A healthy mind thrives in a healthy body, so stay on the move and keep your heart rate up.
When you’re on the move, your brain produces a protein known as BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor. This protein interacts with the brain’s frontal lobes, which are responsible for your ability to learn and grow.
One school in particular has shown how movement is an important factor in helping students thrive. When Naperville Central High School in the US state of Illinois found their school ranked eighteenth in the world for mathematics and nineteenth in science, the faculty decided they could do even better – and they did this by strengthening their physical education program.
They didn’t focus on running faster or jumping higher; they simply made sure that their students spent less time sitting and more time moving and keeping their heart rates up. Sure enough, when the next rankings came in, Naperville Central High was in sixth place for math and number one in science!
there are ways you can survive and even thrive in this stressful environment. Remember to focus on your talents and build your character strengths – and don’t neglect physical exercise. With the right attitude and mind-set, you’ll flourish and put yourself on the path to a fulfilling career