How the brain recovers in summer according to your personality

The professor in Psychology and director of the Nebrija Research Center in Cognition (Cinc) of the Nebrija University, Andoni Duñabeitiaexplains that the way in which brain manages to recover during Summer holidays It depends on the personalitythe habits and the lifestyle of each individual.

According to Duñabeitia, “resting the brain implies reducing the demand for attentional networks and allowing the ‘default mode’ to work without interference.” In this way, memories are consolidated, some systems perform a brain cleaning and the axis emotional HE Referebra. Contrary to popular belief, the brain does not turn off: Change task To refine your circuits and prepare for new challenges.

“Each temperament seeks its own balance between stimulus and rest,” says Duñabeitia. The Introversion or extraversion featurestogether with the trends Creative either Analyticsdetermine what type of activities They really are reparators.

The introverted They rest to reduce social stimulationopting for read either walk alone, while Extroven They recharge energy chatting either playing in a groupsince the social dopamine Raise your fatigue threshold.

Duñabeitia warns that filling the Agenda of plans, answer Correos “just in case” or drastically change the sleep schedules keep the brain active in a state of alertbecause “they maintain active brain circuits to which we precisely want to give rest.”

The constant use of technological devices is another great obstacle: screens prolong the Cortical excitationthey delay the production of Melatonin and keep the brain in Surveillance mode. A Digital detoxification of 24 or 48 hours reduces the Attentional interruptions and improves the dream. “It is not about demonizing technology, but also using it properly and controlling the moments: bounded blocks, silenced and mobile notifications outside the bedroom,” he adds.

The key is to identify what activities They take each person out of Automatic mode and allow him to reconnect with his welfare: how much mmore assets They rest better with soft hiking either swim and the mA quiet They recover mind and emotions coloring MandalasArmando puzzle or listening Instrumental music.

A good rest is immediately reflected in Better encouragement, greater cognitive clarity, concentration and Creative Flow. In the long term, it favors a Sustainable productivityprevents the Professional wear and reduces the risk of depression either cognitive deterioration.

Duñabeitia concludes that “a brain that rests well is a brain that is protects, Learn better and make decisions With greater lucidity. “Even without many days or resources to travel, it suggests simple strategies:“ It is enough to define daily blocks of ninety minutes without screens or concrete goals, since a temporary window thus can already reverse the Attentional fatigue”

To conclude, recommend Prioritize significant experiences above visits lists and, if possible, leave A day free of plans At the end of the trip “so that the brain integrates experiences before the return to the routine.”