol

    • @huraqan3761
      @huraqan3761 2 года назад +6

      What!?

    • @juliawashburn675
      @juliawashburn675 2 года назад +248

      And I bet because it was used as punishment when kids grew up they never used the technique to relax.
      It happened to me and chores as punishment. I hate doing chores, they give me entirety. Because chores where used as punishment when I was growing up. It really sucks.

  • @JaredHernandez-vx2we
    @JaredHernandez-vx2we 10 месяцев назад +33

    Dude, I've been juggling since I was a little kid. I literally just picked it back up again today after a couple year break, and now I randomly came across this video talking about the benefits of it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Christian_Prepper
    @Christian_Prepper 2 года назад +1658

    *PRO TIP: Small Open Plastic Grocery Bags. Most novices can master juggling within 15 minutes when learning with small plastic grocery bags because they literally fly through the air in what looks like "slow-motion". I trained many people over the years & start them with 3 small open plastic bags & after 5 minutes transition them to rolled up socks, then balls & on average within 15 minutes they never forget.*
    *PLASTIC BAGS: True, some communities stopped using them & went back to paper bags or reusable bags/sacks but no, I am not referring to tiny sandwich bags nor am I referring to department store bags so big they can fit an entire men's suit, because the grocery bags I'm referring to actually can open up enough to catch air so that once you throw them up in the air by one of their handles they float back down which provides a significant amount of time to react juggling 3 bags, but are not so big that throwing 3 at a time becomes impossible. The handles are simply manufactured holes at the top of the bag on both sides, the handles are NOT separate attachments. Do your best to continue to catch them again by the handle in order to keep the bag open. Ultimately test out different types & sizes of plastic bags to find out what works for you.*
    *JUGGLING MORE THAN 3: Increase your air time (hang time) with each throw. Search RUclips for "Juggle 5 balls" or 6 or 10 or etc. Ultimately you'll notice that the more balls a juggler can juggle the higher in the air each ball must be thrown. Obviously this provides the juggler with more time to react. So practice holding & throwing more balls with each hand higher & higher, then add another ball. If you continue to increase the number of balls (10, 12, 14, etc) consider upgrading the type of balls you use from tennis balls to hacky sacks or professional juggling balls which are easier to grip. And then practice, practice, practice. I wish you success.*
    *Excellent video. I can never repay Jim for changing my life so dramatically in such a short period of time. I continue to become LIMITLESS by becoming the Better Man in Me at least 1% Daily!*

    • @MrDAZ3197
      @MrDAZ3197 2 года назад +23

      Just to be clear, you’re not referring to sandwich bags, right? You mean the traditional, larger supermarket bags?

    • @newt2120
      @newt2120 2 года назад +35

      holy shit man! i have been trying to learn juggling with oranges with no success for the past two weeks

    • @Christian_Prepper
      @Christian_Prepper 2 года назад +40

      @@MrDAZ3197 *Correct. Plastic "grocery" bags. True, some communities stopped using them & went back to paper bags or reusable bags/sacks but no, I am not referring to tiny sandwich bags nor am I referring to department store bags so big they can fit an entire men's suit, because the grocery bags I'm referring to actually can open up enough to catch air so that once you throw them up in the air by one of their handles they float back down which provides a significant amount of time to react juggling 3 bags, but are not so big that throwing 3 at a time becomes impossible. The handles are simply manufactured holes at the top of the bag on both sides, the handles are NOT separate attachments. Do your best to continue to catch them again by the handle in order to keep the bag open. Ultimately test out different types & sizes of plastic bags to find out what works for you.*

    • @JohnSmith-cg3cv
      @JohnSmith-cg3cv 2 года назад +7

      I can juggle 3 and 4 balls, but how can I quickly learn to juggle 5? It seemed to me that learning how to juggle 5 balls is far more difficult than learning how to juggle 3 or 4; it seems to be in a separate category of difficulty. Any tips?

    • @Christian_Prepper
      @Christian_Prepper 2 года назад +14

      @@JohnSmith-cg3cv *Increase your air time (hang time) with each throw. Search RUclips for "Juggle 5 balls" or 6 or 10 or etc. Ultimately you'll notice that the more balls a juggler can juggle the higher in the air each ball must be thrown. Obviously this provides the juggler with more time to react. So practice holding & throwing more balls with each hand higher & higher, then add another ball. If you continue to increase the number of balls (10, 12, 14, etc) consider upgrading the type of balls you use from tennis balls to hacky sacks or professional juggling balls which are easier to grip. And then practice, practice, practice. I wish you success.*

  • @markandrewramos8800
    @markandrewramos8800 Год назад +198

    Another learning that was beneficial to the brain Thank you!
    I practice the 20/20/20 rule for my brain break. I saw this rule on Instagram where, for every 20 minutes of work, take a break and look away for something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. By looking at the distance, we give our brain time to relax and reset. helps us to be more alert, focused, and productive.

    • @earlyhemisphere
      @earlyhemisphere Год назад +10

      That is primarily for your eye muscles I believe but what you describe is most likely a common side effect

  • @phlovejoy
    @phlovejoy 2 года назад +50

    I keep a ukulele by my desk and sing a song or two. I feel energized by the music, my breath, and the strumming! It's best when I play the song from memory.
    Your teaching on movement, the tetra union of brain, heart, breath, and body, has inspired me to make a playlist of songs that put me in a good mood. Taking 3 min to flail around is exactly what I need.
    RUclips is redeemed by content like your's.

  • @docilelikewintercatfish
    @docilelikewintercatfish Год назад +47

    Randomly started this while eating. Didn't realised how desperately I needed a video like this

    • @gyanchiluvery5555
      @gyanchiluvery5555 8 месяцев назад

      Damn.. exactly what I was going to say 🤝🏽

    • @gyanchiluvery5555
      @gyanchiluvery5555 8 месяцев назад

      Damn.. exactly what I was going to say 🤝🏽

  • @aikasagawa2218
    @aikasagawa2218 6 месяцев назад +14

    just took my finals today, didn't realise i was doing everything right, i only started to study yesterday trying to memorise everything from 0, around 20minutes of studying i will stand up to have some water, then sit on the floor close my eyes and focus on my breath for 2minutes and then continue to study, i never learn things so fast

  • @chrispysaid
    @chrispysaid 2 года назад +71

    I've had the Pomodoro Smart Timer app on my phone for ages, and only just tried using it after watching your video. I never really knew what to do during my breaks, and you gave me a practical, feasible guideline to follow. I gotta say, I got my work done so much more quickly and I feel much more energized afterwards as a result. Thanks, Jim!

  • @MisPhantomhive
    @MisPhantomhive 2 года назад +233

    How did you literally describe my exact journey with juggling? I learned about a year ago. My jaw dropped when you started on the metaphor when you drop a ball, I thought about that every time i was practicing. That, and having real proof that I could learn something new still. Incredible feelings brought on by something so seemingly silly lol.

  • @KevinS265
    @KevinS265 2 года назад +89

    My brain break is usually going for a walk: 3 minutes of laps in the house, or a choosing from one of the many "loops" outside the house or office--these are pre-timed 10 - 60 minutes routes. Loved the video and the juggling lesson--removes the pressure, so I'll be able to learn it this time :)

  • @bhartimoryani3500
    @bhartimoryani3500 Месяц назад +2

    I liked when you said that ‘when you drop the ball, be happy about it’’. We get so much caught up in being perfect that we don’t relax while learning.

  • @mfazlulkarim8035
    @mfazlulkarim8035 9 месяцев назад +14

    - Breath
    - Hydrade
    - Stand up and make movement, wil try juggling and ears massage.

    • @Span67
      @Span67 9 месяцев назад +1

      We’re here to help you be in control of your health while traveling

  • @olivierc972
    @olivierc972 2 года назад +37

    I've been juggling for years now, I just love the fun of it. Even one ball is great if you try to do some fun tricks like throwing behind the back and it's great for coordination and body awerness. I didn't realize it could help the brain that much so I'll keep doing. And dancing is the same, I love it. Even though I practice meditation and deep breathing, I realized that intentional moving (with body control in mind) was much more beneficial in trying to calm down and focus.

  • @MrDo2an
    @MrDo2an Год назад +52

    Thank you for your very calm and natural presentation. You are one of the rare people on RUclips who doesn't turn every subject into neurotic shows.

  • @wjakok
    @wjakok Год назад +13

    Saw this on the internet somewhere: If you fail never give up because F.A.I.L means First Attempt In Learning. Thanks for your little training session. I am reading your book now. I want to become a Motion Designer. And it is really tough. Hopefully I can translate some of your teachings to get where i want to become. Great content!!

  • @gellal1
    @gellal1 7 месяцев назад +3

    I keep seeing this video recommended to my feed. but I just scroll off and skip it. Now, I finally gave in and realized my mistake. Its not a clickbait and learned a lot from this video to better my mind. Thank you very much

  • @Renee11123
    @Renee11123 2 года назад +81

    I don't really have a brain break method since I usually keep going until I'm forced to stop out of habit. I'm incorporating more walks in my day, deep breathing, or simple light exercises. The advice presented here has been eye opening and I'm glad I took a break to watch this and to finally learn to juggle. 😊

  • @maximus8990
    @maximus8990 2 года назад +56

    I've been a juggler for about 15 years and I can attest to the benefits. In recent years I use short walks outside in between coding where I use my standing desk as much as possible.

    • @ceeeceee8753
      @ceeeceee8753 2 года назад +3

      Do you enjoy coding? I’m trying to get into coding myself

    • @alexha2884
      @alexha2884 Год назад +3

      @@ceeeceee8753 why does it matter if he enjoys it? Do YOU enjoy it?

    • @ceeeceee8753
      @ceeeceee8753 Год назад +3

      @@alexha2884 Relax, just trying to get opinions to see if it’s a good career field to get into.

    • @Cfuzion
      @Cfuzion Год назад +2

      @@ceeeceee8753 Stupid comment not gonna lie, as a software developer myself, You have to dive into it yourself and be consistent to see if you like it

    • @ceeeceee8753
      @ceeeceee8753 Год назад

      @@Cfuzion Yes, you wrote a stupid comment, indeed. Read my previous reply.

  • @Nardonz
    @Nardonz Год назад +6

    I never thought I would have learned how to juggle from a brain coach. Even just for that, you are the most useful mental health consultant I have ever come across in my life. Thanks for the informations shared in this video.

  • @Es.1661
    @Es.1661 8 месяцев назад +57

    I wanted to learn from this video because my brain needs to rest, but it wanted to read the comment section instead.

  • @mitziefeltch5528
    @mitziefeltch5528 7 месяцев назад +1

    Yes to movement. Before I work on any piece of art I dance around my studio. I always start my class w/movement activities & the kids enjoy it. Thank you for making this info so accessible.

  • @chiakitakafumi8903
    @chiakitakafumi8903 Год назад +31

    No other words else to say but THANK YOU for this short and useful video. As a busy postgraduate student who stays indoors 24/7, I tend to forget to take care of my health, I rarely exercise which makes me more lethargic than ever, sleepless nights etc. Simple body movements REALLY HELPS, so THANK YOU for this!!!

  • @letsdomath1750
    @letsdomath1750 2 года назад +120

    10:00 Other forms of cross laterals can include alternate-nostril breathing (both the pranayama where you actually close nostrils with your fingers/thumb as well as the mental version done by focusing on flow of air into one nostril and out the other), rotation of consciousness body scans, EFT tapping, EMDR-related exercises, and modified progressive muscle relaxation exercises.

  • @nellyravenhood
    @nellyravenhood Год назад +19

    I love this video so much. As someone who's never seriously juggled before, juggling proved to be just the break my mind needed and increased my focus in studying. Highly recommend 👌

  • @charliecaraga1327
    @charliecaraga1327 Год назад +1

    as someone who is always afraid of making mistakes-this is something I really needed to hear. I was always afraid of not meeting my teachers' expectation, I felt relieved after watching this.

  • @LivingGuy484
    @LivingGuy484 2 года назад +11

    I have no idea why this video was recommended to me, but I am incredibly thankful
    Excellent video, thank you so much for the great advice!

  • @cesarm.sanchez6880
    @cesarm.sanchez6880 2 года назад +17

    My best notes (8-10) in the school, when I studied in the night time and very early another day. After exams my headache was terrible, with blood in my nose. Thanks!

  • @zsofiaschmidt4245
    @zsofiaschmidt4245 Год назад +13

    I love how you take your time to explain concepts clearly.
    Also, if you wouldn't have told me about 3 times to really get up and juggle, I probably would have stayed laying and would've put this video on a "should try someday" list.
    But instead, I tried all the methods introduced in this video and had instant results of mental relief. I love the practicality of this video!

  • @ilovenycsomuch
    @ilovenycsomuch 3 дня назад

    Personally I play piano & I love how it switches my gears to totally focus on something different that I love, & it can feel amazing to let my body run with it & almost take the wheel (I memorize instead of sight read)

  • @angelicabeneby6122
    @angelicabeneby6122 4 месяца назад

    I am so glad I came across this video today. I've been fighting off negative emotions and anxiety since yesterday. This really helped me calm down and relax my brain.

  • @xderen_xd
    @xderen_xd 2 года назад +4

    I study with drum and bass so I think is great the ballroom dance, thank you for this because I am learning in deep programming and I got sick of my body for staying sit and not making pauses. God bless you!

  • @clarestaoctavia
    @clarestaoctavia 2 года назад +15

    my brain break is hydrate with more water (because my habit is to be caffeinated whenever I work) and put on my dance playlist. sometimes I go high impact dancing to get the stress messy yarn untangled (esp after exam crunch or hefty work day), some other time I go low impact and just use the music to help me feel energized again. i'll add juggling to my brain break list, thank you :D

  • @ChamssAlandalus
    @ChamssAlandalus 2 года назад +5

    My breaks:
    Breath and look to sky
    One yoga mvt many times
    Or Do some light home task...it's amazing what home tasks we can do in 10 or 15 min...incredible!

  • @JanéeMesser
    @JanéeMesser 2 месяца назад

    As a kid, I loved getting up and moving around my desk during class. I had great teachers, who even encouraged me and in this way, I found the gifts of my dyslexia.
    As an adult, I've now lost this habit. But today, I see what happened and I'm going to move forward with conscious movement.
    Thank you, Jim Kwik!
    I want to start with the cross lateral movement in a sitting position, since that's the closest to my wiggly, ongoing sitting.
    I want to keep my constant hydration, even though others are telling me that's a give-away for traumatized people.
    And I want to begin learning to juggle, to start shifting my thoughts to more positive than what they even were as a child.
    Most of all, as a tutor, I want to begin letting my new learners know that after 25 minutes, we'll take a break together and energize our brains. I want to teach others about this habit and take care of myself at the same time.

  • @youfacejarraxus3392
    @youfacejarraxus3392 2 месяца назад

    Whenever I'd feel brain fog in school, in office or when out and chilling with my buddies I'd just instinctively get up and move a bit and it always helped. Glad to know it is explained scientifically.

  • @DaveE99
    @DaveE99 2 года назад +10

    Loved the reason to breath hydrate move and just let your mind wander review etc. Is it create more moments of primacy and decency to aid in memory learning. Brilliant. I feel facing our emotions can often be a reason we don’t take those long walks so learn to do that. I had some abandonment trauma in work and relationships that fused meaning together in my head and yup I’ve been self sabatoging and finding things that confirm my thinking.

  • @Mayakran
    @Mayakran Год назад +12

    It’s really interesting because I suffered a brain injury in a car accident years ago and my therapist actually had me doing techniques like cross-laterals and juggling. Definitely does something!

  • @catbaril9072
    @catbaril9072 2 года назад +59

    My breaks are usually either taking care of basic needs like drinking some water or having a snack or getting up and doing 2-3 minutes worth of cleaning. Seems like nothing but it helps keep my place clean a lot. And it gets me moving and looking at a longer distance and rest my eyes a bit

    • @caesiumtea
      @caesiumtea Год назад +3

      Little bits of cleaning are a great break idea, thanks!

  • @jee098
    @jee098 6 месяцев назад

    Can't thank you enough. I wasn't even going to watch this video in the first place because I don't like to watch motivational videos and I thought yours is a motivational video. But I tapped it anyway and the moment I saw you saying "Breath Hydrate Move" I realised it's not just any regular motivational video and I finished the whole video and got reminded of many flaws I knew but were pretending to be oblivious about. I really needed this video. Thank you so much ❤

  • @holiZon
    @holiZon 6 месяцев назад +1

    A life-changing lesson, gracias!
    For me, my brain break is eye exercises. I used to look into the distance and work out eye exercises after I yawned or felt less performant.

  • @achrafmahieddine7027
    @achrafmahieddine7027 2 года назад +281

    Mr.Jim I would truly appreciate it if you make a video explaining the types of concentration (cuz out of experience I deeply believe it has many types not just one) and how to sharpen each of them . your help in this would mean the world to a lot of people including me ... cheers brain coach you're the best !

    • @marcd2864
      @marcd2864 2 года назад +10

      Great point ! I too would like to learn different ways to concentrate.

    • @chiddy0981
      @chiddy0981 2 года назад +9

      Thanks, you took this question right out of my mouth.
      It will also benefit me.

    • @utsabbhanja0193
      @utsabbhanja0193 2 года назад +8

      Yes we also want to know this.

    • @aksbeixhev
      @aksbeixhev 2 года назад +7

      Meditation helps you focus.

    • @paul-ie
      @paul-ie 2 года назад +4

      What exactly are these different types of concentration...?

  • @jasparvanrijn4836
    @jasparvanrijn4836 2 года назад +12

    I picked up juggling recently as my little brain break because I thought it would be good for my hands, good to know that its good for your brain as well! I also found that throwing a ball against a wall with both my dominant and non dominant hand had a similar effect.

  • @trevorchouinard7474
    @trevorchouinard7474 Год назад +4

    For the last 12 years or better, I found myself throwing a ball between 2 opposing walls in my bedroom. I would go back and forth, mixing up my throws, left/right hand, ceiling - wall - floor - hand, floor - wall - ceiling - hand. Sometimes fast, mostly finding a nice pace. I never really understood why it worked for me, but it did. Thanks for explaining one of my quirks.

  • @cvang_el
    @cvang_el Год назад +1

    Thank u so much for this.
    I did the breathing, moving AND had a cup of water in the middle of this.
    It HELPS.
    My movement for break is dancing to a Kpop song im into at that moment.
    Or just vibing to jazz music.
    Anything dance related.
    Thank you Jim.

  • @kyeongd9070
    @kyeongd9070 Месяц назад

    I work from home full time. I started to run downstairs and play piano for a few minutes . A great ‘break’ routine. Thanks for juggling suggestions. I should try that too.

  • @81aherna
    @81aherna Год назад +8

    Wow. So awesome knowing that I do a lot of what Jim describes in this video. I started moving as much as I can while at work, going outside for random sunlight, drinking water like a fish, breathing and Ive never felt better in 42 years. Thanks Jim!!

  • @dominoplay3712
    @dominoplay3712 2 года назад +13

    I’m a teacher and I’ve been teaching my students these principles from day one.

  • @nataliesoutlet
    @nataliesoutlet Год назад +400

    So so important. I love this

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      @shreyanshkumarpatra2723 Год назад +4

      ​@@leonidlykhovydko3645Take a break from focusing

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      @007_Sun_Tzu Год назад

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      @ppgod6989 Год назад

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  • @walkininsomnia
    @walkininsomnia 10 месяцев назад +4

    This is the first video that didn’t feel like it only works for the neurotypical brain. There were a lot of tips i got from this and my brain is far from typical, so thank you.

    • @stupid4President
      @stupid4President 7 месяцев назад +1

      Maybe wearing the neurodiverse T-shirt was not accidental :)

  • @rachelaspogard6587
    @rachelaspogard6587 6 месяцев назад

    I am a tour guide, I do meditation for 30 mins a day, and do walking tours for 3 hours, normally one a day, 6 days a week. I am over 60 years old, and am now ready to learn to juggle. Thanks Jim, I love your videos 😊

  • @finitetimeonearth
    @finitetimeonearth 2 года назад +14

    I do 60-90 minutes of deep work at once. After that I usually like to go outside, do calisthenics or meditate. From time to time I might take a nap too if I feel really tired.

    • @jeffjefflover
      @jeffjefflover 2 года назад

      Yeah this is the correct way to do it, this video was just full of shit and filler content lmao

  • @Wahinies
    @Wahinies 2 года назад +14

    Walking has changed my life. Something interesting always happens, it is time to engage the grateful flow, and I have struck up conversations with people that would have otherwise never happened.

  • @noahhradek5426
    @noahhradek5426 2 года назад +6

    We think of mental work different than physical work and act like we don't need a break. But they're similar and both are needed.

  • @Leviajohnson
    @Leviajohnson 6 месяцев назад +1

    What a relief I already do this about every 30 mins throughout the workday. And over here I thought I was being lazy

  • @RhysJones-ub1tv
    @RhysJones-ub1tv 8 месяцев назад

    While listening to your podcast. Did some juggling along with you as I am able to do so. Then promptly finished a crossword I had been stuck on most of the evening! Amazing!!

  • @sarzodagreat5870
    @sarzodagreat5870 2 года назад +6

    I do the same thing with yoyos, rubix cubes, and butterfly knives. I do pomodoros and on the break stand up and a do something tactile. Amazing for productivity and sense of well-being. Great packaging to an ode to juggling and a fun tutorial btw

  • @drjulia8032
    @drjulia8032 2 года назад +11

    My break activities :
    1.Drink Structured water
    2.Juggling with 2 balls
    3.Squad ( brain yoga )
    4.breathing imaging you are at the beach ..

    • @5crb30
      @5crb30 2 года назад +1

      Yes maam

    • @Arya-cf7vu
      @Arya-cf7vu 6 месяцев назад

      what is structured water?

  • @bharathimadela7532
    @bharathimadela7532 2 года назад +13

    Good morning coach. I started drinking water three minutes exercise and breathing as my daily routine after wake up.I started juggling also. I feel more active and enthusiastic to trey new things. I do backwalk and map pointing as brain breaks.I am enjoying this process

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese 2 года назад

      Can you explain what backwalk & map pointing are? I'm really curious

  • @alexbordes8814
    @alexbordes8814 5 месяцев назад

    I love the “fail forward” advice. Although not clearly stated, I understand it as getting the inhibitions and fear of dropping the ball out of the way thereby eliminating the focus which would in turn result in actual failure. It’s like riding a bike fast and spotting a pole you want to avoid but the mere attention you keep giving it pulls you right into crashing with it.

  • @kenjimisaki6666
    @kenjimisaki6666 6 месяцев назад

    I'm glad I found this. As a middle school teacher, brain breaks are big, both for myself and my students.

  • @victoriagonzalez6304
    @victoriagonzalez6304 Год назад +7

    My favorite brain break is going for a short walk. Sometimes that looks like simply walking out the front door and taking a stroll around our court with my dog for 5-10 minutes. It’s a small amount of time but gives my brain and eyes a rest. Something about fresh air and looking at the beautiful colors in nature that refreshes my mind 😊

  • @aaronmizell
    @aaronmizell Год назад +5

    Juggling has been an Incredible brain break for me! At first I didn’t think I would get it but kept working at it. Felt like I wasn’t getting anywhere stopped for a few months then came back and finally got it😎

  • @juliansalazar9572
    @juliansalazar9572 2 года назад +30

    I don't know why but I felt so happy listening to the quality of your explanation sir, the content and the Communicator are both really amazing, keep the great work 👍👍

  • @newkraine7995
    @newkraine7995 3 месяца назад

    „Failing forward“. BRILLIANT❤❤❤

  • @JAllencorp
    @JAllencorp Год назад +2

    Two quotes I always loved from my mom. "Nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream." And " anything that stays still becomes stagnant." You gotta get/stay in motion for even just a moment.

  • @Biscuits3000
    @Biscuits3000 2 года назад +9

    Training the lateral sling as movement prep for more demanding exercises has been great for me. After glute and lateral sling activation, working on a compound exercise, focusing on form and speed help improve the mind body connection when also being mindful of form and flow. Always clears my head. And of course some cardio / conditioning before and it after help with getting things firing, and warmed up pre training, and recovery post training.

  • @HayBayle
    @HayBayle 10 месяцев назад +3

    Today I learned the basics of juggling. And to be more conscious about giving my brain a breather. Kudos!

  • @billieguitar
    @billieguitar 2 года назад +10

    This is so well presented even for my adhd brain, also you make alot of sense phylosophically AND scientifically, THANK YOU.

  • @RachelNobody
    @RachelNobody 5 месяцев назад

    coming from someone who's pretty lazy unless motivated or have a required task, I really love "when the body moves, the brain grooves" 😂 I tend to remember little rhymes (learned that studying in college 😅) and that ones definitely going to stick and may spark some motivation to get going. thank you for the video, im glad I found this page!

  • @Lizzy422
    @Lizzy422 10 месяцев назад

    I'm glad i met you today 😊 i have had the urge to "move" for a long time. I started walking 20 min daily. Now I'll try juggling. Thank you

  • @JosephDESSO
    @JosephDESSO 2 года назад +6

    Little by little, it becomes KWIKLY BIG. Thanks you Jim

  • @johnchateau
    @johnchateau 2 года назад +7

    Thanks so much, i really enjoy, learn and practice things in your many lessons.
    5 -10 min break i drink water.
    Do 14 or 21 squats and breath and keep the air 9 secs and the release it..
    Or stretch by touching the tip of the feet. And sometimes some yoga poses.
    Thanks for your tips . i will practice them too. Inclusing juggling.

    • @akbananachucker2441
      @akbananachucker2441 2 года назад

      Why are you holding your breath? It's not giving you more oxygen. It's doing the opposite. Can you explain please? Thanks

  • @JosephDESSO
    @JosephDESSO 2 года назад +4

    My brain breaks :
    Follow Baroque Musics while trying to recall the key concepts and the relationship between them ;
    I skip the rope by listening to Ryan Caligiuri motivation2study podcasts or yours on Jim kwik podcast ;
    I go for walks while checking out my RUclips notifications about your news videos amongst others ;
    I ask for my friends ;
    Or I simply lay myself down on the floor while my legs are up.

  • @Carina-cn1nn
    @Carina-cn1nn 3 месяца назад

    My students watched this video, and here are some break ideas: going swimming, going to a quiet space, pushups, walking, music while walking, leg stretches, running, doing yoga, 1 min plank, doing laps!

  • @pierainforest1564
    @pierainforest1564 4 месяца назад

    interesting! I will try practicing juggling.
    "Failure is not the opposite of success, it is part of success". This quote inspired me.

  • @julian_hesse
    @julian_hesse 2 года назад +8

    For me doing Tai Chi was super relaxing and refreshing. It is both about breathing and moving your body in a controller way. Probably done ancient wisdom instilled in there 😊

  • @as_if
    @as_if 2 года назад +15

    Brain break examples:
    Breathing consciously and drinking water if you were thirsty
    Moving - walk/exercise/calisthenics
    Juggling
    Do whatever you love
    I'm trying juggling soon, this has been my wish from childhood. I think everyone gets amazed seeing juggling. Now that i got to know the worth of the sport, I'm more interested in performing this

  • @georgekabbazi1837
    @georgekabbazi1837 2 года назад +5

    I would love to do my abds workout more often as a brain break .... i will try to do that with what i have learned today...... thank u for the helpful techniques

  • @raffigurugo
    @raffigurugo 9 месяцев назад

    for take a rest im gonna try about sth for example, jugling like waht u said, walking, push up, sith etc. and im totally with u, cuz all this time during im learning sth i never take a rest so what is the consequence of this. im fu*kin lazy to study idk, but this happen to me, instead my brain tell me to open tiktok or any social media, i hate that, and then after i realized im wasted my time, i immediately feel bad and regret. I hope after i watched this video and take a noted, i can change about my daily routine and i hope this things will be sth valuable for me. Thanks Jim. God Blessed You.

  • @laylapreater7813
    @laylapreater7813 9 месяцев назад +2

    Jim kwik is probably one of the best names I’ve ever heard

  • @MarSenseii
    @MarSenseii Год назад +16

    I’d like to say this was a wonderful video. Just now I was all over the place in my head and I decided to participate in the exercise’s in this video and they really helped calm my mind and relax. Def gonna give an update in about a week. Much love ❤

  • @CJ_F0x
    @CJ_F0x Год назад +5

    What I like to do when I've been sitting down too much is stretch my lower back and my hamstrings. That and become more aware of HOW I'm sitting down. I'm definitely adding some of your excercises to the mix. Had an absolute blast trying them out.

  • @KAiROS_717
    @KAiROS_717 Год назад +6

    I would never imagine watching Jim to learn how to juggle, but it's so calming and great listening to him😅. Amazing teacher 🙏🏻

  • @kondwanibanda7819
    @kondwanibanda7819 Месяц назад

    I noticed that my brain maxes out between 25-35 mins. I just can't focus or understand what I'm studying beyond that so I stopped pushing myself beyond that time frame. I felt bad at first because some people can focus for hours. Hearing this is comforting. I'll do what works for me.

  • @vanessa-atalanta
    @vanessa-atalanta 3 месяца назад

    Your video is a 🩹 on my soul…. ❤ in my childhood if I used to make mistakes at learning I had to start over and over again until it was perfect… it feels good to know mistakes are ok… sometimes someone needs to say it … thank you ❤
    These exercises we made in school with our teacher, who wanted to support us.. we were also allowed to chew gum while writing exams… 😊 he was a great teacher
    My brain break is a small relaxing meditation or just lying down with closed eyes… just Listen the sound or my environment 😊

  • @PulpFreePress
    @PulpFreePress 2 года назад +5

    Great video! I've never had a problem focusing, especially when I'm writing. It takes me a little while to settle in to the "Flow", but once I'm in, man, I can sit and write for hours, not a problem. But I realize too much sitting is a problem. I'm a morning person. Awake between 0430 - 0500. Work out for an hour Mon-Fri, then at my desk by 0600-0630. So I'm getting a daily dose of movement. What I'll do is augment the morning routine with a complementary set of exercises every 40 - 50 mins. This video gave me some more ideas on what to do during those breaks. It's disruptive to interrupt the "Flow", but I generally need to get up and get coffee (n e e d c o f f e e ...), so I use those times to move...

  • @typ0id
    @typ0id 2 года назад +79

    I'm definately going to be trying jugglin, walking and that super brain yoga a lot more. As someone with ADHD, I tend to forget to get up and move around or make myself set up a routine that I often forget (example: 2 times a week for running, yoga etc.) just getting up multiple times after 30 mins-1 hour sounds so much better than just setting up a routine to do this or that every week. Routines are hard, but I'll try to keep this in my mind. Maybe put sticky notes up or something to help me remember. :]

    • @jessicalesko9393
      @jessicalesko9393 2 года назад +1

      i also really liked the jugglin thing it can be so fun

    • @TwerkForWork
      @TwerkForWork Год назад

      Cerebrolysin 2ml twice a week cured ADHD and depression anxiety etc

    • @Khushee116
      @Khushee116 Год назад

      I have ADHD too , but undiagnosed 😖

    • @farealwitit7947
      @farealwitit7947 Год назад

      jesus can heal your adhd

  • @kingsleyyuan4311
    @kingsleyyuan4311 Год назад +4

    Thank you Jim for making this video public. It's particularly helpful for relieving stress and helping us focus on something new, allowing us to regain energy for our remaining work. The juggling is truly amazing. I hope that anyone who watches this video receives blessings from the Universe. God bless you, Jim; you are an incredible person

  • @FinancFamily
    @FinancFamily 4 месяца назад +1

    Brian yoga is our culture, mainly people do it in South India . Proud to be a part of such a rich cultural Thanks Bagwan

  • @kennethara2034
    @kennethara2034 8 месяцев назад

    Study tips I use which proved to be effective:
    -Using anki
    -Listen to brown noise while studying
    -Occational walks outside maybe buy food to eat just to get some air
    -Closed room lights but I use a bright lamp to lighten my desk space
    -I usually do tree diagrams of terms to help me visualize the content of what I'm studying

  • @N243K
    @N243K 11 месяцев назад +16

    That forehead is not his receding hairline, it's his skull expanding to make room for his ever growing brain

  • @devtbo
    @devtbo Год назад +9

    I'm at 3:23 and I had to stop to ask " is this video sponsored by BIG CIRCUS?I know the smell of a clown when I see one in disguise.