On this episode of Dentist Brain Candy, we continue our discussion of the book, Limitless by Jim Kwik. Today I'm discussing Part IV: Limitless Methods. Chapter 11 of the book is devoted to the discussion of focus. We all have so many things competing for our attention; it can cause anxiety and, worse yet, loss of focus, leaving us scattered and in a place where we accomplish less.
I walk you through Dr. Andrew Weil's method for breathing to recenter yourself. Then we'll look at your to-do list, and how you might use some anti-procrastination tools to complete a task you’ve been putting off so you can move into a more productive flow.
We'll also talk about Chapter 12, which is about studying. Jim Kwik teaches that the most successful people are lifelong learners. Listen in as I walk you through seven of Jim's simple habits to unlimit your studies, including how you can use Baroque music for better concentration when memorizing facts or for reading retention.
I also cover two thought-provoking articles from the October 2021 Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The first one, by Roberto Pippi, MD, DDS, is about Tooth and root extractions as trigger factors for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ).
The second article looks at changes in the emergency patient volume and reasons for presentation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to use breathing exercises to refocus yourself
How doing the thing you've been procrastinating can help you increase your focus on other tasks
How to minimize distractions by building time in your schedule to manage them
Why the cramming method of studying impedes learning due to the sleep deprivation factor it creates
How to use rosemary and peppermint to improve memory and concentration when you study
Why Baroque music helps create the brain state needed for deep concentration
How using the acronym H. E. A. R.— halt, empathy, anticipate, review —can help you listen better
Why taking notes by hand offers the most benefits for processing the material your studying
How to avoid an increased risk of MRONJ without doing primary closure
How the COVID19 shutdown led to fewer visits to hospitals and clinics
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Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Quick
The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise by Dr. Weil
What is the Risk of Developing Medication-Related Osteonecrosis in Patients with Extraction Sockets Left to Heal by Secondary Intention? A Retrospective Case Series Study by Roberto Pippi, MD, DDS, et al in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Changes in Emergency Patient Presentation to a Maxillofacial Surgery Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Roberto Pippi, MD, DDS, et al in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery