NeuroBytes

  The Art of Doing Everything… Except the Thing I do admit – I wrestled with myself multiple times to turn the TV off and start writing this blog – a perfect example of procrastination! Have you ever motivated yourself to study, sat down to do it, and ended up watching reels for 30 minutes? You’re not lazy or distracted – you’re human, and you’re not the only one. Procrastination is the silent thief of time, which affects everyone, especially teenagers juggling hobbies, social obligations, school and screen time. Research states that approximately 75% of students procrastinate daily. The unsolved question lingering in our minds is why we delay doing tasks knowing we must do them eventually.   The answer we are desperately searching for is found in the way our brain perceives and processes tasks and emotions. Procrastination is more than poor organisation and time management – it is best described as a battle between two parts of one’s brain. The pre-frontal cortex is the logic...

Impact of Music on Mental Health The world of music is widely viewed as a form of entertainment – serving as a mode of expression with varying rhythms, melodies and harmonies. However, in recent years it has come to light that these simple sounds strung together to create music have a significant impact on our mental health.    Music holds immense power over one’s mental health and state of mind. Listening to joyful and uplifting music results in better mental health. It minimizes stress by decreasing the production of cortisol (our primary stress hormone) and raising dopamine levels in our body. The increase in dopamine is scientifically proven to enhance one’s mood. Recovering from pain can be catalysed with the help of music. It distracts one from pain and makes them perceive it differently, allowing one to simultaneously be more mobile and active, especially post surgeries and accidents. Music ameliorates our cognitive performance primarily with focus and memory. Specifica...