Easy: do some exhaustive sports. Go running as far as you can. Or do some push-ups or pull-ups until exhaustion and beyond. Do burpees. Or simply do a hand stand as long as you can.
Because "if your body is in pain, it simply stops your brain".
Because "if your body is in pain, it simply stops your brain".
on the downhill though, silence. while skiing (downhill), silence. rock climbing same deal. those moments are bliss in many ways.
I used to cycle to work in the pre-2020 era, but during the first few months I remember how everything in my mind was about the bicycle and the road and forcing myself not to stop. After this first period the body adapted and the usual train of thoughts returned. When I noticed I was thinking of mundane things during the ride was when I considered that my body had adapted
Probably different back when I did this daily. But right now... Dead.
I’m getting back into mountain biking after my surgery, and after an hour or two into my latest ride, if found myself spacing out a lot and letting that chatter take over. Not paying attention during a slow, straight ride I caught my wheel on a root and fell forward over the bike, not fun. I found it much easier to slip into that state while I was exhausted though.
I feel exactly the same as you describe, unless im trying to stay focused, taking in something new every once in a while or making choices, I tend to space out completely.
1. Avoid excessive multi-tasking 2. Minimize activities that bring immediate reward signals to your brain like opening social networks 100s time/day. Taken to the extreme do a "dopamine detox" period 3. Try to set a routine for yourself in small steps
When I go on long motorcycle trips, I come back with this incredible feeling of clarity and inner peace.