“Why can’t we concentrate, why are we easily anxious,
“Can’t you sleep deeply?”
An 8-week brain recovery program directly experienced and learned by a neurosurgeon.

Insomnia, anxiety disorder, and lack of concentration have emerged as emerging diseases for modern people.
We have been treating these as individual problems and using various drug treatments and folk remedies to solve them.
However, Dr. Romi Mushtaq, a renowned American neurosurgeon, says that these three symptoms stem from one underlying condition.
It is the 'busy brain'.
A brain that is overly sensitive to external stimuli and constantly activated is the result of a neurological and physiological imbalance, not a result of an individual's will.
And a busy brain can cause not only simple neurological disorders but also physical illnesses.
Many people try digital detoxes and meditation to calm their busy brains, but these mental practices can never address the root cause.
This book presents fundamental solutions to treat the busy brain, based on the latest medical cases and clinical research results.

Modern people's senses are overloaded with a full schedule, all kinds of electronic devices, and the bustle of people on the streets.
There are too many windows open on our smartphones, laptop screens, and in our minds.
We no longer live in an age where stressors are temporary and the brain has a chance to find calm.

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One more thing to ask is, please do not add any time management techniques or other means to increase productivity.
Think about how many times you've read self-help books, listened to audiobooks while exercising, or vowed to do something, only to end up with a longer to-do list and more stress.

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You didn't get to where you are today overnight.
I'm not going to lie and say that there's some fancy brain scan machine or expensive supplement that will instantly cure your busy brain.
You can't turn your brain on and off by buying expensive slippers or meditating.
What I can offer you is years of clinical trials, cutting-edge medical research, real-world examples, and a busy brain recovery tool to help you move forward.

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There is one point that must be addressed when discussing stress and types of stress.
The idea is that 'stress is beneficial.'
There is one point I would like to clarify regarding this argument, which has persisted for several years.
Keep in mind that the saying "stress is good" only applies to acute stress, like helping you meet a deadline or reflexively avoiding a car.
Let's say you're driving in the winter and you slip on an icy road.
Stress in these situations is beneficial, as it allows your brain to focus and all your reflexes to get off the ice.
So, in this book, I will only cover two things: 'acute episodic stress' and 'chronic stress'.
Because suffering from this kind of stress can lead to death.

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In his book, "The Power of Tiny Habits," New York Times bestseller James Clear explains why tiny habits are so effective.
Habits are like a compound interest in self-development.
If you want to improve your results, you need to focus on your current system instead of setting goals.
Success is not a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, but rather a product of daily habits.

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If you wake up at 6:30, you can drink coffee between 9:30 and 11:30.
Drinking later than that can disrupt your circadian rhythm and make it difficult to get a good night's sleep.
Even after the energizing effect wears off, the awakening effect lasts for about 3 to 5 hours, and although this varies from person to person, half of the total amount of caffeine consumed remains in the body even after 5 hours.
The brain recovery protocol recommends avoiding caffeine after 1 p.m. to harmonize with sleep and circadian rhythms.
So if you wake up at 6:30, try to consume caffeine between 9:30 and 1:00 PM.

--- p.173

As I research and treat people suffering from busy brain syndrome, I can no longer ignore the impact of electronic devices on attention.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults is characterized by symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and agitation, which lead to dysfunction.
The brain's executive function, or ability to analyze and digest data, breaks down.

--- p.214

Adults suffering from busy brain syndrome not only have trouble sleeping, but also have trouble prioritizing, starting tasks, and completing them.
Disorganized, anxious, and easily distracted.
Some people can't even concentrate when reading a book.
If you can't stay focused and finish tasks, you'll have problems with your career, goals, and relationships.
So, curing busy brain syndrome can have positive effects not only on personal well-being but also on your private and work life.

--- p.220

People are often surprised to learn that I don't recommend melatonin supplements.
Melatonin, a hormone synthesized in the body, is essential for establishing good sleep patterns, but using melatonin as a sleep inducer is not a panacea, contrary to what many people think.
Simply put, I do not utilize melatonin in my brain recovery protocol.
Because it does not address the root cause of insomnia.

--- p.251

I hope you all keep that in mind.
As I've personally experienced, busy brain syndrome never completely goes away.
Even if the things, people, and news that previously triggered busy brain syndrome disappear, new stressors may emerge.
We must always remember that we are human and not perfect.
Perfection lies in accepting that life is not perfect.
This book is for the thousands of comrades who, once they've conquered one life goal or work project, have seventeen more waiting for them.

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