When you focus intently you tell your brain that what you’re doing is a ‘high value activity.’ The brain will then continue to encode a skill or solution while you sleep.
Posts Tagged ‘mindfulness’
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 20th, 2012
Your first swim lesson isn’t how to Stroke. It’s how to Think One Thought.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 13th, 2012
TI Swimming has all the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga, is even better for you physically, and is risk-free. Combining TI with sound practice of yoga is the BEST way to age healthfully.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 26th, 2012
Don’t worry. Be happy. Improve in every practice.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 6th, 2012
How Andy achieved 2 weeks worth of progress in 30 minutes — and got a new Personal Best for 25m – by applying the principles of “The Talent Code” and TI Practice
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 22nd, 2011
Kaizen helps you envisiion a life of boundless possibility. But it does so by teaching you to give loving attention to a single moment or action, the one you’re performing this moment.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 20th, 2011
Two Lessons for new adult swimmers: (1) Be in This Place and Moment as comfortably and calmly as possible, rather than straining to reach the other end. (2) Don’t self-criticize or judge. Instead learn from every experience.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 18th, 2011
Let go of the usual goal of Getting to the Other End of the pool. Your new goal is to Be Aware of Every Stroke.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 8th, 2011
Practicing different-but-related tasks in swimming can help build Cognitive Reserve – which is perhaps the key element in a high-performing brain as we age.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 2nd, 2011
Completing a marathon in six months can’t really change your life. But immersive experiences today can.

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