Want to Better Remember What You Learn? Recent Research Says Try 10 Minutes of Mindfulness Beforehand
A 10-minute (or less) mindfulness exercise may leave you feeling refreshed and help you remember more.
«can do this, anywhere, at any time. Do this before any key learning opportunity and you'll remember more (and be mentally refreshed, too).»
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