Movement snack
Two minutes of moving to reset a foggy or restless brain.
Good for
- Restless or fidgety
- Brain fog after lunch
- Before a hard task
Why it helps
Short bursts of movement can lift alertness and mood for a while, which makes it easier to focus right afterwards.
The full version
Stand up and set a 2-minute timer.
Move briskly: stairs, a fast walk, jumping jacks, dancing.
Drink a glass of water.
Go straight into your next task.