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Step 5: Meditate for 10 Minutes a Day

Stop looking at meditation as a means to merge with the universe's cosmic
energy or find a gateway to release your astral body. Paranormal and spiritual
teachings aside, meditation is a very basic way to unleash the best function of
your brain in a very scientific way. Psychologists say that deep meditation
reduces the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol, and instead, increases the
secretion of dopamine and serotonin, two feel-good hormones that control mood
and other biological functions.

When you have a positive mood, your brain also works faster because there is no
hindrance to the transmission of data from one nerve to another. You definitely
need to do this if you are already losing focus because of a lot things running in
your head all at the same time.

Ideally, meditation is done every morning to set the tone for your whole day.
However, it can also be used as a means to relax before a tougher challenge at
work or school.