Do you catch yourself counting? Counting seconds, repetitions, or ceiling tiles while you are waiting? Research shows counting can have a focused, calming effect. No special skill is needed.
Pre-shot routines often incorporate brief counting, keeping attention focused enough to let go of racing thoughts and calm focus active. Two bounces of the ball, three practice swings.
Calm, focused and alert. We refer to this firing as low-beta, 12 to 16 Hz firing in the brain.
Often when we are working to activate the brain out of daydreaming or calming down racing thoughts we balance with low beta. It is our go-to brainwave for focus. Clients can see on the monitor when they are in the sweet spot and can then replicate it.
A form of counting or familiar math is used by many of my clients to calm their busy brains and allow them to focus. It has long been a powerful tool of mine. Some days require quiet counting and other times algorithms combat distracting thoughts or activate slow ones.
If you’re a numerate, numerophile or already use the power or numbers for good, this might be for you: next week the theme at Puzzled Pints is “Mathematics”.
Math is an extreme sport compared to counting.
This event takes it up a notch with serious puzzles. If that intrigues you as much as it does me, you might want to check it out. The great thing about these events is that you can bring your tribe of like-minded people. You will leave more focused, bonded and calm than on your arrival.
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